Re: DC plug tip converters?

From: Michael (NoSpam_at_att.net)
Date: 01/17/05 

Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2005 19:26:49 GMT

Michael wrote:
>
> Melissa wrote:
> >
> > I have a universal ac adapter with one size plug tip and I want to plug it
> > into something that takes a smaller sized plug tip. Without having to buy a
> > whole new adapter power pack, does anyone know where I can just get a
> > inexpensive package of plug tip adapters, that could change one size plug
> > into another?
> >
> > --
> > Yours In Liberty, Melissa - Colorado, U.S.A.
>
> I grabbed several *barrel connector" adapters from a table of close-out
> items at my local electronics store a year or two ago. I just checked
> each of them and none is marked with manufacturer's name,
> unfortunately. Mfgr.'s name was on the label of each package but I
> tossed the packaging as soon as I got home. Might have a catalog from
> that store. Will look for it and post here later if I find info. that
> you could use.
>
> Others suggested Rat Shack. I do know that place has a large line of
> p.s. cable ends that connect to any of their assorted wall warts and
> power supplies, but I don't know that Rat Shack has barrel connector
> adaptors. (Maybe I missed them.)

Melissa, I must have thrown that catalog away. I remember it was a year
(2?) old.
What you need does exist. I assure you, they cannot be too terribly
rare if my gettin' place has 'em (typically their stock is almost - but
not quite - what I want or need.)

Barrel connector adapters are the greatest thing since audio adapters.
All of the ones I bought are currently in use.

Michael
(Read some of your blog. You can write, ma'am!)

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