Re: Seeking m/m adapter for a cam power cord

[Unused Classified <strangways@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Aug 1, 7:44=A0am, nick markowitz <nmarkow...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> On Aug 1, 12:44=A0am, Jim <alarmi...@xxxxxxx> wrote:
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> > On Jul 31, 4:51=A0pm, Unused Classified <strangw...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> > > Hi
> > > I just ran a wire (video and power combined) from the DVR through the
> > > crawlspace and out into the yard for a cam that will be up in a tree.
> > > Only to find that the wire and the cam both have female connectors.
> > > The video connector is fine, I found an adapter, but the 12 volt powe=
r
> > > is not.
> > > I really don't want to do any wires splicing.
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Agree 100% about the weatherproof box, I already put it already in the
tree.
The reason I'm doing this rewiring is because the installer never put
the connection in a box.

I gave radio shack a try this morning, they never fail to disappoint.
I'll try Jameco Electronics.
Thanks

> > > Can anyone point me to a site that sells with a Male/Male 12 volt
> > > adapter or a male/male patch cord?
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> > > Thanks
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> > By the way, you're gonna have to seal those connectors pretty good or
> > keep them inside a weatherproof box. I don't know what part of the
> > country you're in but any kind of dampness or humidity eventually does
> > a job on open connectors. It's usually electrolysis and corrosion that
> > takes it's toll. Especially on the power connector.
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> Seems like no matter what you do around here with in 2-5 years your
> back cleaning or replacing connectors.
> They blame it on Acid rain but who knows.