[time-nuts] DC distribution

[John Ackermann N8UR]

Not a perfect solution, but for semi-permanent connections you can run a small tie-wrap lengthwise so the ends pass through the space between where the wires on each end split and the body.  Cinch it tight and the connectors won't come apart without cutting the tie wrap.

On Oct 4, 2019, 7:04 PM, at 7:04 PM, Taka Kamiya via time-nuts <time-nuts at lists.febo.com> wrote:
>I used to use power pole, too but they don't lock firmly enough for my
>liking.  So I don't use them anymore.  It would be perfect if there is
>an option to add positive locking mechanism of some kind.
>
>--------------------------------------- 
>(Mr.) Taka Kamiya
>KB4EMF / ex JF2DKG
> 
>
>On Friday, October 4, 2019, 4:06:50 PM EDT, Didier Juges
><shalimr9 at gmail.com> wrote:  
> 
>That's what I do too. I do use Power Pole for my ham stuff that draws
>high
>current but for all the <2A 12V stuff the 5.1mm barrel connector with
>positive center is hard to beat because I have so many power sources
>and
>equipment already wired for it. I am not ready to rewire all the off
>the
>shelf equipment that came with one of those.
>
>Power Pole are convenient for batteries though because you can use the
>connector to charge the battery or use it as a source.
>
>Didier KO4BB
>
>On Fri, Oct 4, 2019, 2:01 PM Taka Kamiya via time-nuts <
>time-nuts at lists.febo.com> wrote:
>
>> Mine is very simple....
>> USB connector for 5VBarrel connector 5.5/2.1mm for 12VTerminal strip
>for
>> 24V
>> None of them are high power devices.
>>
>> ---------------------------------------
>> (Mr.) Taka Kamiya
>> KB4EMF / ex JF2DKG
>>
>>
>>    On Friday, October 4, 2019, 2:03:55 AM EDT, Bill Dailey <
>> docdailey at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>  Setting up a new workbench and am wondering what wisdom people can
>> offer.  I am powering numerous synthesizers (5v), small receivers
>(5v),
>> Upconverters (5v), larger receivers (12v), fury Gpsdo’s.. etc. 
>anyone use
>> something neat and not real expensive for distributing 5v and 12v.  I
>am
>> hoping for a long COTS pcb with fusing and maybe holes for plugs.
>>
>> Any insights?
>>
>> Bill
>>
>> Bill Dailey
>>
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>>
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