Re: [A/S] 12v outlets/Rick

On Mar 10, 2012, at 9:00 AM, Rick Kunath wrote:

Powerpole connectors are available in nice wall mount flush receptacles and
even weatherproof ones too, so they're the best to use. You need an Anderson
crimper for the install of the plug and receptacle, and thin makes sure the
wiring gets a good solid connection to the copper and a good strain relief.
They are easy for an electrician to install. I'd recommend them….

Fortunately the wire runs are short and the wire sizes are available to do the
job. It just has to be designed in at install. And as I mentioned, the proper
design of stranding, jacket material, and grommeting at bulkheads.

Anyway, just some food for thought...

Rick Kunath
WBCCI #3060

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As always this is a good explanation of proper trailer wiring, thanks Rick. I take exception with just one thing that Rick tends to say. Soldering is the absolute best electrical connection that can be made by the average person. It is not a good mechanical connection but neither is a crimped connection. The auto and RV industries use crimps because it's fast and soldering is very slow. In the instrumentation world (as in research and development) almost all electrical connections are soldered then tied down for a good mechanical connection. I use Powerpole and other crimped connectors but in special situations I still solder. Sorry but the disparaging of soldered electrical connections is a sore point with me.

Tony
WBCCI #6373
2000 Airstream Classic 28'
2009 Chevy Duramax / Allison

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