{"product_id":"dc-barrel-jack-screw-terminal-adapter","title":"DC Barrel Jack Screw Terminal Adapter - 5.5x2.1mm or 5.5x2.5mm, Male or Female","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__lead\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nznpd__intro\"\u003eA DC barrel connector with a 2-way screw terminal on the back, so you can put a plug or socket on a power lead without soldering. Choose the female socket to accept a plug pack's barrel plug, or the male plug to feed a device that has a DC socket. Both come in 5.5 x 2.1mm, the usual size on 12V plug packs, and 5.5 x 2.5mm. Each terminal is moulded with a + or - beside its screw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"nznpd__h\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__specs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBarrel sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5.5 x 2.1mm or 5.5 x 2.5mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eVersions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFemale socket or male plug\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWire connection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2-way screw terminal, cross-head screws\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePolarity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+ and - moulded on the body, + to the centre pin\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCurrent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe suggest up to 2A\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMale ~37mm, female ~30mm long; body ~14mm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"nznpd__h\"\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__included\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__qty\"\u003e1×\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDC barrel screw terminal adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eFemale socket or male plug in the size you select. Order one of each type for a joint you can unplug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"nznpd__h\"\u003eGreat for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__uses\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003ePowering a 12V LED strip from a plug pack\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003eReplacing a cut or damaged plug on a CCTV camera lead\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003eFeeding an Arduino Uno's barrel jack from a bench supply\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003eMaking a plug-in joint in a low-voltage DC cable\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__qs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWiring \u0026amp; getting started\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col class=\"nznpd__steps\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the barrel size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eLook for 5.5 x 2.1mm or 5.5 x 2.5mm on your power supply or device label. The two sizes look almost the same, but a 2.5mm plug sits loose on a 2.1mm socket pin and a 2.1mm plug will not fit a 2.5mm socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrip and fit the wires\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrip about 5mm from each wire, twist the strands, and push them into the square openings on the end of the green block. Tighten each screw firmly and tug the wire to check it holds. For a connector with the lead already fitted, see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dc-power-pigtail-cable-5-5x2-1mm\"\u003e5.5x2.1mm DC power pigtail\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatch the polarity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003ePut the positive wire under the screw marked + and the negative under the screw marked -. The + terminal goes to the centre pin, which suits centre-positive supplies, the usual type on 12V plug packs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck before you power up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasure the voltage and polarity at the far end with a multimeter before connecting your device, and keep the load to 2A or less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"NZN Electronics","offers":[{"title":"5.5x2.1mm \/ Female socket","offer_id":67684748197984,"sku":"CON-DC-55-21-F","price":2.29,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5.5x2.1mm \/ Male plug","offer_id":67684748230752,"sku":"CON-DC-55-21-M","price":2.29,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5.5x2.5mm \/ Female socket","offer_id":67684748263520,"sku":"CON-DC-55-25-F","price":2.29,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5.5x2.5mm \/ Male plug","offer_id":67684748296288,"sku":"CON-DC-55-25-M","price":2.29,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/6127\/0112\/files\/dc-barrel-screw-terminal-adapter-female-socket.png?v=1792636640","url":"https:\/\/www.nznelectronics.co.nz\/products\/dc-barrel-jack-screw-terminal-adapter","provider":"NZN Electronics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}