Identify this old track lighting connector


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Old 11-30-17, 05:46 PM
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Identify this old track lighting connector

I'd like to get some more light fixtures for my old track, but not only can't I find any with this connector -- the guy in Minneapolis who supposedly knows this stuff took one look at mine and frowned and said "Oh no, I can't help with THAT."

The round spin-up plastic tightener is about 1" diameter. the distance from blade tip to blade tip is 3/4". I can't find any brand names on the lights or the track.

Any help will be much appreciated!
 
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Old 11-30-17, 06:06 PM
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Welcome to the forums.

He couldn't help with "that" because "that" is usually a spec grade track system. The only two conductor tracks I know of are Juno and Lightolier. Samples below.

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Old 12-01-17, 12:03 PM
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Have you looked inside all covers where splices might be made ,how about on the backside of the track?
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Old 12-01-17, 03:26 PM
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Just when I was giving up hope, I found it!

Progress Lighting, style "TRAK-1"

Case closed!
 
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Old 12-01-17, 03:29 PM
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thanks -- I did look in the outlet when I rewired one of them.... and nothing.

See my earlier post today though, I figured it out!



 
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Old 12-01-17, 03:35 PM
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Pete, I knew about Type J and L (Juno and Lightolier) and even Type H, but this is none of those. It's Progress Lighting, TRAK-1

Funny story... I looked at Progress Lighting's website and their modern connector looks almost identical to this old style and might even work. So I used their "Find a Dealer" tool and they list the guy who frowned and said "Oh no, I can't help with THAT."

I also found a couple of vendors on the web who sell the old style, and one person on eBay who has some, so I am feeling good about this project now.

Thanks for your fast response!
 
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Glad you got to the bottom of it.
 
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Yes, I'm hoping that someone else who has the same issue will find this thread!

I talked to a different lamp repairman in St. Paul and he said "I had the same problem! Never did figure out what brand it was -- ended up replacing the tracks and lights!"

Track lighting is expensive.

Cheers!
 
 

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