Can You Identify this Plug and Socket for me?

Looks like this sort of thing:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/1/dp/B001BKM7RC

Very similar, but not the same I believe, but thanks for helping.

Looks similar to my Phillips Norelco 110v-240vac input 50/60hz, 15vdc 360mA output...

if you plug that into a Tesla it will take 9 months to charge

I think it would take even longer!!!

How about the pin diameter, the center to center distance between the pins, the radius of the semicircular sides, and the manufacturer/voltage/current rating of the clippers. I've seen similar connectors on some laptops; however I suspect that this is a proprietary connector set peculiar to the appliance, even though it does look close to a C7 connector except the C7 is for AC and has one side squared to prevent it from being joined to your clipper.

Thats about as far as I got.

Here is what you were asking for, that's from two different rechargeable beard trimmers, one missing its charger and lead. I adjusted the circuit values so that it, a 1.2v charger circuit, could be charged from the other ones 3.6 volt charging circuit, before I found out that they are not compatible.

Replacing the pilug part would be an option if I could buy a new one, but not even knowing what it is called....difficult. I have "waded" through several catalogs to no avail

I may just "fudge" a new charger with a completely different plug and socket and use hot glue to hold it in place.....but it would not look so neat.....

Pin thickness (I do have another one which is thinner on another beard trimmer) 2.24mm.

The other one appears to be about 2.19mm, but difficult to measure as getting the ends of the electronic calipers into the plug end is difficult, without destroying the plug!

You would think (just eyeballing) that the cable from one would fit the other, but it does not!!

Estimated distance between the center of the pins on the thin pins is 7.48mm and on the thicker pins 7.10mm.

They look, but are not, compatible to each other.....or I should say that the thin pin cable will not pass over the thick plug pins (if that makes sense?)

I think that I am onto a lost cause.....but thanks to you and all the others who posted for trying to help, though I have not read all of the comments yet!!

Maybe I will get lucky!! (might find the correct plug as well!!!)

If it's a low-voltage circuit I would make a matching flying socket. Using a short length of brass rod, drill a slightly undersize hole and split the end to make a snug socket. Then, with the sockets mounted on the plug pins, fill the shape with Sugru

Did you try looking on eBay for a charger unit or cable for your particular model of trimmer? Very often used (or even new) OEM parts can be found there fairly inexpensively. Rather than throw out the old charger when the trimmer breaks, they end up on auction sites like that.

The 'squared' C7 is not part of the standard, it's a variant some manufacturers have used.

Here's my fist stop for trying to identify/describe an electrical plug or socket:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NEMA_connector for US wall plugs

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEC_60320 for connections to equipment

For example, the 'universal computer power cord' seen in the US is a 'NEMA 5-15 to IEC C13 cable.'

Getting back to the original post, that looks like it would take a modified C1 or C7 plug, depending on pin spacing. C1 pins are closer together than C7 .. why am I repeating information that's already in my link, you can see the IEC chart for yourself, you don't need me to spoon-feed you the info.

That looks similar to a Kenic KE-100P polarised appliance plug, although they are generally a bit more square in profile and the groove is not as deep as your photo suggests.

You may be able to reshape it if necessary.

I don't know if they are available as a separate unit, so you may have a problem getting a cord with both ends correct for your use.

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Try this out Link

Thanks

Mod Edit:

http://www.amazon.com/MaximalPower-Universal-Travel-Adapter-Converter/dp/B00E5HLPLW/ref=sr_1_1?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1444629417&sr=1-1&keywords=plug+and+socket

It was a wise choice to post as an Anon. THATS NOT WHAT HE'S LOOKING FOR

You must have great faith in your malware protection (or you are just impetuous and foolish) to follow an encoded link posted by an AP.

With apologies to Andy, I've given this a GA; because it's a useful tip, even though it's completely off topic.

Same. Thanks, Spades.

No need to apologise, I said the same thing.

Its simply excellent info that many of us here might need.

If it saves just one person's PC from an infestation, it was worth posting!!

Thats really good info, thanks.

A bit Off Topic I guess but an important contribution in the spirit of the discussion

I can't find "Save link address" in the drop down menu when I right click on the link.

