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QUESTION FOR THE ELECTRICAL - GENIUS'S

BLUEKNIGHT911

Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
This is what I want to do - eliminate the HUGH 12v plug ( and the necessary socket ) on my Sirius receiver .... I think I can put a Male RCA plug in place of the HUGH 12v plug and then put a Female RCA chassis socket in place of the 12v socket ..... I have the Male RCA and stripped it down to a center wire which is insulated ( I think + ) and bare copper wire ( I think - ) ..... I found this on e-bay ...item 252963605318 ( the chassis socket ) ......if you think this will work , how would I wire the Female if my assumption on the RCA male is correct ....... Thanks in advance ...... Mike :thumbup:
 
This is what I want to do - eliminate the HUGH 12v plug ( and the necessary socket ) on my Sirius receiver .... I think I can put a Male RCA plug in place of the HUGH 12v plug and then put a Female RCA chassis socket in place of the 12v socket ..... I have the Male RCA and stripped it down to a center wire which is insulated ( I think + ) and bare copper wire ( I think - ) ..... I found this on e-bay ...item 252963605318 ( the chassis socket ) ......if you think this will work , how would I wire the Female if my assumption on the RCA male is correct ....... Thanks in advance ...... Mike :thumbup:

A picture or a link would help.
 
Go for it...

I like the heated gear plugs or the tender plugs. As stated keep your polarity straight...��
 
SUGGESTIONS

Somewhat true. As long as they are rated for the current you will be pulling. I like the battery-tender type plugs for this sort of thing.

Something like this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NCOKZQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I like both of your idea's ...... but the RCA female is a CHASSIS type fitting so I can just drill a hole and fasten it on neatly .... no flopping around .................. the reason for this is ..... I actually managed to SHORT my Sirius out while plugging the HUGH 12v plug into the socket :banghead::banghead::banghead: ...... I didn't even think that was possible ..... Mike :thumbup:
 
= & -

Any matching plugs will work, just keep the + and - correct.
I think I have the polarity correct for the Male RCA ...... it's the female I'm not sure about ???? .... It's not apparent to me where to make the connections from the pic on e-bay ......... Mike :thumbup:
 
I like both of your idea's ...... but the RCA female is a CHASSIS type fitting so I can just drill a hole and fasten it on neatly .... no flopping around .................. the reason for this is ..... I actually managed to SHORT my Sirius out while plugging the HUGH 12v plug into the socket :banghead::banghead::banghead: ...... I didn't even think that was possible ..... Mike :thumbup:

Ok with yhat said look into these:http://m.ebay.ie/itm/DC12V-3A-2pin-...5-2-1-2-5mm-/371039587708?nav=SEARCH:thumbup: still gotta watch polarity & amprage but does allow for a clean stable mount. Can even find some weather covers that are quit handy when installed properly. Here:
https://m.banggood.com/Waterproof-3...harger-Plug-Female-Panel-Mount-p-1053675.html
(Ive had good luck scraping them from old boom box radios, after ive located the matching male end power supply & would wire up however i needed. + to the inside on male end has less chance of shorting out if you miss the hole)
 
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USB power

Sirius also offers a USB style power plug for many of their docks and radios. Don't know if that would be of benefit, but that's the route I went. Much more secure, I was having issue with the 12 v plug end working its way out of the socket during rides.
 
THIS MIGHT WORK

Here is what I use. May or may not meet your intent. This plugs into the PowerConnect dock and uses USB power.

https://www.amazon.com/Compact-Spor...1295&sr=8-1&keywords=stratus+7+usb+power+cord
Joel the Biker let me know that inside the HUGH 12v plug was a voltage reducer ( 12v to 5v ) ..... I read the specs on the one from Amazon and it also reduces the Voltage so this looks the one to use .... I have to make sure the plug will work in my model Sirius ........ Thanks much ...... Mike :thumbup:
 
SOLUTION

Sirius also offers a USB style power plug for many of their docks and radios. Don't know if that would be of benefit, but that's the route I went. Much more secure, I was having issue with the 12 v plug end working its way out of the socket during rides.
SEE POST # 13 & 14 .......MIKE :thumbup:
 
SOLUTION

Ok with yhat said look into these:http://m.ebay.ie/itm/DC12V-3A-2pin-...5-2-1-2-5mm-/371039587708?nav=SEARCH:thumbup: still gotta watch polarity & amprage but does allow for a clean stable mount. Can even find some weather covers that are quit handy when installed properly. Here:
https://m.banggood.com/Waterproof-3...harger-Plug-Female-Panel-Mount-p-1053675.html
(Ive had good luck scraping them from old boom box radios, after ive located the matching male end power supply & would wire up however i needed. + to the inside on male end has less chance of shorting out if you miss the hole)
SEE POST # 13 & 14 ...... MIKE
 
Mike,
You said that you shorted out the receiver; do you need one?
I've got an Onyx sitting here in my desk that's hooked up to nothing... :D
 
SIRIUS XM RECEIVER

Mike,
You said that you shorted out the receiver; do you need one?
I've got an Onyx sitting here in my desk that's hooked up to nothing... :D[ I should have worded that better :banghead: .... I Shorted out the 12v socket ( which powered the Sirius receiver ) ...... it was fused, so no harm done :clap::clap:....... but Thanks for the generous offer :yes::yes: your :firstplace: .......;)...... Mike :thumbup:
 
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