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Does anyone have a good hack for securing 12v power jacks in their socket?

1 pointsby stacktrustover 1 year ago

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1970-01-01over 1 year ago
A solved problem:<p><a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.parts-express.com&#x2F;Marine-Grade-Locking-Cigarette-Lighter-Plug-12-VDC-265-272?quantity=1" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.parts-express.com&#x2F;Marine-Grade-Locking-Cigarette...</a>
h2odragonover 1 year ago
drive a woodscrew in beside the power plug thing and the &quot;lighter socket&quot; in a car to ensure the thing stays in. (same axis as the plug)<p>Works for shovel and other tool handles too.