[Milsurplus] Male Plug for this Outlet?

[Nick England]

That "Twist-Tite" is not what we know as a "twist-lock". These were
designed to take a standard straight-blade plug and to hold it firmly. We
went through a similar search on the Greenkeys list regarding the RA-87
loop supply - Here's some of the conversation -
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Paul Birkel: I have an RA-87 loop supply that I’d like to resurrect but am
having difficulty with the DC loop power connectors.  They are Hubbell 9213
l “Twist-Tite” female receptacles as seen in the attached photo.  The
diameter across the outer edge of the prongs is exactly 5/8”.  I can’t find
any “Twist-Tite” documentatio.
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Me -
I found a 1949 electrical supply catalog with the 9213 "Twist-Tite"
receptacle.
https://archive.org/details/MadisonElectricCo/page/n175/mode/2up?q=%22twist+tite%22

The catalog included several other styles of Twist-Tite receptacles (pages
174-175) but NO PLUGS. It says that these take standard parallel blade
plugs/caps and provide greater retention. Weird - have you tried a standard
parallel-blade plug?
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Paul -

Findings:
1. Both polarized and non-polarized two-blade plugs can be fit into the
receptacle, in either direction and equally easily.  I had to search for a
while to find a polarized two-blade plug until I realized that my Ryobi
drill had one (which surprised me then, and still does now … IMO it should
be three-blade/prong).
2. The correct insertion is fully CCW (oriented 215-135 degrees in the
photo).  Assuming that the plug has a rectangular body then the long axis
aligns with the dog-leg.
3. Twisting the plug CW ~45 degrees results in a satisfying click; the
orientation is then 0-180 degrees in the photo.
4.After the click the plug basically can’t be removed with reasonable
force, apparently due to a tight friction-grip.  I didn’t try to force it,
but the pull that I did try definitely was well beyond what might be caused
by a hanging cord, including a trip over said cord.
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Have Fun and let us know if this works!
Nick England K4NYW
www.navy-radio.com


On Mon, Jun 5, 2023 at 4:29 PM Mack McCormick <w4ax.mack at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Does anyone know where I can purchase the MALE plug for this outlet. The
outlet is on a WW 2 generator companion for a BC-669 transceiver. I think
the outlet is a Hubbell 9200 though I'm uncertain of that fact. I've
searched Google for a couple of hours unsuccessfully.
>
> Part number for the plug or a source would be most appreciated.
>
>
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> 73,
>
> Mack
> W4AX
> https://www.qrz.com/db/w4ax
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