What is the Purpose of The Screw On The Side of The Pollak 6-Pole Socket 11-607 # PK11608?

Updated 04/17/2023 | Published 04/15/2023

Question:

I have a Pollak 11-607 trailer socket. What is the little screw for on the back/side of connector? Not the screws that hold the individual wires but the one screw around the perimeter….wasn’t screwed in very far and seems to fit an indentation in the metal portion of the socket. I did tighten it up?

asked by: James L

Helpful Expert Reply:

The screw on the side of the Pollak 6-Pole, Round Pin, Trailer Wiring Socket 11-607 # PK11608 allows you to remove the connector core. When you remove the screw you will be able to remove the core for connecting the wiring. This allows you to more easily make changes to the wiring without having to remove the whole connector. This should be snug inside the connector otherwise it would allow it to move inside the connector.

expert reply by: Bud M