What is this electrical connection called.

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

The standard Lawn mower connection or lightening flex connection do not fit. The pin spacing is too wide.

The original lead was fitted with a light socket connection and wired in rubber cloth coated cable.

 

[octo0072000]

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The standard Lawn mower connection or lightening flex connection do not fit. The pin spacing is too wide.


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The original lead was fitted with a light socket connection and wired in rubber cloth coated cable.

That sounds about right you will have to re-use the original fitting made in bakerlight

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

That sounds about right you will have to re-use the original fitting made in bakerlight

There is the small, but vital catch.

I have the light fitting end.
I have the cable.
I do not have the iron connection end.

 

[octo0072000]

There is the small, but vital catch.

I have the light fitting end.
I have the cable.
I do not have the iron connection end.

You didn't say that Vark

 

[Erie Fred]

looks like for an electric coffee percolator that we have over here.

Robot or human?

 

[iNf]

Maybe designed to fit an old electric kettle lead?

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

You didn't say that Vark

True, I didn't

 

[gaz1]

you will find that sort of pin via the electronic parts side

as i have the 3 pin round plug myself and found that plug type that way

this might but check your pin size

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Deco-Emporium-Single-Lampholder/dp/B00QL3ZW9E/ref=asc_df_B00QL3ZW9E?mcid=1bfeca74352733c78d6d54ca248e40f5&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=696378854103&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16837561138284280377&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046690&hvtargid=pla-422609221356&gad_source=1&th=1

 

[timgunn1962]

BS 73 2A, maybe?

 

[Agroshield]

Measure the pin diameter and spacing with the proper tool.

A ruler and camera are not appropriate tools for this task.

It might help to show people a picture of the correct item:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134718746213 (the black one, not the white one)

This might be close, but verification of dimensions is required:

VINTAGE WG TWO PIN MATING PLUG AND SOCKET BROWN 2A 250V PINS ARE 3.6mm ENGLAND | eBay UK

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This suggests BS73 as above, but the 5A variant:

Bush DAC90A - Plug/Socket - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Bush DAC90A - Plug/Socket Sets and Parts Wanted (private buyers only, no swaps)

www.vintage-radio.net

 

[Ho55]

It could be BS73, but take a better measurement.

 

[cheb]

Ask this chap: https://www.plugsocketmuseum.nl/

 

[8ob]

It’s called dangerous, put it back in the skip

Bob

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

It’s called dangerous,

Why?
If common sense is used it is safe to use.

Like this.

Coke or charcoal fueled iron.

Or a Tilley Iron.