I have a bunch of AC adapters for my video cameras. They were bought as replacements for not having the original charger. The chargers work great. The only problem is that the cord length is only three feet. I want to cut these cords in the center and make them longer.
How long can I extend them without messing up the power output? I thought if I could make them nine feet that would be perfect. However, 15 would be super. Would that be too long? Thanks

 

You can make it as long as you want but the longer the cable the lower the voltage at the load. If we knew how long you want to make it, how much current the load takes, the output voltage of the adapter and the minimum acceptable voltage at the load, we can tell you what size wire you need to use.

 

Hi, thanks for the reply. I was just planning to use a similar gauge wire for the extension.

 

You can try extending it to the length you desire and if everything works (voltage at the load is not too low) you're good to go, otherwise you would need to shorten the cable.

 

Or you could use a common DC coaxial extension cord.

 

Given that we have no information about the current supplied by that adapter, nor the voltage required by the video camera, recommending a wire size based on the voltage drop that would be acceptable will be a guess.
Do you have any information about the claimed output of the power supplies?? And what are the power requirements of the video cameras??

 

Given that we have no information about the current supplied by that adapter, nor the voltage required by the video camera, recommending a wire size based on the voltage drop that would be acceptable will be a guess.
Do you have any information about the claimed output of the power supplies?? And what are the power requirements of the video cameras??

Hi, I am so sorry, I goofed. I thought that I was sending the exact power requirements. I should have included a picture of the actual power plug. Instead, I use the picture from the page I bought it from. I did not pay attention and notice that the sticker was incomplete. Here is a picture of the actual power it gives with the amperage. Here is also a picture of the camera with the hole for the adapter. Sorry about that. Thanks so much.

 

Or you could use a common DC coaxial extension cord.

Hi, thanks for the reply. Would it be easy to find the same size plug for this adapter to extend it? If so could you send me a link to where I will acquire this type of extender? Thanks for any help.

 

2A @ 5VDC

I would use whatever is readily available and inexpensive such as 18 AWG lamp cord or speaker cable.

 

You don't need to purchase a plug. The extension cable will be fitted between the cable on the 5 volt adaptor and the existing plug.

 

Would it be easy to find the same size plug for this adapter to extend it? If so could you send me a link to where I will acquire this type of extender?

You would need to measure the diameter of the plug to get the right size.
Amazon should have one of those.

 

Here is an extension cable for a 5.1mm barrel connector cable. You’d have to measure your jack to get the correct size.



Notice it is a male to female adapter. The link is for a 10’ extension. If this one doesn’t work, it’s pretty easy to find one that will!