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.

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