folding pins 3 pin plug

[Ian ParkinParticipant @ianparkin39383]

Can anyone help me find a supply of folding pin 3 pin plugs or ones with cables already on

i really need one with a c7 plug on the other end

its to fit into a kit bag but a normal plugs pins get in the way

[Robert Atkinson 2Participant @robertatkinson2]

Almost impossible to make a fully compliant BS1363 plug with folding pins. But for Class II double insulated equipment you make it work as there is no need for a electrically functional earth pin. There are /were two designs, Slimplug and Thinplug. Slimplug is the better of the two and came with a C7 connector.
https://plugsocketmuseum.nl/GB-foldingPlug1.html

Don’t know where to find one though.

Edit: Lindy used to do them code 48389452 but they are discontinued.

 

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Not sure whether this is a genuine Apple product or a compatible … but it’s nicely done !

It is, however, a USB charger

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MichaelG.

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Edit: Yes it’s the real deal … the oh-so-subtle labelling is down the gulley

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[Ian ParkinParticipant @ianparkin39383]

Thanks robert for that…i now have a name for a brand

and Michael i have a few devices like that but i need a mains output..none of mine seem to be able to be taken to bits to remove the power supply and replace with a mains lead

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

For information only

… I suspect you have better things to do with your time, Ian

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https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Apple+5W+USB+Power+Adapter+(Folding+Pins+-+UK+plug)+Teardown/41045

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MichaelG.

[Adrian R2Participant @adrianr2]

I keep the plastic plug protectors that sometimes come with new appliances, this does not save any space but does somehow makes the sticky out pins less annoying to pack.

Lateral thinking, find something else in your kit bag that you can drill three holes into.

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