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What are these Electronic Wire Plug Thingies?

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joseebunk (1401

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What are these Electronic Wire Plug Thingies?

May 27, 2012 03:24 PM

Does anyone know what these are? I'm not really sure how to begin to look. Also, are these type of parts the kind people still use for fixing older items? (For example, I know people buy old parts for radios etc...) Thank you!

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What are these Electronic Wire Plug Thingies?

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joseebunk (1401

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What are these Electronic Wire Plug Thingies?

May 27, 2012 03:24 PM

Does anyone know what these are? I'm not really sure how to begin to look. Also, are these type of parts the kind people still use for fixing older items? (For example, I know people buy old parts for radios etc...) Thank you!

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Re: What are these Electronic Wire Plug Thingies?

May 27, 2012 07:27 PM

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Re: What are these Electronic Wire Plug Thingies?

Jun 28, 2012 12:48 PM

Electronic Relays.

The plug on the one is called an octal plug and was quite ommon a long time ago.

John

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Re: What are these Electronic Wire Plug Thingies?

Jun 28, 2012 09:06 PM

These are not old, and they are still used today. The octal plus is still a very popular mounting method.

Octal is the 8 pin plug, but these type plug are available in 4, 5. 6, 8, and 11 pin configurations.

Andy

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Re: What are these Electronic Wire Plug Thingies?

Jun 30, 2012 08:19 PM

Thank you for the info, Andy, and for replying to my post!

jb

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Re: What are these Electronic Wire Plug Thingies?

Aug 23, 2012 04:51 AM

The other two items are open frame relays.

The one on the left of the first photo looks like a single pole single throw relay.

The middle one is as stated an octal base relay. The markings on the top or side of the clear cover should show a manufacturer, contact pinout and ratings.

The one on the right is a single pole double throw relay. Sometimes used in appliances, pinball machines, vending machines, and so on.

Unless there is a marking on the open frame relay or coils you will have to determine the voltage the coil is rated and if it is for AC or DC. Have you tried to search the markings using a search engine?