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Re: Anderson power pole connectors

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Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz View Post
Bob,
The 50 amp pins use a different crimper. However the battery plugs we get appear to be done on a machine. The contacts come on a reel.
Al,

You're right - the KOP battery plug contacts are all machine crimped. There is a hand tool we sell designed specifically for those contacts, but it's pretty pricey ($200+). Don't know if there are any cheaper alternatives out there.
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