ojc123 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 I'm not sure if these are suitable for use with our Preludes. Can someone confirm it for me. I'm concerned about temperature in particular. If it's not good enough then please can you post a link to something more suitable. It's to replace a couple of cracked connectors which have failed PAT. Responses will be weighed not counted.Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirkenstein Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 I'm not sure if these are suitable for use with our Preludes. They're standard high-temperature IEC connectors rated to 155C. I don't believe preludes used anything with a higher rating. My only memory is that the Strand connectors had some sort of notch for the fiddly retaining clip to hold the connector in. I have no idea if you can still get original spares for these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyro_gearloose Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Our Preludes use plugs and sockets made from what appears to be Bakelite. Not sure if the temperature rating on these is any higher than the ones you've linked to. Whenever we've needed spares, we've always got genuine new Strand parts from usedlighting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_towers Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Fairly sure we've used them on our cantatas, so they should be A-OK on the preludes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ynot Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Yes, those connectors do indeed look suitable for use on the Prelude range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ojc123 Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 Thanks to you all. I'll give them a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trunker Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Using these for Preludes, Harmony's and Cantata's. In short, yes these are the ones to use!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramdram Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 We use those connectors on our Cans, but, they were made up with a silicone rubber lead: Supply voltage 230 volts or 240 volts 50/60 HzMax Lamp watts 1200WLamp Type/Base T29 1200W GX9.5 base T19 1000W GX9.5 base.Cable/Connection 1.5m toughened silicone rubber detachable power cable terminating in CEE22 angled power connection for connection to luminaire. (15A or Schuko plug shall be specified.) Conductors 3 x 1.5mm2. Designed to conform with EN 60 598 2-17. It may be a shrewd notion to check out the cable too. It says it is toughened, but, having refixed a 15A plug to a Can lead this very afternoon the cable sheath is not very "strong" at all. Edit: typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 A few months ago I made up a lead for a strand lantern using one of the above connectors (http://cpc.farnell.com/CN12070). I'm inspecting the whole stock today and realise how flimsy the connector is- the plastic bends to the point where it could probably be snapped open- one screw just doesn't seem to hold the thing shut very well. Has anybody else had this issue, and are there alternatives still available? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david.elsbury Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Could you help it by covering it with a piece of dual wall glue lined heatshrink ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Allen Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Or treat them as consumables and use an epoxy adhesive to strengthen them. Check the temperature rating of what you use, as araldite super strength states "Bond strength weakens above 100°C but strength is regained when temperature drops" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Either of those suggestions might help, but I'd sooner have a connector that's right in the first place, particularly as it will make inspection much easier. Is anyone aware of a UK stockist of the Schurter equivalent, 4310.0010 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AncientLight Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Either of those suggestions might help, but I'd sooner have a connector that's right in the first place, particularly as it will make inspection much easier. Is anyone aware of a UK stockist of the Schurter equivalent, 4310.0010 ?We have them at AC. Mail me on peter.nesbitt@ac-et.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alistermorton Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Do you also have the receptacle (for the lantern tray) ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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