Can anyone Identify This?

[Barewolf]

I need to know what type of connector this is (See Pics)

It's a Power Lead for a Plasma TV but the lead is too short, and I need to know if there is anyway I can buy longer leads, or if this lead is specific to Samsung only.

[SnoopZ]

So that is on the end of a mains power cable which plugs into a UK wall socket? Why don't you get an extender block and make the mains lead longer and then fit another 3 pin mains plug to it?

edit

Maybe extender block is the wrong word, but if you can't find that connector then just cut the mains cable and rejoin if you can find the correct way to do it.

[Barewolf]

no, that white connector goes into the TV, the Socket that goes into the Mains is a standard 3 PIN Plug.

I have no Idea what Connector the White bit is, I've never seen one for a TV, so I dont know if its a specific Samsung Connector, or a Universal Connector.

I need at least 4 Meters of lead to be able to wall mount my TV without having an extension lead trailing up my wall.

[SnoopZ]

It'll be a standard kind of electronics cable connector but i've no idea how you will find that out as there are sooooo many different kinds.

I'd still cut the cable and find the correct joiner if 1 exists, that's the easy way.

Even if you did find that connector you would need the correct tool to fit the cable unless you solder the wires in.

---------- Post added at 16:15 ---------- Previous post was at 16:10 ----------

Try emailing RS Electronic components the photo as they will sell it.

http://uk.rs-online.com/web/

[haydnwalker]

It looks like some large version of a Molex connector thats usually used as power for IDE hard disks etc. Most TVs (even the Samsung one's I've seen [LCDs]) have the usual Kettle Plug connectors.

However I've never seen plasmas so I'm not 100% sure. If you have no idea, I'd take the whole lead to your local Maplins etc to see if they sell longer ones or extensions to it.

[Scrubbs]

a quick google found this
if its not long enough they might be able to help ( if you press enlarge it shows the other end)

[SnoopZ]

Originally Posted by Scrubbs

a quick google found this
if its not long enough they might be able to help ( if you press enlarge it shows the other end)

That's the connector.

[Barewolf]

I will try contacting RS Electroncs and see if they can help, thanks SnoopZ.

[SnoopZ]

I wouldn't now recommend cutting the mains cable and extending it as it may void any warranty that's on it.

You might be better posting this question on http://www.avforums.com/

[Matty_]

How stupid of Samsung not to sell a longer lead

Looks like getting a spare and re-doing one is the way to go

[Scrubbs]

o844 5736996 is the phone number for sales, from my previous link they will be able to tell you if your 4m cable exists or if they can get one made

[multiskilled]

A lot of moulded plugs have mains filters built in to prevent interference going back into the mains. The plug will have markings on it to say if it has, usually a coil symbol or the wording uhenrys (not got the symbol for micro its a u with a tail).
Removing the plug will not effect the tv but could allow interference into your mains supply.

[SnoopZ]

It may void the warranty though.

[Kymmy]

Personally I'd open up the crimped connectors on the white plug, get a new lead with UK plug on it and solder/crimp the connectors back on..

Not to everyones ability but without identifying exactly which molex it is probably the cleanest method..

PS.. If Samsung is charging £30+ for it then you can be assured that it's an impossible to find connector

[raging bull]

Depending on the space available behind TV, use a mains 13 amp connector (they are same size as a matchbox) connect your new length of cable (1.75mm 3 core) then use another connector to reattach plug to new cable.
(Connectors available at Maplins/B&Q/RS even Wilkinsons 2pounds each)
BRian