Anderson Powerpole Connectors: crimper and 30/45 amp?

[Knufire]

Originally Posted by Kevin Sevcik

For the 30/45 amp question, you should mostly match the contact to the wire gauge. Too small wire in a crimped connection makes for a loose connection. I'd stick with the wire gauge recommendations instead of the amperage.

Second this. Use the PP45 crimp for 10 gage wire, and the PP30 for 12-14 gage.

[Gatorbotics]

Thanks for all the replies! Sounds like we should invest in the proper crimping tool.

To the 30/45 question, we know we should be using the 30 amp connectors for our 12-14 gauge wire. But will they pass inspection because of Rule R50 saying the electronics need to be rated to carry at least as much as the breaker?

[Kevin Sevcik]

Originally Posted by Gatorbotics

Thanks for all the replies! Sounds like we should invest in the proper crimping tool.

To the 30/45 question, we know we should be using the 30 amp connectors for our 12-14 gauge wire. But will they pass inspection because of Rule R50 saying the electronics need to be rated to carry at least as much as the breaker?

A good point. And upon further research, the detailed data sheet on the PP45 says that it can go down to #14 gauge. It's just the website that suggests differently. I'm edited my previous posts with this in mind.

Mind you, the data sheet also says it can only handle 40 amps for 2 seconds at 14 gauge, but whatever. I think standard quick disconnects are even worse rated, in fact.

[pilleya]

The Talon SRX and Victor SP motor controllers use "wet noodle wire", this is 12GA but in most cases a 45 amp Powerpole connector is required to crimp it because of the nature of the strands and the size.

I strongly recommend the use of powerpoles, it certainly makes everything a lot easier.

I really like the Tri-crimp tool, it definitely makes crimping the Powerpoles easy
http://www.andymark.com/product-p/am-2554.htm