Anyone seen a plug like this??

[Auldgit]

Hi all, the plug on my battery charger has worn quite badly due to constant use, it's difficult to get a good connection now. I can't find anything that looks the same in any of the retailers. Anyone seen this type??

I could replace socket and plug in extremis but it will make a big job of it.

 

[shemozzle999]

Hi Auldgit,

It looks similar to the figure of 8 mains leads used on some Laptop power supplies.
They do not have a polarizing pin like yours but might fit the mating half.

Pretty cheap on ebay if you can not find someone you know who might have one to try for size:

Figure of 8 CE Mains Power Lead Cable UK 3-Pin | eBay

 

[Cakey]

What about the manufacture of the bike ?

 

[Auldgit]

Hi Auldgit,

It looks similar to the figure of 8 mains leads used on some Laptop power supplies.
They do not have a polarizing pin like yours but might fit the mating half.

Pretty cheap on ebay if you can not find someone you know who might have one to try for size:

Figure of 8 CE Mains Power Lead Cable UK 3-Pin | eBay

Hi Shemozz, yes it's similar but I've tried the one I have and it won't fit. I've been on the lookout for months now but yet to see anything that fits the bill.

Cheers AG

 

[Auldgit]

What about the manufacture of the bike ?

Hi Cakey, the original retailer doesn't import/have dealings with the manufacturer of the bike now, it's a Headway bike and battery but I don't rate my chances of success there very highly. I would assume the charger is sold as a unit anyway, even if available.

Cheers AG

 

[Old_Dave]

If your going to replace the plug & socket then it would be much better to use a polarised style ( saves things going bang, lol) either C5 or iec style


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[Auldgit]

If your going to replace the plug & socket then it would be much better to use a polarised style ( saves things going bang, lol) either C5 or iec style


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Where would I find those Dave??

Cheers AG

 

[jerrysimon]

These just do a search on iec plug easily available and used on a lot of batteries and kettles!

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=iec+plug&hl=en&tbo=u&tbm=isch&source=univ&sa=X&ei=yw_3UKPkDYfL0QWymoEY&sqi=2&ved=0CFQQsAQ&biw=1680&bih=906

Or these again do a search on C5 plug not quite so popular

https://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=C5+plug&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.&bvm=bv.41018144,d.d2k&biw=1680&bih=906&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=kA_3UIjUOZKZ0QXt1oHgBQ

Obviously you would only need to wire two of the pins. Just make sure you match them up correctly!

Regards

Jerry

 

[Auldgit]

These just do a search on iec plug easily available and used on a lot of batteries and kettles!

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=iec+plug&hl=en&tbo=u&tbm=isch&source=univ&sa=X&ei=yw_3UKPkDYfL0QWymoEY&sqi=2&ved=0CFQQsAQ&biw=1680&bih=906

Or these again do a search on C5 plug not quite so popular

https://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=C5+plug&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.&bvm=bv.41018144,d.d2k&biw=1680&bih=906&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=kA_3UIjUOZKZ0QXt1oHgBQ

Obviously you would only need to wire two of the pins. Just make sure you match them up correctly!

Regards

Jerry

Thanks for the links Jerry, v.helpful.

Cheers AG