Anyone know the name of these connectors? - Page 1
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author: whatsthegeek
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 30, 2018, 06:38:31 pm
content: HiI'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 theb*stards who built that thing potted all the electronicsThe 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!

author: james_s
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 31, 2018, 06:14:17 am
content: 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.

author: DaJMasta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 31, 2018, 06:58:11 am
content: 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.

author: beanflying
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 31, 2018, 07:26:27 am
content: 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

author: whatsthegeek
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 31, 2018, 11:44:21 am
content: Thanks you all so much!Quote from: beanflying on December 31, 2018, 07:26:27 amYes, 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 amNo, sadly there is no ID visibleMaybe there is but its probably under the epoxy.Quote from: james_s on December 31, 2018, 06:14:17 amI 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.

author: beanflying
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 31, 2018, 11:54:54 am
content: Narva is an Australian brand as far as I know but the connectors are a generic Automotive one so try that path locally.https://www.narva.com.au/categories/electrical/connectors/quick_connect_connectors/male_quick_connectThe box of Narva connectors came from an Auto Parts supplier when I rewired my old Series 3 Land Rover. Those that have owned one will know whybloody pommie !@#$$%%$ing car wiring ...