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Mains adaptor exit lead extender - what spec?

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23 Dec 2020 13:44 #1 by jann
Mains adaptor exit lead extender - what spec? was created by jann
Have a 2860 which I need to place a distance from the mains supply, so looking for a cable to put on existing end of mains adaptor lead which then goes to router.
Looking around net, I think the right thing to buy is a 'barrel power cord'. Anyone purchased one of these and is it 2.1mm or 2.5mm? Tricky to measure.
Thanks

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23 Dec 2020 17:03 #2 by adrianh54
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jann wrote:
Have a 2860 which I need to place a distance from the mains supply, so looking for a cable to put on existing end of mains adaptor lead which then goes to router.
Looking around net, I think the right thing to buy is a 'barrel power cord'. Anyone purchased one of these and is it 2.1mm or 2.5mm? Tricky to measure.
Thanks




It would be safer and simpler to use a mains extension lead.

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23 Dec 2020 19:02 #3 by hornbyp
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jann wrote:
is it 2.1mm or 2.5mm? Tricky to measure.


According to my Vernier calipers, the outer diameter is 5.5mm and the connector part is 9mm long.

Maybe try and find a technical PDF at RS or Farnell, for one that matches?

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23 Dec 2020 20:10 #4 by hornbyp
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Perhaps more usefully, I found that a 2.5mm drill bit is a nice snug fit, into the plug's centre hole.

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23 Dec 2020 21:46 #5 by jann
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hornbyp - Brilliant! Thanks for that, I (virtually) owe you!

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24 Dec 2020 15:52 #6 by jann
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Received today via Amazon (Farnell wanted to add £14 handling charge...) - and seems to work fine.
For anyone else needing similar, I got: CDL Micro 1.5 m DC Jack 5.5 x 2.5 mm Power Male to Female M-F Extension Cable for CCTV Camera, Black - £3.49
Thanks for assistance!

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