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[dirttrackcowboy]

I’ve used this technique for years and never had a fail. Good video.

[Brocks-Travels]

Its a good idea to preload the wire with solder, that way you ensure proper penetration of solder into the cable (P.S. I am a 40 year Avionics Tech)

[TheStaniG]

Just got some anderson plugs for a portable solar panel. Never used these connectors before so cheers for the video, very straightforward.

[jaselynch]

I was really struggling to wire in an Anderson plug this morning... I was ready to throw my entire camper trailer in the bin until I saw your video. Replaced a merit socket in the fridge box with an Anderson plug. Now everything works again!

[nifty]

You need to tin the wire first. If you don’t you are likely to end up with a dry joint and over time it will fail. To tin the wire you need to use a soldering iron and coat the exposed wires with solder, then mate this to the Anderson pin.

[ljaysperspective]

Great technic. Something so simple yet it makes all the difference in the world.

[ForPropertyInvestors]

I just did this using me gas barbecue flame out camping. Good one cheers and done my first Anderson plug.

[VenturiLife]

Thanks. I did it this way and it worked for me. Getting the clips aligned and pushed in was not that easy, but eventually got it. I used a silver electrical solder which did the job nicely.

[jwelder]

Great video that cleared up a few things I didn't know about those powerpole connectors

[godfearingheathen]

Fill the back with silicone and with a cap on the front it will be fairly waterproof but when connected to another plug not so waterproof. I like to presolder the wires too before inserting them into the hot solder just to be sure of a good connection.

[DennisHicks]

It helps to orient the connector blades the same way, and at the angle they will naturally fit into the housing without twisting the individual conductors. I had never heard the rationale for soldering them so they can be reused. I suppose to get good results it is best to get the old solder out of the connector, because most of the flux will have burned off in the initial use.

I believe Anderson recommend crimping for the most secure permanent connection. I buy enough of the connectors at once that it is not too costly to use a new one on the next project, and also for the occasional botched crimp job.

[adamrupert]

Thank you, happy results so far..why try and crimp these connectors? I agree, fill with solder and get a better conductivity esp. for large gauge wire

[FBall-imui]

Coffee drinker Mate? saw those hands shaking eh, hahaha. nice work i learnt something very important today for the work I have to do on my Van conversion with lots of wiring, Thank you! Thumbs up

[benkanobe]

Thank you from Fallbrook, California!

[dukecola]

Excellent video! I used this for 4 poles today, so easy, came out excellent. I hope the solder holds up to a little motorcycle vibration. Not Harley shake apart type vibration, but regular road vibration and bumps.

[deebeew]

Nice one! Saves on a very expensive crimping tool.

[asdlkj]

Did my first flood solder contacts over 5 yrs ago, , , Still going strong....

[TheSilmarillian]

Wish I knew what I know now, i live totally off grid and the first panels and the upgrade I cut the Anderson plugs off and joined the panels with a central feed board.Well never too late to learn its Anderson plug time saving grace is I kept the plugs.Also didn't know about flood soldering great upload could just be ringing your company as I have to replace a few of the old tools, wire stripper, solder unit ect.Live at Lightning Ridge we tend to bush fix things here lol.

[strikemaster]

Awesome demo mate. I am thinking if some flux was used, might be an even better join? I love the idea you advise 8 B&S as opposed to the standard 6 B&S. I will do the same. I am from Vic, but when I visit my sister in Caboolture I may drop in to see you. Happy days mate.

[kman]

Perfect for the cheap copy Anderson plugs. The crimps themselves are thinner and split when crimped however the cheapies are great when soldered this way.