Dynatron (Ekco?) Mains Connector wanted - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Kat Manton · 19th Sep 2006, 4:39 pm

Hi,

The set in question is a late fifties Dynatron TV30CK, using an Ekco chassis so I presume Ekco sets used the same connector.

It looked at first glance (in the dark while it was being loaded into a car) like a 5A 2-pin plug but on closer inspection turned out to have different size pins.

The larger pin and the spacing between them is similar to 5A 2-pin, though.

Anyone got a line socket to fit this knocking around in their junk box? It'd beat croc-clips and bits of rubber tube...

(Only joking...)

I've never seen one but I believe they're designed so the connector must be removed before the back can be taken off, so I'm guessing it has a flange.

Regards, Kat

Dave Moll · 19th Sep 2006, 5:16 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kat Manton

It looked at first glance (in the dark while it was being loaded into a car) like a 5A 2-pin plug but on closer inspection turned out to have different size pins.

The larger pin and the spacing between them is similar to 5A 2-pin, though.

Are they sufficiently similar to use a 5A 2-pin socket with a collar inserted into one hole to bring it down to the size of the thinner pin?

jim_beacon · 19th Sep 2006, 5:45 pm

Hi Kat,

they were also used on a lot of Pye and Eddystone professional kit in the 60's - not much help, but it may help you to find one elsewhere (I only have one, it gets cycled around several sets).

Jim.

Kat Manton · 19th Sep 2006, 6:02 pm

Hi Andy,

Quote:

Originally Posted by beery

if you can get a Bulgin branded 5A connector...

...like this one?

Mikey405 · 19th Sep 2006, 8:39 pm

Hi Kat.

I think I may have a spare one of these weird plugs (sockets?). Send me a PM with a mailing address and I'll go and have a poke around in my loft.

Thanks Kat.

From Mike.

Mikey405 · 20th Sep 2006, 5:33 pm

Hi Kat.

I posted you a plug (socket?) at lunch time today, so you should get it tomorrow courtesy of our excellent Royal Mail.

Bye Kat.

Mike.

Kat Manton · 20th Sep 2006, 6:24 pm

Hi,
It looks like Mike's come up with a complete connector; since these seem tricky to get maybe someone else has a greater need than I...
Thanks very much

(Hmm... 'socket', I think... line socket to be precise; to me sockets have 'oles and plugs have pins. )

I'm currently cleaning up the TV chassis prior to a capacitor replacement session; being able to connect mains will doubtless spur me on.

Cheers, Kat

19th Sep 2006, 4:39 pm	#1
Kat Manton Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 1,700	Dynatron (Ekco?) Mains Connector wanted Hi, The set in question is a late fifties Dynatron TV30CK, using an Ekco chassis so I presume Ekco sets used the same connector. It looked at first glance (in the dark while it was being loaded into a car) like a 5A 2-pin plug but on closer inspection turned out to have different size pins. The larger pin and the spacing between them is similar to 5A 2-pin, though. Anyone got a line socket to fit this knocking around in their junk box? It'd beat croc-clips and bits of rubber tube... (Only joking...) I've never seen one but I believe they're designed so the connector must be removed before the back can be taken off, so I'm guessing it has a flange. Regards, Kat Attached Thumbnails

19th Sep 2006, 5:45 pm	#3
jim_beacon Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bishop's Waltham, Hants, UK. Posts: 939	Re: Dynatron (Ekco?) Mains Connector Wanted Hi Kat, they were also used on a lot of Pye and Eddystone professional kit in the 60's - not much help, but it may help you to find one elsewhere (I only have one, it gets cycled around several sets). Jim.

19th Sep 2006, 8:39 pm	#5
Mikey405 Octode Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Solihull, West Midlands and Beaford, Devon Posts: 1,626	Re: Dynatron (Ekco?) Mains Connector Wanted Hi Kat. I think I may have a spare one of these weird plugs (sockets?). Send me a PM with a mailing address and I'll go and have a poke around in my loft. Thanks Kat. From Mike.

20th Sep 2006, 5:33 pm	#6
Mikey405 Octode Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Solihull, West Midlands and Beaford, Devon Posts: 1,626	Re: Dynatron (Ekco?) Mains Connector Wanted Hi Kat. I posted you a plug (socket?) at lunch time today, so you should get it tomorrow courtesy of our excellent Royal Mail. Bye Kat. Mike.

20th Sep 2006, 6:24 pm	#7
Kat Manton Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 1,700	Re: Dynatron (Ekco?) Mains Connector Wanted Hi, It looks like Mike's come up with a complete connector; since these seem tricky to get maybe someone else has a greater need than I... Thanks very much (Hmm... 'socket', I think... line socket to be precise; to me sockets have 'oles and plugs have pins. ) I'm currently cleaning up the TV chassis prior to a capacitor replacement session; being able to connect mains will doubtless spur me on. Cheers, Kat