Double Banana Plugs | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

Bob SnyderOGR Forum Member

I like the clean-cut appearance of cabling I've seen in some of the posted photos on this Forum. In particular, the double banana plugs used to and from TIUs is very appealing to me. I haven't really done a detailed search for the plugs yet (saw some at Mouser's site), but was wondering if you need to specify the center-to-center distance of the pins when ordering, or is there an industry standard for these plugs which will ensure a perfect fit on my TIUs and Z-4000s?

4/1/1210:48 PM

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Barry BroskowitzOGR Forum Member MEMORIALIZED MEMBER

Bob,

As long as you get a double plug of the correct size, I believe that the spacing is standard. I'v bought several different ones over the years and never had a problem.

MartyEOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBERMEMORIAL SUPPORTER

I've gotten mine at Radio Shack. Perfect sizing.

Southwest HiawathaOGR Forum Member

I get mine at the local electronic supply house. Every one I have ever seen has had the same spacing, which fits MTH transformers, TIU's, etc.

Rich883OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I believe the double plugs are a standard spacing, I have not experienced different widths.

They are available at Radio Shack and other electronics supply places.

Bob SnyderOGR Forum Member

Thanks, all.

The GN ManOGR Forum Member

The standard spacing for a double banana plug is 0.75 inch between centers.

http://www.pomonaelectronics.c...DP-4892-4898_100.pdf

DMASSOOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

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