Electric plug identification

[nigel jones 5Participant @nigeljones5]

In the photo there are two plug sockets, one 12v abd one 249v. I dont have a cable for either of them – put them safe somewhere! Is there a generic name for these plugs which would enable me to purchase new ones? Rhe 240v looks just like what we used to use on our casette player back in the dark ages. Thanks. I make steam boilers for a living and this will keep my drinks cool in the workshop so definately on topic!

[nigel jones 5Participant @nigeljones5]

[Alain FooteParticipant @alainfoote90915]

I may have a spare 240V one in the workshop, will look tomorrow.

Alain

[Peter Cook 6Participant @petercook6]

The 240v one is a "figure of eight" otherwise known as an IEC C7.

[peak4Participant @peak4]

In which photo?
I can't see one.

Bill

[martin haysomParticipant @martinhaysom48469]

i can't see the photo

[Pete RimmerParticipant @peterimmer30576]

Figure 8 240v socket. Need a straight-on pic of the 12vdc socket to ID it properly.

[SteambuffParticipant @steambuff]

If that is a Camping Gaz Cool box, I got a spare 12v one from Amazon.

Not Cheap!!!!

[peak4Participant @peak4]

If you do a search for 12v Cool Box Lead on eBay, you will find a variety of suppliers, both UK and further afield.
£3.89 seems to be a common price for ones claiming to be UK landed.

Bill.

[nigel jones 5Participant @nigeljones5]

thanks – the 240v is a c7 – will investigate the 12v one as this is most used by mr

[nigel jones 5Participant @nigeljones5]

omg – the amazon one look correct but what an insane rip-off

[nigel jones 5Participant @nigeljones5]

£4.89 on ebay !!

[BazyleParticipant @bazyle]

Note that the fig8 lead has a little nick out of it between the pins as a polarising key. Some leads don't have this. Of course for AC it doesn't matter so you can modify to fit.

[John HinkleyParticipant @johnhinkley26699]

Hi, fizzy,

Just had a look in my odds and sods drawer and came across a redundant SKY box mains lead. It has the 240v plug you're looking for. If you want it, PM me with your address and I'll pop it in the post.

John

[Alain FooteParticipant @alainfoote90915]

Sorry fizzy, but couldn’t find a spare in the workshop. Looks like you are sorted now anyway.

[noel shelleyParticipant @noelshelley55608]

Memory tells me there are two types of this plug, one has cutouts on each side, the other has flat sides. The flat sided one will NOT fit in the socket that needs the cutouts ! Noel.

[John HinkleyParticipant @johnhinkley26699]

If you enlarge the photo of the panel posted by Pete Rimmer, above, that shows that this is the Marilyn Monroe shape. I've assumed fizzy's (socket) is the same.

John

P.S.  The flat-sided one is the shape of the 12V input.

Edit: added P.S.

Edited By John Hinkley on 11/07/2022 10:14:57

[OldironParticipant @oldiron]

When I lost my 12v lead to my cooler box I used a spare fig8 plug temporarily. I just touched the sides on the belt sander till it slid in the recess & marked one side so I knew which way round to plug it in. I used it a couple of times ok until the errant lead showed up from its hiding place.

regards

[BazyleParticipant @bazyle]

Be mindful that these things are about 40W so are not meant to be run off 12v when the car engine is not running although Fizzy isn't (I assume) running a mobile workshop.

[Nicholas FarrParticipant @nicholasfarr14254]

Hi, I think these types of socket are common, below is of one called Wanderer and manufactured by Laurina.

The AC lead won't go in the 12V DC one, unless you do what oldiron did with his lead.

Regards Nick.

[nigel jones 5Participant @nigeljones5]

Thanks all. I found an old lapop plug lead which has sorted the 240v side. The 12v is as others have suggested, one flat side and the other with a nick in it . Ive ordered one off tbay so fingers crossed!

[John HinkleyParticipant @johnhinkley26699]

Glad you're sorted, fizzy. My odds and sods drawer gets re-stocked!

John

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