Product Description
A 30 cm DC female power cable for CCTV and LED installations. It suits short, in-line connections at the camera end, inside a junction box, or at a power supply enclosure where you need a female barrel termination without soldering.
Key specs
- Connector: standard DC barrel female
- Lead length: 30 cm
- Wires: red and black, pre-attached for polarity identification
- Compatible with: 12V DC power supplies
- Typical use: CCTV cameras, LED devices, power distribution boxes
Why polarity marking matters
The red wire is the positive lead and the black wire is the negative lead. Clear colour coding lets installers wire into a power supply or distribution box quickly and correctly, reducing the risk of a reversed-polarity connection.
Where it fits on a job
This cable is built for short runs — inside a junction box, at a power supply unit, or at the camera itself — rather than as a long-distance power extension. On CCTV jobs, it's typically used to break into a 12V DC line feeding a camera, or to terminate a tail coming out of a distribution box. Keep in mind that voltage drop increases with cable length and load, so for longer runs check the supply's rating and cable quality to avoid flickering or dropout on IR-equipped cameras at night.
Specifications
- Brand
- Unbranded
- Colour
- Black, Red
- SKU
- DC-FEMALE-RED-&-BLACK
Frequently Asked Questions
What voltage is this DC cable rated for?
It's designed for 12V DC power supplies, typical of CCTV camera and LED device installations.
How do I tell positive from negative on this cable?
The red wire is positive and the black wire is negative, so polarity is clear during wiring.
How long is the lead?
The lead is 30 cm, suited to short connections inside junction boxes or power supply enclosures.
Can this cable cause flickering on my camera at night?
On longer runs, voltage drop at the DC input can contribute to IR flickering, so check your power supply rating and cable length for longer installs.
