repodon

[repodon]

Hey everyone......this is my first post. I need to ask a question that I hope doesn't embarrass me too much.
I recently found my old Uniden LRD 2200sw radar detector that I haven't used in well over 10 years. Of course the vehicle power cord/plug is missing. I went to Radio Shuck looking for a new cord. Finding a 12v 1.3mm tip cord was easy, except that I had to make a choice of either 2, 5 or 10 amp. I don't have any idea which amperage it would be. I had seen a "Universal" radar detector auto power cord for sale that said it would be compatible with the 2200sw. It said the cord was for units with total draw less than 5 amps. The plug has a 5 amp fuse in it. I guess I'm confused because I saw the owners manual for my unit online, and it said that the cord that originally came with it only had a 1 amp fuse in it. Do I need to get a replacement cord that has an amperage that matches the fuse? Obviously I failed electronics 101 back in the day. Any help would be appreciated.
THANK YOU!!! repodon

[Buckdarma]

Hey everyone......this is my first post. I need to ask a question that I hope doesn't embarrass me too much.
I recently found my old Uniden LRD 2200sw radar detector that I haven't used in well over 10 years. Of course the vehicle power cord/plug is missing. I went to Radio Shuck looking for a new cord. Finding a 12v 1.3mm tip cord was easy, except that I had to make a choice of either 2, 5 or 10 amp. I don't have any idea which amperage it would be. I had seen a "Universal" radar detector auto power cord for sale that said it would be compatible with the 2200sw. It said the cord was for units with total draw less than 5 amps. The plug has a 5 amp fuse in it. I guess I'm confused because I saw the owners manual for my unit online, and it said that the cord that originally came with it only had a 1 amp fuse in it. Do I need to get a replacement cord that has an amperage that matches the fuse? Obviously I failed electronics 101 back in the day. Any help would be appreciated.
THANK YOU!!! repodon

well the short and best answer is put the proper fuse into the cord. All these cords have replaceable fuses. They are easily replaceable too and cheap.

Since it a universal plug for all rd's you may be able to get away with it if the rd unit is still properly functioning and doesn't draw more then 1 amp

but why even take the chance ?

Put a link to the cord you bought and I will look at it.

[Buckdarma]

Is it a cord with a replaceable tip? I don't know if your going to be happy with your 2200 though. I have one too and while it still detects radar satisfactorily it has very little filtering of false signals whatsoever which can be a pretty big headache in town.

[repodon]

Hey Buck...thanks for responding. I am a huge B.O.C. fan myself. No...I haven't bought the cord yet from the dealer. We found the proper (interchangable) tip, which was a 1.3mm "H" tip. The sticking point was which cord, the 12v 2 amp, 5 amp or 10 amp. That's all that was available. The usable universal said it should be 5 amp...and the old manual I saw inline said it should be 1 amp fuse. I'm serious...I know NOTHING about this stuff, although I would think that if I can't get an exact match, I would rather get the lower amperage, instead of getting too much. I assume that would fry the unit. BTW: I know my unit is outdated and not too great anymore, but I live in a very rural area. We do have a four lane interstate highway that we have to use to get anywhere. It has a strong State Police presence....thus the detector. If I had the scratch, I'd buy a newer one....but I don't. Thanks again....repoDon

[Buckdarma]

Hey Buck...thanks for responding. I am a huge B.O.C. fan myself. No...I haven't bought the cord yet from the dealer. We found the proper (interchangable) tip, which was a 1.3mm "H" tip. The sticking point was which cord, the 12v 2 amp, 5 amp or 10 amp. That's all that was available. The usable universal said it should be 5 amp...and the old manual I saw inline said it should be 1 amp fuse. I'm serious...I know NOTHING about this stuff, although I would think that if I can't get an exact match, I would rather get the lower amperage, instead of getting too much. I assume that would fry the unit. BTW: I know my unit is outdated and not too great anymore, but I live in a very rural area. We do have a four lane interstate highway that we have to use to get anywhere. It has a strong State Police presence....thus the detector. If I had the scratch, I'd buy a newer one....but I don't. Thanks again....repoDon

no problem pal. I totally understand. I have tested that unit myself and I can tell you one thing you will like. It responds to pulse radar quicker then just about any other detector I own.

It keeps up to even the newest and best models I have in this regard.

The guys at radio shack should be able to show you how to change out that fuse to a lower value.

[Buckdarma]

Hey Buck...thanks for responding. I am a huge B.O.C. fan myself. No...I haven't bought the cord yet from the dealer. We found the proper (interchangable) tip, which was a 1.3mm "H" tip. The sticking point was which cord, the 12v 2 amp, 5 amp or 10 amp. That's all that was available. The usable universal said it should be 5 amp...and the old manual I saw inline said it should be 1 amp fuse. I'm serious...I know NOTHING about this stuff, although I would think that if I can't get an exact match, I would rather get the lower amperage, instead of getting too much. I assume that would fry the unit. BTW: I know my unit is outdated and not too great anymore, but I live in a very rural area. We do have a four lane interstate highway that we have to use to get anywhere. It has a strong State Police presence....thus the detector. If I had the scratch, I'd buy a newer one....but I don't. Thanks again....repoDon

no problem pal. I totally understand. I have tested that unit myself and I can tell you one thing you will like. It responds to pulse radar quicker then just about any other detector I own.

It keeps up to even the newest and best models I have in this regard.

The guys at radio shack should be able to show you how to change out that fuse to a lower value.

[RedRocket]

That fuse should be easily accessible to replace it w/ a 1amp.
If not,get the 2amp. version & hopefully it's not a slo-blow type but rather a fast-blow fuse.
NEVER EVER use a 5 or 10amp version...the RD would likely melt & catch on fire before the fuse blows.