Breeze Connectors

Hi All

As I can’t get the types of ‘Breeze’ connector (socket) that I need I’ve produced a 3D print! The connector series all use the same outer shell and pins in various sizes so I can get sockets with the right shell size but the wrong insert. I’ve also modelled the two spacer rings. So making careful measurement I’ve made a 3D file and had the insert that I need printed!

As well as the insert, the cable guides and the ‘backshell?’, are also rare. I assume that these were the first things taken off and easily discarded.

Anyway, attached is a photo showing the shell and the original insert parts (top), the new printed parts are shown below with the new cable guide and backshell.

Amazingly the thread on the backshell fitted! With just a little forcing, which I assume was just cleaning the threads, the back shell went on readily!

Now I need to draw up some more inserts and also I’ll be drawing the odd antenna connectors which I can’t find in any form – I’ll just make them!

I can get backshell printed in Aluminium but I suspect I will paint a plastic one!

Cheers

James

No worries. Seen other thread.

PM is not enabled for new users. I know radardesk. I will let him know.

Sorry to bring an old thread back to life..

Does anyone have a copy of AP1086 Section 5X as shared by user “radarsdesk”? Sadly the download link is long since dead…

As I’m still unsure how to PM on this forum, my email address is in the attached jpg if needed for the file.

Many thanks indeed, Scott.

Dave
Thank you, that’s the missing one.

Apologies for that, 2 pages must’ve been taken through in scanning.
Hopefully the missing page will be attached.

Regards

Dave

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Dave
Just noticed, page 19 is missing.

Dave
Being looking for this sort of Info for some time, Thanks

Dave, It certainly is (of interest, that is!). Thank You

Thanks Dave. Much appreciated.

Dave,
Very many thanks!
Andy

Sorry it’s taken a while to scan this life getting in the way! Hopefully it will post ok.

Here’s the link to a scan of AP1086 Section 5X dated 5th August 1960; I tried to embed here but it wouldn’t work

http://www.filedropper.com/ap1086sec5x

If you have any trouble with the file then please let me know and I should be able to e-mail a copy to you.

Hope the Sec 5X is of interest.

Regards

Dave

Thanks Terry.

aircraftclocks – thanks for post #33. Thanks P&P and Dave – all info helpful.

Me too, I’d been on the lookout for 5X for ages.

So am I!

Well I am interested.

Just found a comment in the Mk4/7 catalogue which states “Mark 3 plugs and sockets have now become obsolete and should not be considered for equipment under design. In all instances the Mark 3 range has been replaced by Mark 4.”. There is a similar comment regarding Mk5/7 connectors.

P & P good info.
I have been looking into breeze and Mk4 connectors for a little while now and occasionally connectors are referred to as a Mk3.
Given that it is not a Mk 4 or later, is a Mk3 a “late” version Breeze?

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