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powerpoles:




In the past I searched for a connector for low voltage (12v) medium current (20A) connectors, requiring protected
positive contact on the source, with good durability and reverse-protection. I used brass RCA connectors for
quite awhile before discovering powerpoles. They offer the additional benefit of being genderless (no need to
stock male AND female ends), have a positive snap when fully engaged, can be color-coded, have both + AND -
contacts protected, and are more reliable with higher current connections.

There are two drawbacks you need to consider. Mainly, it's easier to make a round hole than a square hole,
making panel mounting more work. (there are various panel mounts you can buy) Second, they don't work well
with thin (20-22ga) wire due to lack of strain reliefs. (risks damage to wires if operated frequently)


crimping oversize wire


King of DC (physicsduck at YouTube)


PowerPole distribution blocks (in powerpole distribution blocks and harnesses)

powerpole projects

PowerWerx powerpole accessories website

PP series (PP15,30,45)

references

SB series (50,120,175,350)

soldering examples

King of DC.mp4 (35 MB)

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