Powerpole crimper - Page 2

charlie56 · 02-13-2014, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorPaddle

I am just curious why not just solder the pole onto the cable, then crimp it in a vice and then clip it into the cap? That is what I have always done and I have not seen a loss in amp or gain on the line. Is it just so you can crimp on the go, or crimp in location without needing a vice? Does the vice not do the job right?

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Wouldn't crimping it after you solder it potentially crack the solder/bond between the two materials? I have heard of soldering after crimping but not before.

vwteleman · 02-13-2014, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorPaddle

I am not saying I have a lot of Vices...

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My wife didn't mind my first one, but...

ANZAC · 02-13-2014, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BroncoHauler

Gave this more thought, and convinced myself to buy the TRIcrimp and convert the whole solar panel setup to the 30A powerpole connector, and then I realized that if I cut off the 50A powerpole connector from the solar panel, I'd be setting myself up to give the solar panel seller an easy out if I ever had any warranty issues.

Was still leaning towads the TRIcrimp, but it doesn't look like anyone sells the die for the SB50 powerpole connector separately, you have to but a set of six dies ($55 for the set), one of which accomodates the SB50 connector.

Guess I'll be going with the Andy Pro Crimp instead.

Herb

Why don't you buy a short SB50->30A adapter? I know it is an extra connection but then you wouldn't have to cut the SB50 off, and then you could wire everything with 30A's.

Powerwerx will make you that adapter cable if you like, then you don't need to buy a SB50 crimper.

**BroncoHauler** · 02-13-2014, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ANZAC

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Originally Posted by BroncoHauler

Gave this more thought, and convinced myself to buy the TRIcrimp and convert the whole solar panel setup to the 30A powerpole connector, and then I realized that if I cut off the 50A powerpole connector from the solar panel, I'd be setting myself up to give the solar panel seller an easy out if I ever had any warranty issues.

Was still leaning towads the TRIcrimp, but it doesn't look like anyone sells the die for the SB50 powerpole connector separately, you have to but a set of six dies ($55 for the set), one of which accomodates the SB50 connector.

Guess I'll be going with the Andy Pro Crimp instead.

Herb

Why don't you buy a short 50A->30A adapter? I know it is an extra connection but then you wouldn't have to cut the 50A off, and then you could wire everything with 30A's.

Powerwerx will make you that adapter cable if you like, then you don't need to buy a 50A crimper.

Interesting idea, but I'll have to think about the extra connectors. Powerwerx makes great custom cables, but at the same time, I'd like to be able to make my own at some point, so it comes down how many cables or modifications I ever make and if it's worth it to make my own.

Herb

**BroncoHauler** · 02-14-2014, 10:20 PM

Well looks like the seller will honor any potential warranty issues even if I change out connectors. Of course, that's what they say now, but it's encouraging. Will want to document that a bit more before pulling the trigger, but it should mean that I can stick with the 30A powerpole connectors.

Herb