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Jjames610
Aspirant
Aug 30, 2021

RBS40 power adapter physical specification

I want to extend the power adapter that came with the RBS40 but am at a loss with the exact size of the plug.  I thought it was a 2.1x5.5 mm male plug but I've order two different ones on AMAZON and ...
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CrimpOn
Guru - Experienced User
Aug 30, 2021

time to get out a micrometer and measure the plug?

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Jjames610
Aspirant
Aug 31, 2021

I thought it was going to be simple.  Someone out there had bought an extension that worked but I guess I was wrong.  Back to the drawing board;-)

 

Joe

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    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Aug 31, 2021

    You can't use a 110v power extension cord? 

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      Jjames610
      Aspirant
      Aug 31, 2021

      That's what I'm doing.  It just looks bad.  I wanted to use an extension to run it down the door frame then along the baseboard behind a cabinet to the outlet.  

       

      Joe

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        FURRYe38
        Guru - Experienced User
        Aug 31, 2021

        What is the color of the paint around the door frame?