power cord

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Has anybody seen 5.5/2.1mm power cords with the connector on each end?

Edit: Located in the US?

I have a box where I bring in 5v via a panel mount connector, would like to install another & wire it in parallel to have a 5V source for charging a battery in a remote, which has a 5.5/2.1mm panel mount connector also.
I know I could just splice 2 back to back, seems kinda crude.

Best I could find so far is these guys for single ended cables.
http://actionelectronicswholesale.com/DC-Power-Plug-Cords-Jack-Socket-Cords-C871.aspx

I suppose I could wire several together up and call it my remote charging station ...

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All Electronics had some, but it's been a year or so since I bought them, so they might be gone by now.

They're made with red zip cord that's heavier than the usual wall wart cable: I'm pretty sure they're at least 18g, maybe even 16.

I also noticed recently that BG Micro is now selling Y cables with those connectors for about $2.50. In both genders, iirc.

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I found this, can't tell what the outer diameter is tho
http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/CB-204/2-CABLE-W/2.1MM-COAX-POWER-PLUGS-BOTH-ENDS//1.html

BGMicro has a lot of neat stuff!

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Crudely, (but without cheating) the outer is about 23 px and the inner is between 8 and 9 px, which would make the outer between 5.4 and 6 mm so its most likely what you want.

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Ok, I ordered a few, will see if they suit the need.
Looks like the other parts are mostly 5.5 mm, so might be okay.
Thanks!