AC Plug Types

Fatdog · Jun 14, 2012

UPDATED Septemember 7, 2016

Every now and then there's a post about AC power cords and such, so I thought I would create a graphic that can help when someone is looking for a particular style plug. All you would need to do is say, "Hey, I need a 3 power cord" or "Does anybody have a 5 cord for sale?"

Plugs 8 and 9 are specific to older Sony boomboxes. Note that although plug 2 and plug 8 appear similar, the Sony plug is smaller. You will not be able to use a #2 in an older Sony.

If there are other plug types, please let me know and I'll update the graphic.

Reli · Jun 14, 2012

I have one that's a cross between 1 and 2. One end is round and the other is square. I'm not sure it matters though, because it would still fit into any boombox with a square hole.

skippy1969 · Jun 14, 2012

I have one that's a cross between 1 and 2. One end is round and the other is square. I'm not sure it matters though, because it would still fit into any boombox with a square hole.

Yup,me too,it looks kinda like plug number 4 without the notches :agree:

redbenjoe · Jun 14, 2012

thanks bobby -
i like them ALL :drool:

DIBS !!!!

Fatdog · Jun 14, 2012

Thanks for the info, Reli and Skippy. :yes:

The graphic has now been updated with the new plug.

tshorba · Jun 15, 2012

Number 2 with a notch in one side

Fatdog · Jun 16, 2012

Number 2 with a notch in one side
Thanks! The image has been updated.

Darece01 · Sep 18, 2012

Thanks for the info.

MasterBlaster84 · Sep 18, 2012

If there are other plug types, please let me know and I'll update the graphic.

Sony had a mini version of #2 for boxes such as the CFS-99, CFS-77, CF-580, etc.
Sony also had the 4 prong square plug for at least the CF-550.

mmcodomino · Sep 18, 2012

Wow, i never thought of that and always plugged any plug in any box :lol:

Now that you mention it, I relaize how many different ones I actually have :lol:

Fatdog · Sep 18, 2012

If there are other plug types, please let me know and I'll update the graphic.

Sony had a mini version of #2 for boxes such as the CFS-99, CFS-77, CF-580, etc.
Sony also had the 4 prong square plug for at least the CF-550.Hey Don, can you get me some pictures of those? :-)

MasterBlaster84 · Sep 18, 2012

If there are other plug types, please let me know and I'll update the graphic.

Sony had a mini version of #2 for boxes such as the CFS-99, CFS-77, CF-580, etc.
Sony also had the 4 prong square plug for at least the CF-550.Hey Don, can you get me some pictures of those? :-)

Here you go Bobby, the mini pin I can get a clear picture of tonight when I get home if you need it.

baddboybill · Sep 18, 2012

I've also got a plug not sure what it's from but the holes are separated farther than on regular one :hmmm:

k2j · Sep 18, 2012

Maybe this should be another thread...maybe not...

But I have an idea.

Post pictures for database function of known actual power cords. List model radio (for searches) + pic of radio and good shot of cord for reference.

For example I know 100% for absolute sure that this AC cord is factory

Crown CSC-950F bought by grandfather new and stored in garage until handed off to lucky me:

add more boxes to the list please if you are at least 100% sure :yes:

Fatdog · Sep 18, 2012

Excellent pics, Don. How much smaller would you say the mini Sony 2-prong is compared to the normal 2-prong? 80%? 60%?

MasterBlaster84 · Sep 18, 2012

Excellent pics, Don. How much smaller would you say the mini Sony 2-prong is compared to the normal 2-prong? 80%? 60%?

Circumference is maybe 75-80% of the full size but the two pins are much smaller and closer together.

Fatdog · Sep 18, 2012

Excellent pics, Don. How much smaller would you say the mini Sony 2-prong is compared to the normal 2-prong? 80%? 60%?

Circumference is maybe 75-80% of the full size but the two pins are much smaller and closer together.Thanks, Don. I'll add them to the chart.

MasterBlaster84 · Sep 18, 2012

Excellent pics, Don. How much smaller would you say the mini Sony 2-prong is compared to the normal 2-prong? 80%? 60%?

Circumference is maybe 75-80% of the full size but the two pins are much smaller and closer together.Thanks, Don. I'll add them to the chart.
Bobby here are few pics of the Sony two pin plug.

Fatdog · Sep 18, 2012

Dang! That is definitely smaller. I guess that's why a regular plug didn't fit into my CF-520. :-/

I just thought it was an optical illusion.

blu_fuz · Sep 7, 2016

I forgot there were so many styles!

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