What connector is this?

marcuswareham · Apr 11, 2021

Does anyone know what connector this is and where one could be sourced from, think its from around 1970s (Before me)

Thanks

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telectrix · Apr 11, 2021

what's it connected to?

marcuswareham · Apr 11, 2021

In fact I think i might have just found one on ebay

marcuswareham · Apr 11, 2021

telectrix said:
what's it connected to?

Its powering a bit of bespoke made equipment for a theatre, one of the solder lugs inside the connector has broken,

unfortunately there is no space to fit a more standard IEC connector on the equipment, I was going to suggest a stuffing gland and a bit of flex with a plug on, but owner seems keen to keep the old lead

Taylortwocities · Apr 11, 2021

It is a Bulgin 3 pole plug. They used to be very common. But still very common.

http://www.farnell.com/datasheets/308355.pdf

westward10 · Apr 11, 2021

Used to see them a lot on radio equipment.

7.3mm DIA, MINIATURE BULGIN 3 PIN PLUG P430 AS USED ON QUAD 303 33 AMPLIFIERS & RACAL RA1772

7.3mm DIA, MINIATURE BULGIN 3 PIN PLUG P430 AS USED ON QUAD 303 33 AMPLIFIERS & RACAL RA1772 Here on offer we have Bulgin miniature 3 pin plugs, To fit Quad 303 33 leads and of course many other classic vintage hifi amplifiers.

mullard.org

marcuswareham · Apr 11, 2021

Taylortwocities said:
It is a Bulgin 3 pole plug. They used to be very common. But still very common.

http://www.farnell.com/datasheets/308355.pdf

Perfect thank you very much, i get free delivery from farnell also so thats easy

telectrix · Apr 11, 2021

beaten by westie. only just recalled the name bulgin, although i remember them from early 60's radios. btw. i still have some boxed Mullard valves, £,s,d prices stillon the boxes. ??

marcuswareham · Apr 11, 2021

Iv just noticed it says "Bulgin England" on it, first time i read that i could have sworn it said "made in England"

now i feel silly ?

DPG · Apr 11, 2021

A lot of old test equipment used to use them as well. And Ferrograph reel-to-reel tape recorders. And Leak valve amplifiers. In fact a lot of stuff did before the IEC type connector was brought in.