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Anderson Powerpole Crimpers - Will these work?

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by Arlaghan, Aug 25, 2017.

  1. Aug 25, 2017 at 10:52 PM
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    Arlaghan

    Arlaghan [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I want to run some 12-volt power to the bed of my truck. I've got everything I need, except for crimpers specific to the Anderson Powerpole connectors. Does anyone know if these will work?

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/JX-D4301-Wi...erminal-Crimping-Pliers-Stripper/162558665621

    It's a nifty set that comes with cool wire strippers and costs less than the Powerpole-specific ones made by IWISS.

    Edit: Am I overthinking this? Admittedly new to this stuff.

    Update: Yes, they work just fine (for the most part).
     
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  2. Aug 26, 2017 at 12:28 AM
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    What size wire are you running?
     
  3. Aug 26, 2017 at 8:21 PM
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    The powerpole connectors are 30A each, so... 10awg?
     
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    I guess theres a specific crimper for those connectors. The video info says 12-14ga for their 30amp connectors. If I was going to do a lot of these I'd buy the this crimper, but i'm sure any old crimper will work on them.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wX73xNeIvo
     
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  5. Aug 26, 2017 at 11:57 PM
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    Thanks, man. I think I'm just gonna bite the bullet and get this set. If it doesn't work, I know I can use them for other types of crimps.
     
  6. Aug 27, 2017 at 3:26 AM
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    Remember you get what you pay for.

    i only crimp connectors once they get above 4AWG everything else gets soldered and heat shrink
     
  7. Sep 10, 2017 at 4:50 PM
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    Update: Crimpers worked just fine for the Powerpole connectors. It's a little tight, so I have to fuss with it to get the connector out of the crimper when completed, but all in all, glad I saved the $$$.

    Also, I only needed 18" length cables, so I didn't have to go thicker than 14awg.
     
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