Mains lead for Bolex 18.5

[john59]

Hi guys, im really struggling to find a mains lead for both my Bolex standard 8 and super 8 projectors.
Ive looked high and low for a quick fix to this and even considered rewiring another type of socket onto the said projectors. Has anyone on here had any success doing this modification?

[BAC]

You may be able to modify a European extension cord if it is the proper size, they do look similar. I have heard that some older appliance cords will work but have never found one that does.

[jpolzfuss]

Isn't it just an older standard ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEC_60320 or https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ger%C3%A4 ... testeckers )?
Most of them can still be bought at Reichelt or Conrad:
http://www.reichelt.com/IEC-Connector-P ... OUPID=3254
http://www.conrad.de/ce/de/overview/022 ... hlusskabel
http://www.conrad.de/ce/de/overview/602 ... kverbinder

[BAC]

Ooops, I was thinking of the cord on the Bolex M8. The cord on the 18-5 series is similar to a standard US type plug except the prongs are slightly closer together. It looks like the C9/C10 in your second link. https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ger%C3%A4 ... testeckers.

This is a translation of the description:

Precursor of the IEC power connector

One of the C9 / C10 standard similar compound, but with ground wire , it was up to the 1960s . The connector found , inter alia, of high quality audio equipment , cinema projectors [ 3 ] or electrical laboratory equipment. They are specified for a maximum of 6 A and have a contact distance of 10 mm. The protective conductor is transmitted similarly to the old hot- plug with metal tabs . The housing is made ​​of Bakelite , a few from white Meladur ( amino )

I have tried to find these cords in the US with no luck. This may work, no guarantees: http://www.kenstanton.com/Power-Cord-IE ... MgodQQEAUA

[john59]

Hey guys, thanks for your replies................being in the old uk i will have to look for something over here but again, cheers for the links.

[bolextech]

Wittner has one that looks like the right one.
Look in category "Vorführtechnik".
It's called: "Gerätestecker, alte Version"

Jean-Louis

[john59]

Thanks again guys. does this look like it bolextech

http://translate.google.co.uk/translate ... 6bih%3D643

[bolextech]

Thanks again guys. does this look like it bolextech

http://translate.google.co.uk/translate ... 6bih%3D643

I wouldn't take a chance with only one picture. It talks of "circular" 6mm connectors. That's not it.

Jean-Louis

[john59]

good spot fella, Im now considering changing the input plug to something more update, It might be the wrong place to ask but ive looked all over for a schematic of the electrical lay out for the 18.5 super eight but cannot find any..............any help would be appreciated.