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Re: Electric Plug Older Orange-tube C5

Started by chasp, 05/03/2009 04:00PM
Posted 05/03/2009 04:00PM Opening Post
Mike Morea said:

Hello folks: I've just acquired an older C5 Orange-tube with cutout holes in the fork arms. Optics are gangbusters with sharp lunar images using the supplied .965 6mm. Problem. Mo power cord. The plug is an unusual configuration. It is a dime-size round rather than oval hole on the side of the drive base just under the fork arm with the manual dec control in it. Projecting from the hole are two prongs, aligned horizontal to the ground, and made of what looks like aluminum. The upper prong is a bit narrower than the lower. SN looks like 214346. Any idea just how difficult it's going to be to get a cord or rewire?


Thanks. Mike.

You must have the pre 1976 small round base C5. I know Don Rothman from Astroparts Outlet had the power cord your looking for a few months back. He should be listed under vendors on this site.

Chas
Posted 05/03/2009 06:05PM #1
Most towns have an electronics store that carries almost anything. (In Riverside, CA it is on Main Street, just below the 60....anybody around here knows about it!!!) Take the telescope in there and show it to them. They can either find the connector in a drawer or order it for you, I'll bet a dollar!

Alex