Alternative cord fixation in a classic continental European plug |
Even in plugs without a cord grip electricians were able to fix cords in a
secure way. The method shown below asks for expertise, patience
and craftsmen that are not paid by the piece. |
left | Drawing
made by Reiner Hahn that shows in four steps how a cord can be
secured in a plug without cord grip. |
right | Bakelite,
single piece plug with a cord secured according to the method shown
right. This simple type of plug have been made from the early 1930s
until the 1950s. The shown plug is a 1930s Felmas type 6789 plug,
but the method to fix cords could be used on many types of simple
plugs. {RH} |
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