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DC Power Extension Cables

The DC power extension cables are uniquely designed to extend this distance from a source of power to an end device desiring direct current over the distance, having eliminated the limitations created by fixed locations of electrical outlets.

DC Power Extension Cable Products

DC Power Extension Cord Parameters

ltem Name	Values
Color	White, Red, Black
Gauge	12 - 30AWG(Support Customization)
Voltage	3 - 24V
Waterproof Rate	IP67
Inside diameter	2.1mm, 2.2mm (Support Customization)
Outside Diameter	5.5mm, 3.5mm (Support Customization)
Conductor Material	Copper, Tinned copper
Insulation Material	PVC
Max current	0-12A(Based on customer's needs)
Rated Temperature	-40-80°C
Cable Length	Custom for your projects
Certification	Rohs, CE

How to Construct and Design DC Power Extension Cables?

DC power extension cables are designed with the view of long-lasting and working with power efficiently as it is transmitted. Main features:

Conductor Material: Generally copper, as it has high conductivity.
Wire Gauge: Determined by the current requirement and cable length to minimize voltage drop.
Insulation: PVC, rubber, and Teflon are some of the ordinary materials used, depending on the requirements for resistance to the environment.
Configuration: To make them flexible, cables may be stranded, while for nominal stiffness and ruggedness, they may be solid.
Connectors: These will vary based on application, and the most common styles are barrel and automotive-style connectors, rated for specific voltage and current.
Jacketing: Outer protective materials, designed for environmental protection.
Color Coding: Red, generally for plus, and black for negative, to help in identification.
Compliance with regional and application sector-based standards, such as UL or CE, is important in terms of safety and performance.

What are the DC power extension cable’s Primary Uses?

The primary purpose of the DC power extension is to extend a reliable and secure power supply to devices sited apart from the main power source. Undermentioned, some of the circumstances in which these types of cables have an important device requirement:

Outdoor installations with illumination and monitoring equipment positioned at significant distances from the nearest indoor power source.
Any automotive applications that require powering products beyond what is in the dashboard or glove compartment.
Temporary events installations, camping equipment, or even mobile food vendors all require portable electricity.

How to choose the right gauge for a DC power extension cable?

The ideal gauge for a DC power extension cord is determined by the load current and the cable length. Thicker (lower gauge number) cables are used in longer applications or for a high current in order to limit unwanted resistance and voltage drop, hence transferring power efficiently without signal loss due to serious heat generation. A suitable wire gauge can be chosen from wire gauge charts or online calculators that take into consideration these factors.

Can DC power extension cables be used outdoors? Advice for the precautions that should be taken?

For outdoor use, there are DC power extension cords available. However, with the right specifications, they can show UV-resistance and general weatherproofing to be protected from environmental elements. You are supposed to use a cable made for outdoor use and then protect the connections from direct exposure to water and extreme temperatures.

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