MK 2Amp & 5Amp Plugs - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Trifocaltrev · 20th Apr 2023, 10:06 pm

Hi, Just a quick enquiry, I have some of the above that have one or more of cover securing screws missing. i know that they are 1" long but before I order anymore can anyone confirm what thread they?

I am guessing they are either 3mm, 5BA or 1/8" BSW but I don't have any screw thread gauges to check them with.

Regards
Trevor.

Rileyman · 21st Apr 2023, 10:39 am

Hi Trevor ,
The screws you need are Brass (later steel) , 5BA, CSK., Slot-headed, 1/2" long.
This applies to 2amp and 5amp plugs --- regardless of the shape of the plug tops . Perhaps I should add "in my experience" !
If you need only a very few , I could find you some .

Regards,

Laurie .

Trifocaltrev · 23rd Apr 2023, 6:43 pm

Thanks for the information Laurie, I have ordered a supply as I need a few.

Many Thanks
Trevor.

20th Apr 2023, 10:06 pm	#1
Trifocaltrev Hexode Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Lancing, West Sussex, UK. Posts: 285	MK 2Amp & 5Amp Plugs Hi, Just a quick enquiry, I have some of the above that have one or more of cover securing screws missing. i know that they are 1" long but before I order anymore can anyone confirm what thread they? I am guessing they are either 3mm, 5BA or 1/8" BSW but I don't have any screw thread gauges to check them with. Regards Trevor.

21st Apr 2023, 10:39 am	#2
Rileyman Pentode Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Maldon, Essex, UK. Posts: 226	Re: MK 2Amp & 5Amp Plugs Hi Trevor , The screws you need are Brass (later steel) , 5BA, CSK., Slot-headed, 1/2" long. This applies to 2amp and 5amp plugs --- regardless of the shape of the plug tops . Perhaps I should add "in my experience" ! If you need only a very few , I could find you some . Regards, Laurie .

23rd Apr 2023, 6:43 pm	#3
Trifocaltrev Hexode Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Lancing, West Sussex, UK. Posts: 285	Re: MK 2Amp & 5Amp Plugs Thanks for the information Laurie, I have ordered a supply as I need a few. Many Thanks Trevor.