AC Plug Types

[Reli]

Beware of cheapo Ebay cables. $3 and free shipping? OK but it'll feel like a wet noodle.

 

[baddboybill]

Number 5 cord fits mostly all units 👍


Bad Boy Bill

 

[MyOhMy]

Beware of cheapo Ebay cables. $3 and free shipping? OK but it'll feel like a wet noodle.

 

[seko]

Any idea which one a Panasonic RX-7000 would need?

 

[toshik]

Yes #2 fits RX 7000, 7200, 5350 and RQ-4050FD
Apparently 5 and 7 would do the the trick

 

[toshik]

Telefunken on the bottom looks the same as National, though does not fit for apparent reason. National pins spacing is 7mm, Telefunken is 8mm!

 

[TW5]

Number 5 can be used as a universal test cord
if that does not work than look for the right one
also a good replacement cord should push the switch that are in some units.

 

[MyOhMy]

Can anyone ID a specification or model description/name for #1, please? Also, is there only one size/fit to this particular lead?

Lead #1 is the type used in the Aiwa CA-100.

 

[hopey]

Old 240V au

 

[MyOhMy]

Many thanks, hopey, the second one looks more like it to me.

My Aiwa CA-100H (Stereo 100 Carry Component System) accepts a plug the same as/similar to the second type in you pics. I have the original and correct mains lead with this plug and a second box of the same model is on it's way but it may or may not have the same connector or a standard figure of eight type connector.

Along the mains lead I already have is printed:
'JIS', '12-5500-1', 'wire mold';

The actual plug is marked:
'HIRAKAWA', 'IA-250V' (or 1A-250V), 'VMOI25A' (or VM0125A).

The two connection holes are spaced closer than a standard figure of eight plug type:


An extensive internet search has provided no results so far..

 

[JVC Floyd]

Norelco razor cords work perfectly for the pins that are closer together than a normal cord.

 

[MyOhMy]

Norelco razor cords work perfectly for the pins that are closer together than a normal cord.

"Cor blimey, Guv - lateral thinking at it's best!"

Oddly enough, I have a small box of of all manner of connectors and, behold, therein lay such a shaver cord of unknown origin that has been overlooked, unused and almost forgotten about for something like 30+ years. IT WORKS!!! Thank you so much for the suggestion, this is something I would never have considered.

 

[JVC Floyd]

Awesome glad it helped .

 

[hopey]

Yes

 

[sunshine_ax]

Fantastic resource!

 

[jronyc]

I don't see this one, and I haven't been able to find one either! For my Sanyo MT-4200. I've attached a pic of the female portion on the back of the box and the front.. If anyone knows of one, I'm all in! Thank God it works on batteries!

 

[xtlc]

Picture of AC plug of a JVC Nivico 9403LS from 1973 attached.
My problem: I don`t know how to find a cord for it - what search words to use.

 

[Alfi]

Does anyone know if any of these plug types have official names? I need a few #2 plug power cords, are they available on ebay? I don't know what to search for.

 

[MyOhMy]

Picture of AC plug of a JVC Nivico 9403LS from 1973 attached.
My problem: I don`t know how to find a cord for it - what search words to use.

JVC_Nivico_9403LS_connectors.jpg

JVC_Nivico_9403LS_mini.jpg

Hint: Try searching the internet of past and current sales of the radio/BB then make enquiries from positive results, some cables have the manufacturers's name and/or model details on them.

Does anyone know if any of these plug types have official names? I need a few #2 plug power cords, are they available on ebay? I don't know what to search for.

Maybe ask for owners of this cable to state the make & model number of any audio items that this particular cable fits as a stater to sourcing one for yourself?

 

[fyj2972]

I know this is a pretty old topic But its very interesting. About that SONY mini plug(Fig 8). I just dig out some info and would like to share with BBX brothers.
SONY p/n 1-534-840-00(01)
DK-38 power cord
Pin spacing is 5mm