Bell & Howell ME Power Cord for 285 Filmosound Amp electric cable supply wire Original vintage 1950s - Black

This listing is for one power cord. These cords were made in the USA for B&H, primarily by the company ME, and were OEM for many 285 projector amps. The plug that actually goes into the device is 13/16 wide and 7/16 to 1/2 inch high. The two male contact pins coming out of your device should be 1/8 inch in diameter. The male pins should be 5/16 inch from center to center. About 6' long. Message with order if you care what color you get.

There are lots of similar vintage cables! I've tried to photograph some of the similar ones together in the second photo. This listing is circled. This particular cord is very uncommon. If your equipment is Revere or Bell & Howell, this is a likely candidate, depending on the year.

These were standard equipment in the tube era to ensure that when someone opened the case to change a tube, the power to the chassis was automatically cut.  OEM part in 1950s and 1960s vintage USA and Japan-made audio equipment.

These are not polarized, and should not be used in new work unless it is double-insulated. Polarized outlets were not even required by the housing code NEC until 1962!

This cord is VERY hard to find. Another option to reduce cost is to search for our "Phalo" electric cord, which is close enough in its specs to work powering your amp. But this one is the original.