plug fix
OK, I finally got back to show a couple of inexpensive plugs for the SX series. I have four pics, and if i can't add all four to the post, I'll add the odd one or two to the post after.
These are simple, if you have a few workshop tools. You need an electric grinder, doesn't matter which wheel you have, and a pair of pliers. The screwdriver and wire stripper is assumed to be available also!
1. At Home Dopey, you can buy the Leviton plugs for power plug repair. Each one costs a whopping $1.57. In the pics, the yellow one is from Lowies, but I don't like them as well. Anyway, buy at least 4 for your efforts. In another post, someone tried to use a power cord with plug but they wind up too wide so you can't get them both plugged in under the same set A, or B.... Remove the plug inserts from the plug holders.
2. Look at the pics, and you'll see that the original plug is as normal as any everyday plug for an outlet. What you need to do is use the grinder and take off 1/16"- 1/8" off each spade lug. But pay attention here! Do not grind too much too fast or the holder part will start to melt and leave the spade lug loose in the body. Grind each one and then lightly grind off any sharp edges. Note: If you don't grind off enough you will be able to go back and grind a touch more if the plug is too tight.
3. After you grind off each blade the 1/8" and you have removed any burrs, once the piece is cool, you're ready to bend. Take your pliers and grab one blade about 3/4 of the way to where it enters the plastic body. Firmly twist the blade 90 degrees. If you hold too far away from the body the plug may not have enough length for proper contact inside the receiver. I also had to shave just a skosh off the body to allow both to insert easier, I did that with a utility knife, carefully!
4. Using the pliers, you will probably have to carefully squeeze the blades closer to each other so it fits the plug socket on the rear of the receiver. If it's too tight, you either have to squeeze a little more OR you may need to grind off a touch more. It's that simple!!
Once you get each to fit, you can attach your speaker wires to the screw lugs. Looking at the 2 styles of plugs, I like the black Leviton style, but the yellow style screw connectors don't seem as nice as the black ones.
One small thing is after you insert the new plug, it doesn't go into the receiver all the way because of the twist you put in the one leg. To me this isn't any different than the exposed connections for speakers anyway! If you're worried about it, you could place one of those small rubber bands they use for live lobster claws on the spade lugs which would protect the 1/4" not able to be inserted!
Easy fix, 2 plugs with tax costs about $3.25.......Only you know what's behind your receiver
