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Help identify plug type

  • 30-06-2013 12:26pm
    #1
    marathont
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 326 ✭✭


    Hi

    I have an old pioneer amplifier (SA 510), there is some ac outlets on the back. I would like to use these to power my Bluetooth receiver and maybe my tuner, this would be handy, because everything would be powered on when I switch my amp on.

    The socket is a non standard type, does anyone know what this type of plug is, so I could try get a plug or adaptor for it ? (American does not fit)

    Thanks

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Comments

  • #2
    SpaceTime
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,088 ✭✭✭SpaceTime


    That looks like a proprietary connector of some type.


  • #3
    Fuzzy Clam
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,293 ✭✭✭Fuzzy Clam


    It's called an appliance connector (type CM-10 ?) of which i can find nothing about. It was also used on Mitsubishi equipment.
    Unlikely you will be able to buy one.
    It's similar to the C10 but with the addition of the 3rd "key" prong. The plug for the C10 socket is the C9.


  • #4
    SpaceTime
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,088 ✭✭✭SpaceTime


    It could be long since obsolete too.
    IEC connectors (kettle lead style) replaced loads of national standards and proprietary connection devices.

    EU regulations have required plugs and sockets to be designed so that you can't touch the live pins when inserting them into the sockets.

    That's why the IEC connectors are sheathed and recessed. The C series of plugs wouldn't fit that as the pins don't stick out. They're inside a plastic sleeve that slots into the socket.

    It's also why continental sockets are mostly recessed and why our plugs had to get those plastic sheathed pins.

    You'd probably be better off ignoring it and just just plugging into a normal socket elsewhere.

    I'm sure you could get someone to retrofit it with modern IEC sockets instead. Although, I doubt it's worth the hassle.


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