Andy-372811 Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 I'm using T20 transformer to power Meccano, but I can't find jackplugs to fit it. Can anyone tell me where to find some? At the moment I'm using 3mm banana plugs, but they are a very loose fit and fall out. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What About The Bee Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 Hello AndyWhilst I could not find any direct information about the connectors for the Mecanno power supply, I do think I have a solution for you.Banana plugs come in 3mm, 4mm, 5.5mm & etc.Would it not be very straightforward to simply get a few larger sizes than 3mm and trial them?BeeEdit: to be more scientific, with the power off, measure the diameter of the hole of the female connector. Get the next size up banana jack (male) to get moderate compression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Henny Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 Andy, I am assuming you have tried 4mm bananas and found them too big.Therefore try these specialist 3.5mm bananas designed for RC car power but could be repurposed for T20.https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/195886275815The socket half of the pair would of course be surplus to requirement.EDIT: The above listing is for 5 not 20 and less than £5 for a pack of 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy-372811 Posted November 20, 2023 Author Share Posted November 20, 2023 Thanks for your post. I've tried 4mm banana plugs, & they're too big. I've tried 3mm banana plugs, & they're too small. While 3.5mm banana plugs exist, I'd have to buy a bag of 20 plugs and sockets, just to get a couple of plugs that still may be too big. And I'd rather have vintage Hornby jacks that look the part than gold plated bling! I just thought someone on here may know where I could get original parts, or something that looks similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Henny Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 I just thought someone on here may know where I could get original parts........ When trying to find parts that may have not been made for the best part of 50 years or more, a little compromise is needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekr1707821591 Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 For 3mm Banana Plugs, try WWW.Handem.ukDerekr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntpntpntp Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 3.5mm mono audio jacks are cheap as chips and all over ebay etc. I'd try a pair of those and just bridge the tip and ring when you wire them up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntpntpntp Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 Are these any good? I have no personal experience of them. Seller also has matching inline sockets.2 x Miniature Electrical Plugs for Meccano (611) | eBay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Spare Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 I think these transformers were not made beyond the 1950s so an age of around 70 years is more likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What About The Bee Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 AndyAfter digging around for awhile, I finally have some Mecanno part numbers for you.Mecanno 611 Plug is as ntpntpntp shows in that ebay listing. Here assembledMecanno 612 Plug is, in my view, the better connector. With these part numbers, it may be easier to find replacement parts. Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What About The Bee Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 I do hope Andy sees that. Putting "Mecanno 612 plug" into Google brings you right to vendors who have that part in stock, to manuals and to Mecanno communities he may enjoyBee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy-372811 Posted November 21, 2023 Author Share Posted November 21, 2023 Those Meccano yellow plugs look like they're from the 70s rather than the 50s, but I'm ordering a couple anyway to see whether they fit. If they don't, I'll order some of the bling 3.5 plugs. Thanks to all for your help. When I find plugs that fit I'll post here, in case someone else ends up with the same query. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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