Anderson Power Products

Anderson Powerpole 45A Connectors (Housings and Contacts)

Anderson Powerpoles are the modular red-and-black connectors used on many higher-end kit batteries and on the discharge leads of some production e-bikes. The 45A contacts suit 10–12 gauge wire and the housings snap together into a keyed pair. They are crimped rather than soldered, which some builders prefer, but they need the proper crimper to be reliable; a poorly crimped Powerpole is a heat source. Buy genuine Anderson housings and contacts — the clones fit poorly and the contacts lose spring tension under vibration.

Best for: Replacing or extending Powerpole battery leads · Builders who prefer crimp connections to solder · Making a second charger or discharge lead