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6th Dec 2009, 11:30 pm | #1 |
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"Wander" plugs at Maplin.....
......well not strictly true, but I have just discovered their 4mm banana plugs JB24B(red) and JB25C(black) fit nicely into the sockets on the back of a handy Bush VHF61 I have here under test at the moment. They do have quite a long body though, but generally good news?
Other colours are available in the same design,(which ergo will fit) and screw terminal connections too.
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7th Dec 2009, 1:23 am | #3 |
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Re: "Wander" plugs at Maplin.....
That's very strange Tim. Standard 4mm banana plugs are generally too big to fit in a wander plug socket. Some radios were in fact fitted with banana sockets, notably Philips models, but I don't think any Bush ones ever were.
Could you describe the plugs in a bit more detail? If they really will fit, I'll be off to Maplins tomorrow Paul |
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Hi Paul
These have quite a narrow main shaft and the "diameter" is made up with four spring contacts.. I assure you they do fit, what I would describe as "reliably",one doesn't have to force them, nor do they fall out . Now the bad news Paul. They're 99p each! Quote:
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7th Dec 2009, 1:44 am | #5 |
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Re: "Wander" plugs at Maplin.....
I see what you mean! I'm surprised they fit a standard banana socket without wobbling about - I certainly wouldn't like to use them for my hifi speaker wiring.
Thanks for the tipoff though. I'll definitely be visiting Maplin during the next few days, taking a wander plug socket from the junk box to double check the compatibility. Certainly looks promising Paul |
7th Dec 2009, 8:11 pm | #6 |
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Re: "Wander" plugs at Maplin.....
Yes, they really do !
I have some, and spurred by this thread, have just tried them in an old AVO Minor (the ultimate test !) Perfect fit, no wobble, reasonable insertion/extraction force, no measurable contact resistance. You've made an old man very happy ! |
7th Dec 2009, 9:27 pm | #7 | |
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8th Dec 2009, 7:46 pm | #8 |
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Re: "Wander" plugs at Maplin.....
They also do gold plated ones at a bit more.
As you have one in front of you can you tell me please what the maximum diametr of wire I can get in to solder please. I want to use them for plug in coils in a transmitter so would not be bothered about having the insulated bit screwed on. Would it be possible to drill out to 1/8th inch? Pat G3IKR |
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If you actually need 4mm, let me know as I have some with a larger wire capacity.
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10th Dec 2009, 12:28 am | #10 |
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Re: "Wander" plugs at Maplin.....
I use these too .They fit most sets and the Phillips sets too ! I think thay have flexibility to squash for smaller sockets
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