Product Description
This is a 30cm DC female barrel connector cable with bare red and black wire ends, used to wire a camera or LED device into a 12V DC power supply or distribution box without soldering.
What it's for
The female barrel end plugs onto a standard DC power lead (the type most CCTV cameras use), while the loose red and black wires connect to a power supply unit or junction box terminal. Red is positive, black is negative — keeping polarity correct matters, since reversing it can damage the connected device.
Where it fits
At 30cm, this is a short-run cable — suited to tight spaces inside a junction box, power supply enclosure, or right at the camera's installation point, rather than running power over any distance. If you need to cover more than a short gap, you'll want a longer DC extension lead instead.
A practical note on power
CCTV infrared (IR) LEDs draw more current at night. If a camera flickers or drops its image after dark, a weak or poor-quality power connection is a common cause — so it's worth checking that this cable and its connected supply are rated adequately for the camera in question, especially over any distance.
No soldering, crimping or splicing tools are needed — just secure wire connections at the terminal end.
Specifications
- Brand
- Unbranded
- Colour
- Black, Red
- SKU
- DC-FEMALE-RED-&-BLACK
Frequently Asked Questions
What voltage is this cable rated for?
It's designed for 12V DC power applications, the standard voltage used by most CCTV cameras and LED devices.
Which wire is positive?
The red wire is the positive connection and the black wire is negative — getting this right matters, as reversed polarity can damage the connected device.
Is 30cm long enough to run from my camera to the power supply?
Only for short gaps — this lead is meant for tight spaces like inside a junction box or enclosure, not for covering any real distance; a longer lead would suit longer runs.
Do I need any tools to fit this cable?
No soldering or crimping is required — the red and black wires connect directly to your power supply or distribution box terminals.
