what's this 3 phase plug?

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Wed Nov 26, 2014 10:35 am

There's a spare switched 3 Phase socket in the barn that I can use for the ramp (saves any drokking about with the existing electrics, i.e. me spending cash I don't have/need to!) but it's not an IEC 3 phase connector, it's much older and I don't recognise it.

Anyone know what it's called/where to get one?
It's a proper industrial fitting (metal case, screw on outer sleeve etc.) 15 amp rated.

And an existing/corresponding plug, for comparison;

Seems to have a makers mark of "LD" inside a diamond.

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Wed Nov 26, 2014 12:27 pm

Lewden plug

Post by **NafemanNathan** » Wed Nov 26, 2014 12:31 pm

It's a Lewde.... Awwwwwww

Post by **Thebusofwoe** » Wed Nov 26, 2014 1:23 pm

We have one fitted in our workshop but was disconnected years ago. Not used afaik any more

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Wed Nov 26, 2014 1:53 pm

Thebusofwoe wrote:We have one fitted in our workshop but was disconnected years ago. Not used afaik any more

Yeah, it pre-dates the IEC connectors.

Have they by any chance got the plug that goes into it, going spare? 4 pin 15 amp???

farlow · Post by **farlow** » Wed Nov 26, 2014 2:20 pm

Mate that is old, we had some fitted to our old single stroke presses at work dating from the late 60's. Unfortunately I don't know what they're called but I'd be surprised if you can find one.

farlow · Post by **farlow** » Wed Nov 26, 2014 2:21 pm

Even if this thread clearly states that you've "found" one

Post by **Vtecmec** » Wed Nov 26, 2014 2:42 pm

There are quite a few of these on ebay.

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Wed Nov 26, 2014 3:44 pm

Yeah I've seen.
You can also still buy them new (both a new range that is similar but not compatible and the same old range).
If its possible to pick up a redundant/surplus one from somewhere for free instead though, I'm not averse to the idea!

Ted · Post by **Ted** » Wed Nov 26, 2014 8:06 pm

Is 15 amps enough for a ramp ?