How do I put the lugs into an anderson plug
Submitted: Sunday, Apr 18, 2010 at 15:44
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Member - Geoff H (QLD)
Hi guys,
Just looking at the lugs for my Anderson Plugs and not sure which way the lugs go in . Does the hook on the end of the lug go in facing the dome part of the body or facing the flat part of the body.
Thanks for your help in advance.
Regards
Geoff
Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Sunday, Apr 18, 2010 at 15:49
Sunday, Apr 18, 2010 at 15:49
Geoff, does this help?
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Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Sunday, Apr 18, 2010 at 16:03
Sunday, Apr 18, 2010 at 16:03
Geoff,
Hear is some reference from Anderson Power for you to select the appropriate documentation.
Anderson Power Connector Reference
Bill.
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Follow Up By: Sand Man (SA) - Sunday, Apr 18, 2010 at 16:15
Sunday, Apr 18, 2010 at 16:15
Ah, the Anderson Power site in Australia doesn't give good assembly instructions.
Try this one:-
Assembly Instructions
Bill.
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Reply By: Mandrake's Solar Power- Sunday, Apr 18, 2010 at 16:56
Sunday, Apr 18, 2010 at 16:56
The little hook / lip at the tip of the "lug" must fit over the spring clip ...
Cheers
Steve
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Reply By: ABR - SIDEWINDER - Sunday, Apr 18, 2010 at 17:18
Sunday, Apr 18, 2010 at 17:18
The small notch must clip over the spring.
Make sure not to deform the lugs when you crimp them or spill solder.
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Follow Up By: goddosglory - Wednesday, Apr 21, 2010 at 13:48
Wednesday, Apr 21, 2010 at 13:48
i thought the question would be how do i seperate them ??i struggle every time..lol
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Reply By: Member - Geoff H (QLD) - Sunday, Apr 18, 2010 at 19:16
Sunday, Apr 18, 2010 at 19:16
Thanks guys,
That makes life easier.
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Follow Up By: bbuzz - Sunday, Apr 18, 2010 at 20:57
Sunday, Apr 18, 2010 at 20:57
Hi Geoff,
No need to crimp. I watched my leccy do
mine. Tin the end of the wire first, then heat the plug end bucket with a gas flame while holding it in a vice. Melt solder into the bucket(what else can you call it?) and while it is is runny, put the wire end in and cool it.
No crimping and the wire is a tight fit. Assemble as above.
Cheers
Bill
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Follow Up By: Sand Man (SA) - Monday, Apr 19, 2010 at 07:17
Monday, Apr 19, 2010 at 07:17
Bill,
Agree with your method, although I wrap the stripped section with a bit of copper wire to increase the diameter before tinning and plunging.
This is the method recommended by Anderson and it reduces the amount of solder required.
Another Bill.
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Follow Up By: mike39 - Monday, Apr 19, 2010 at 07:54
Monday, Apr 19, 2010 at 07:54
It's easy enought o clip the terminal in, but if you want to get one out again.......?
After considerable head sctatching I used a piece of steel box strapping, ground down in wiidth to slip in from the wire side and under the spring catch.
When the catch is released the strap and terminal came out together.
mike
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