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  1. 30th December 2010, 02:07 PM #1
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    Tip for series dash power sockets

    Just finished my little mod for my series 3 aux power sockets. As the original plugs are not easy to come by and normally only power an inspection lamp, I have performed a simple mod to allow the use of off the shelf items and make this socket usable once more while keeping the look virtually unchained. Using plugs called banana plugs available from electronics outlets (the same type used for multimeter leads) which cost a bit over $1 each. As they are too big at 4mm to fit into the factory socket, I used my trusty drill press to shave them out to the right size to take the banana plug. Bingo! Plugs look original and the colour coded plugs make it idiot proof. It can be adapted to a lighter socket for charging a phone or gps etc. Literally a 5 minute job to modify but so much more usable and easy to swap back to original plugs if required. I can post some pics if anyone is interested in replicating this setup. If using the socket for any more than a low power consumption device such as a phone charger, run a separate fuse and redo the wiring otherwise it won't handle it!
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  2. 30th December 2010, 03:00 PM #2
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    Sounds good.
    Here's a S2a on REMLR that seems to have the plugs you mention but sitting proud.


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    I have a small solar panel and regulator plugged into these sockets on my '79 RRC.
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  4. 30th December 2010, 07:40 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by korg20000bc View Post
    Sounds good.
    Here's a S2a on REMLR that seems to have the plugs you mention but sitting proud.


    Series 2A 109 GS -REMLR
    It looks like the male banana plugs are plugged in and do not have any wires on them.
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  5. 30th December 2010, 07:46 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by slug_burner View Post
    It looks like the male banana plugs are plugged in and do not have any wires on them.
    they are pedestal versions as opposed to flush mounts
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    The correct accessory plugs are available at lots of places!



    Try Marcus Glenn in the U.K. http://www.marcusglenn.com/index2.html

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  7. 30th December 2010, 09:00 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lotz-A-Landies View Post
    The correct accessory plugs are available at lots of places!



    Try Marcus Glenn in the U.K. MARCUS GLENN
    Sadly while they are available in the UK I have yet to find one in Oz, with postage the cost to get one and have it sent would not be cheap I'd imagine, plus the added disadvantage that they are not pole specific (ie thy can plug in either way round) which is ok for an inspection bulb but not good for a charger or powered device. Looking at the picture is there another part to this plug that covers the whole thing so it is sealed and insulated?
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    Quote Originally Posted by korg20000bc View Post
    Sounds good.
    Here's a S2a on REMLR that seems to have the plugs you mention but sitting proud.


    Series 2A 109 GS -REMLR
    These are the banana sockets. I have drilled out slightly the original sockets to allow them to take the banana plugs. It increases the hole size from about 2.5 or 3mm up to 4mm but still looks the same as the original.
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    Quote Originally Posted by pfillery View Post
    These are the banana sockets. I have drilled out slightly the original sockets to allow them to take the banana plugs. It increases the hole size from about 2.5 or 3mm up to 4mm but still looks the same as the original.
    The problem you have then is if you have an ex-Mil Landy the plug for the inspection lamp in the CES will no longer make good contact.

    I guess it's a case of what you want to do with it.

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