DIY Project Solenoid 12volt extension cable....solution found!

[G H Nelson]

Hi Crew
I would like to increase the length of the power cable to the Solenoid/Reg!
Does anyone know which...cable I need.
I purchased one from Amazon but the jack plug doesn't fit?

Cheers!

 

[MartyK]

That looks like a bog standard 2.1 or 2.5mm barrel connector on the solenoid. What did you purchase from Amazon? Is there a mention of the size on the solenoid or regulator, or can you measure the diameter of the existing plug?

 

[G H Nelson]

Hi
Thanks for the reply!
I purchased this cable below.
The jack is too large.
Amazon product ASIN B076DVH6BK
What I can't get, is that I have a spare PSA for a Twinstar Light below, and that 2.1mm Jack fits into the Solenoid.
Amazon product ASIN B0CCXRV3XCProbably just purchase another PSA with the longer cable length.
Amazon product ASIN B0C2Z8PZRDCheers

 

[fredi]

If you are confident soldering, you can extend the cable, I would use glue lined heat shrink tube to seal it

 

[NotoriousENG]

If your unsure or connector size there are little kits with adapters to a variety of barrel connector sizes, I've used them before for a speaker with a non-standard charge plug.

Soldering is also an option as already mentioned but if your not confident, I'd look to either crimp connectors (kits on Amazon can be had for cheap), or solder-heat shrink splices that can done with just a heat gun.

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[G H Nelson]

@NotoriousENG
Thanks for the help.....definitely the barrel is not the correct size....for that socket!
Will have a look!
Cheers

 

[G H Nelson]

Purchased some of these converters from Amazon.
Amazon product ASIN B09VGS7KLTThe white-tipped DC Barrel adapter fitted so all good.
Tested with the newer longer cable and the solenoid switched on and off

Cheers!

 

[fredi]

Hot glue gun to fix together could be worthwhile

 

[G H Nelson]

Cheers Fredi
Now I know the size 2.5mm will try and source a right-angle convertor!
Then I will do what you suggested

 

[MartyK]

Adhesive lined heat shrink tubing is another good way to fix them together, I use that stuff a LOT with DIY projects. Glad you got the plug size ID'd and ironed out a solution!

 

[G H Nelson]

Adhesive lined heat shrink tubing is another good way to fix them together, I use that stuff a LOT with DIY projects. Glad you got the plug size ID'd and ironed out a solution!

Thanks got there in the end!
Was going to purchase some calipers but that was another £20.
Still, all good and I can use the cables I purchased....for other solenoids if needed.
I got a glue gun and black glue so will use that.
Cheers