DESCRIPTION of DC Extension Cables
DC Extension Cable
AKA DC Extension Lead, DC Extension Cord
Length: 20 Metres
Connections
Input: 5.5 x 2.1mm Female DC Connection
Output: 5.5 x 2.1mm Male DC Connection
Colour: Black
USES of DC Extension Cables
Allows you extend the length of a power cable that uses a 5.5 x 2.1mm DC jack
Commonly used with 12Vdc power supplies
Would also work with 5.5 x 2.5mm DC jacks
Commonly used with 5Vdc power supplies
Would also work with 24Vdc power units that use 5.5 x 2.1mm / 2.5mm DC plugs
Could also work with 5 Volt power adapters that use 5.5 x 2.1mm / 2.5mm DC plugs
Widely used in the CCTV industry
ADVANTAGES of DC Extension Cables
Simpler way of extending your DC run than using CAT5 / CAT6 baluns
Would be ideal for smaller jobs or perhaps would suit DIYers more than using baluns
A 10m DC extension lead, while less popular in terms of length, still fills a common need
DISADVANTAGES of DC Extension Cables
More expensive than using baluns especially on large jobs
The length of the extension run is limited
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