12V DC CCTV Male and Female Power Connector Plug and Socket Adapter

The 12V DC CCTV Male and Female Power Connector Plug and Socket Adapter (SKU FEMALE-POWER-SCREW-GR) is a pair of DC connectors: one male plug and one female jack. You fit them to low-voltage cable to build a new power lead, repair a damaged end or extend an existing run.

What the specs mean for you

• 12V DC: for CCTV cameras and power supplies that run on 12-volt direct current.
• 5.5mm outer, 2.1mm inner diameter: the barrel size and the centre-pin size. Both must match the socket or plug you are joining to.
• Male plug and female jack: the plug goes into a matching socket on a device. The jack accepts a matching plug.
• Cable mount design: holds the conductor in place to keep the electrical contact stable.

Where it fits

Listed uses are CCTV cameras, DVRs (digital video recorders), NVRs (network video recorders) and LED power systems, plus other low-voltage DC setups.

What else you need

• Two-core low-voltage cable.
• A 12V DC power supply.
• A camera or recorder with a 5.5mm / 2.1mm DC input.

Check cable length and quality as well. A weak supply or a long, thin cable can cause voltage drop. At night the infrared (IR) LEDs draw more power, so the camera may flicker or show a black screen.