I can do a 'copy' then past in the box in '.....Longurl.org.' but then with the link address in question - I get an error message on Expand...

.....Input is oversize: NOT_SHORTURL.

I am a bit puzzled...

A moderator has removed the original link and posted the URL (NOT a link) which is the expansion of the original short URL, so the "right-click ... copy link location" (or whatever is appropriate for your browser) won't work. [Edit] And since it's now expanded, it isn't a short URL so longurl.org can't do anything with it.

JohnDG #37, #38

Thanks. That seemed to work.

It is interesting to note that whereas I am ultra-cautious when opening links, and when I do I rely on AVG to trap viruses on internet addresses and incoming emails, and hardly ever open email attachments, unless from people I know, I must admit have clicked on links in CR4 without giving much thought to viruses.

This particular post has come as a warning. Thanks.

You're welcome. Perhaps interesting to note that the worst PC infection I've ever experienced was contracted through a link from CR4 News (mods apologized, and haven't linked to the site since). The infection was a rootkit thing, which redirected every link/URL/whatever to a variety of porn sites, and which I eventually fixed with the help of a nice Russian chap on the Kaspersky user's forum - K's own tech support were useless.

Having one of the best antivirus software and anti malware running, helps a bit.....I get warned if a site is thought to be suspect.....

So do I (Kaspersky) - but I still wouldn't risk clicking on a link in which I didn't have reasonable trust.

Thats safer of course.....

Correct!!

I agree with you completely. Thanks for posting.

Do you need a new charger?

If so, how about finding a like voltage / amperage unit (of any plug type) and cutting and splicing to attach your old plug to the new charger?

Not quite.

But it could have been that, but the original charger is lost (my wife!!) completely, so I don't have the right cable and a similar looking charger (wrong voltage, but that I have addressed that already) simply does not fit!!!

But thanks for the ideas.

It is the plug/socket used for the 12 volt dc supply for Streamlite Hand Lights. These are the hand lights used by firefighters and such when they work at night or go into a structure that has smoke backing down close to the floors.

Manufacturer of the hand lights (Vulcan model)

Streamlight Inc.

Mailing Address
Streamlight^®, Inc.
30 Eagleville Road
Eagleville, Pa. 19403

Actual location: Norristown, PA

It is the plug/socket used with the cigarette lighter plug# 22051

#22311 cord 120v ac wall wart

This is definitely the plug you are looking for.

Contact them and they will give you the source.

A complete repair manual on these lights is (this may help you)

http://www.agtbatteries.com/images/VulcanManual_oct_05.pdf

Good Luck, Old Salt

Many thanks, it does appear to be the same plug and socket, of course whether its 100% pin compatible I am unable to deduce 100%. Pin thickness and distance between centers can be different, posted this in the last hour only, I should have done it on day 1, sorry!!

I will see what I can find out from them, but I do believe that it will be made too expensive simply by the postage alone.....

Still, it was an excellent idea, exactly what I was hoping for and thanks again.

I contacted the manufacturer of the hand lights. It is a proprietary plug/socket so they will not give out any information concerning this style.

Going back to your initial need for this plug/socket on day 1, why don't you ask the manufacturer of the hair clippers?

Have you checked boating supply catalogs, automobile after market dealers, electronic supply companies, RV dealers and equipment supply companies, beauty supply stores that sell hair clippers, Google, electrical supply houses, etc.? Would probably result in better answers than those at CR4 could come up with.

Good Luck, Old Salt

C7 would fit.

Have to be careful because with C7 you could get +/- wrong way if the notch is on both sides (if it matters)

It does, but I could add a diode easily.....thanks for the comment.

Looks right, trying to contact the company. Thanks.

IEC 60320 might help, I've always called them figure 8 plugs

Excellent info, sadly, the one I want is not mentioned. I think that I am on a lost cause.....

But I have saved the link for fuure usage, so many thanks.

It did show that the C7 is not what I am looking for, that is not polarized.

If a figure 8 plug fits then simply fill one groove with liquid plastic to polarise it.

I could be wrong, but it looks like the mating receptacle for an IEC 320-C7 plug.

It falls outside IEC 60320 - Wikipedia