Hey everyone, I recently bought a solar fan, but the wires are too short for my needs. I'm looking to get longer cables but I'm not sure what they're called or how to search for them. Any ideas?
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It looks like you've got standard barrel connectors. You can find extensions pretty easily—just determine the barrel size and jump back onto Amazon. They have lengths ranging from about 3 feet up to 10 feet right away!
The cables you're looking at are likely DC barrel jacks. They're pretty common, although there are several sizes—2.1mm is the standard these days. You could also try searching for DC plugs or jacks to find what you need.
Yep, those are definitely barrel connectors! To order them without hassle, you'll need to know the outer diameter of the receiver and the pin. If you can, I'd suggest making the extensions yourself with some automotive wire, solder, and heat shrink—though I get that some people don't have the tools for that.
Just ordering some extensions is an option too if you don't want to DIY!