Need help with identifying the type of connector on vintage Sears kettle

[HVManiac]

Hello everyone,

Guys I've an old Sears kettle that I still use. But recently I noticed that the power cord connector to the kettle is wiggly, but still works. Since, it looks like a removable connector I tried to pull it slightly but it doesn't seem to be removable.

Anyone here has any idea if this part is removable? I need to confirm this or else I might damage a good device. If removable what type of connector is it?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Lucien Nunes]

I agree it is probably supposed to be removable, but may have welded itself in place through arcing or corrosion. You might just need to pull harder.

As this is a UK forum, and kettle connectors generally used to be made to national codes, it's likely we haven't seen exactly this type of connector much over here if at all. Ours were usually larger and always grounded.

 

[buzzlightyear]

Sears Counter Craft Hot Pot Adjustable 5 Cup | eBay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/Sears-Counter-Craft-Hot-Pot-Adjustable-5-Cup/123686450137?hash=item1ccc4973d9:g:Nh4AAOSwYNxafLw2
it would be better to buy this

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Looks like a Kettle lead.

 

[telectrix]

Looks like a Kettle lead.

it looks like a kettle lead, smells like a kettle lead, it's connected to a kettle..... chance is ,,, it is a kettle lead.

think it's an old type round pin type. we used to have similar, but as a more round shape , being 3 pin.

 

[Squid]

Or if you need a lead then something like this, look for the newer moulded ones though.

Power Cord for Sears Bake N Grill Waffle Donut Hamburger # 632.6408 (2pin 36") | eBay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/Power-Cord-for-Sears-Bake-N-Grill-Waffle-Donut-Hamburger-632-6408-2pin-36/201478861386?hash=item2ee913724a:g:FWcAAOxyThVTX8ar

 

[dmxtothemax]

Take the base off the kettle, and look for a small screw,
I have come accross some with screws thru the socket assembly into the plug.

 

[HVManiac]

@buzzlightyear & @SWD Thanks for the really useful link. I think its just worth to get a kettle if this one dies!

 

[HVManiac]

I tried but for some reason the whole portion where its connected keeps wiggling like its not secure. I've a feeling that the socket it's attached to is probably loose or something has melted and corroded. Don't want to break it.

I'm exhausted at this point and like people say "if it ain't broke then don't fix it" .

 

[telectrix]

time to get the gorilla snot glue out. then. .

 

[HVManiac]

time to get the gorilla snot glue out. then. .

Probably I should think about this. But again to use the glue you need to remove the connector!

 

[telectrix]

catch 22.

 

[Squid]

Buy a new kettle and put the old one on a shelf in the garage that is marked "to be repaired later"