Old 2 pin plug

[jazzcricket]

I've just come across an old reel to reel tape recorder, and it has the old style 2 pin plug.
Is it possible to buy an adaptor, to fit into the normal 3 pin plug socket?
I've googled it, but all i can find is the euro adaptors. I'm guessing that wouldn't work.

Any advice appreciated.

 

[sparkwright]

You mean a British two pin plug?

Would a shaver adapter do?

Or can you replace the plug?

 

[jazzcricket]

Ok, i've just got the full scoop from my father. The tape recorder used to sit in an old grundig gramaphone thing, i actually remember it, was the size of a small car. The recorder pluged into an internal socket within the gramaphone case.
The maker of the tape recorder was italian, so i might try the euro adapter, if not, i'll try the shaving adapter. Not holding out my hopes.

 

[RF Lighting]

Are you sure it is definately rated for direct connection to the mains?

The main unit which used to power this may have contained a transformer which powered the reel to reel.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Why not replace the plug?

 

[bernardgreen]

The main unit which used to power this may have contained a transformer which powered the reel to reel.

Definately possible. You need to check the reel to reel unit is suitable for connection to 230 volt supply.