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whatsthegeek:
Hi  :)

I'm currently repairing an old generator who's regulator failed. I want to make my own regulator as there are no spare parts available and the
b*stards who built that thing potted all the electronics  :palm:

The only problem is, I can't find any info on the connectors they used :/
anyone know the exact model of those connectors?

Thanks in advance!
james_s:
I'm afraid I can't help with the connectors, although they do look a lot like ordinary .25" spade pins, I've seen very similar connectors in some things like washing machines and clothes dryers.

I've repaired a number of potted devices by using a heat gun and various pointy tools to dig into the epoxy so you might give that a go first. Many types of epoxy get soft while heated.
DaJMasta:
Are there any manufacturer or part line marks molded into them?  That's usually my first course of action in IDing a connector, even just a manufacturer can point you to a website with a pretty good set of search tolls to find a match.  There's some chance they're custom, I suppose, but generally it's enough of an expense that they just use something common in the industry and cheap/available - so there's at least a decent chance they're still available.
beanflying:
Your first one is dimensionally close to or identical to a 6 pin Narva Automotive connector. Photo of one below from my box of tricks. The other is most likely also an automotive one but I don't recognize it in particular. So I suggest you try an Auto Electrician or auto parts store.

Happy Hunting  :)
whatsthegeek:
Thanks you all so much!


--- Quote from: beanflying on December 31, 2018, 07:26:27 am ---Your first one is dimensionally close to or identical to a 6 pin Narva Automotive connector. Photo of one below from my box of tricks. The other is most likely also an automotive one but I don't recognize it in particular. So I suggest you try an Auto Electrician or auto parts store.

Happy Hunting  :)

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Yes, I think you found it!!!
For the other connectors, I assume they probably used the same series of connectors, just smaller model.
Do you remember where you got yours? I can't seem to find anything on mouser with the keyword "Narva" :/


--- Quote from: DaJMasta on December 31, 2018, 06:58:11 am ---Are there any manufacturer or part line marks molded into them?  That's usually my first course of action in IDing a connector, even just a manufacturer can point you to a website with a pretty good set of search tolls to find a match.  There's some chance they're custom, I suppose, but generally it's enough of an expense that they just use something common in the industry and cheap/available - so there's at least a decent chance they're still available.

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No, sadly there is no ID visible :( Maybe there is but its probably under the epoxy.


--- Quote from: james_s on December 31, 2018, 06:14:17 am ---I'm afraid I can't help with the connectors, although they do look a lot like ordinary .25" spade pins, I've seen very similar connectors in some things like washing machines and clothes dryers.

I've repaired a number of potted devices by using a heat gun and various pointy tools to dig into the epoxy so you might give that a go first. Many types of epoxy get soft while heated.

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I tried that but the case of the device is a giant heat sink. That generator uses an inverter to get the 230v instead of directly taking the electricity from the alternator so it needs a giant heatsink which they intergrated in the casing.

I might still try in the middle though.

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