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DC power connector for Plusnet Hub One

enrico94 — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 22:06:37 GMT

I am trying to construct a backup power supply for my Hub One.

This thread https://community.plus.net/t5/Everything-else/Looking-to-extend-power-supply-of-my-router-but-DC-connector-isn/td-p/1558292/page/2 says that the DC connector has 5.5mm outer diameter and 3.1mm inner diameter, which agrees with measurements I've made on the existing power supply connector.

I have searched high and low but can't find that combination (5.5/3.1) on any supplier's website. 3.1mm inner diameter seems to be the oddity, and it usually comes with a 6.3mm outer diameter, not the 5.5mm that the router socket needs.

Has anyone managed to source a DC female plug that will connect to the Hub One power socket?

Many thanks.

Re: DC power connector for Plusnet Hub One

Baldrick1 — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 08:58:20 GMT

@enrico94

Your easiest option might be to buy a complete Plusnet Hub One ot BT Home Hub 5 from an auction site and butcher the power supply. They sell for very little money.

Re: DC power connector for Plusnet Hub One

enrico94 — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 22:24:53 GMT

@Baldrick1 Good idea - and might as well use the BT Home Hub in place of the atrocious Plusnet Hub One while I'm at it! 🙂

Re: DC power connector for Plusnet Hub One

Baldrick1 — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 22:45:40 GMT

@enrico94

The Plusnet Hub One is a rebadged BT Home Hub 5a with tweeked firmware.

If you want something better but still cheap from an auction site then get a BT Smarthub or Smarthub 2

Re: DC power connector for Plusnet Hub One

Townman — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 11:39:54 GMT

Might this suffice?

4840.1220 SCHURTER Inc. | Connectors, Interconnects | DigiKey

Re: DC power connector for Plusnet Hub One

enrico94 — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 20:50:16 GMT

Thank you - that looks just the ticket.