[BC] Powerpoles & DC distribution

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In a message dated 08/04/2006 09:25:45 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
kzerocx at rapidcity.net writes:

> Don't forget to make up a Powerpole to alligator clip adaptor!    West
>  Mountain Radio and Saratoga make some pretty cool Powerpole distribution
>  boxes, fused with MOVs and reverse polarity protection.

I can unequvocally vouch for the quality of these products! I don't know why 
I didn't make the change a long time ago... I got one, and started putting the 
PowerPoles onto everything! I ran out of them, in fact, and need to get my 
hands on some more. :) Making a PPoles-to-clipleads adaptor is a good idea. In a 
pinch, you can use "standard" aligator clips with the PP connectors. (They 
fit easily, just be careful of pulling them out.)

The power distribution blocks that West Mountain Radio ( 
www.WestMountainRadio.com ) makes are really cool. Not only are they fused & 
reverse-pol-protected, they also have a built-in voltage monitor which will alarm for under or over 
voltage conditions. (It also has an LED indicator.) Each fused "outlet" also 
has a bright red LED under the fuse (standard automotive "blade" fuses) so a 
blown fuse is instantly identifiable. The units are a tad pricey, but you 
definitely are getting your money's worth!

Willie...