Turnolock connector?
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Hi all,
Read a couple of previous threads, and fear I may be looking for something that may no longer be available. I have managed to acquire a Philips turnolock for my elan but need the speaker connector for the rear...90 degree offset pin ones.
If there are none about can I simply use some well insulated spade connectors? Does anyone know which is the positive / negative terminal?
Cheers guys,
Andy
Read a couple of previous threads, and fear I may be looking for something that may no longer be available. I have managed to acquire a Philips turnolock for my elan but need the speaker connector for the rear...90 degree offset pin ones.
If there are none about can I simply use some well insulated spade connectors? Does anyone know which is the positive / negative terminal?
Cheers guys,
Andy
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That is correct - the loudspeaker signal is essentially AC so isn't really polarised. The terminals have + and - on them (or are referred to as + and -) so you can get the connections correct at the speaker end and thus won't end up with them out of phase.
You might also have wondered why the speaker cable has two cores rather than a single core + earth. Answer is because it's true AC with the middle of the waveform at 0v.
So, in practical terms, use proper speaker cable (has a way of identifying each core) and make sure you connect the same core to the same connection on the radio / speakers, if that makes sense..
You might also have wondered why the speaker cable has two cores rather than a single core + earth. Answer is because it's true AC with the middle of the waveform at 0v.
So, in practical terms, use proper speaker cable (has a way of identifying each core) and make sure you connect the same core to the same connection on the radio / speakers, if that makes sense..
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JonB - Coveted Fifth Gear
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I found the small 2.8mm male Lucar connectors did the job with a little tweaking/filing. I've also seen the ends of the wires simply tinned with solder & flattened out to fit, but have been told these fit perfectly,
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/260968988869 ... 1436.l2649
I've not been able to find a UK source & add the cost of P&P from Australia to the price of the plugs, with no dimensions given to confirm fit, the Lucars will have to do for now
Regards, Tim
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/260968988869 ... 1436.l2649
I've not been able to find a UK source & add the cost of P&P from Australia to the price of the plugs, with no dimensions given to confirm fit, the Lucars will have to do for now
Regards, Tim
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Would the 'standard' 2 pin din plug not work? I know the second pin is round and not flat but it might be enough and these are cheap and easy enough to get hold of (Maplin sell them in the UK)?
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