12v through audio jacks?

[347sixtyseven]

Hi guys,

Just wondering if it is ok to run 12v dc through audio jacks?

I am building a power supply with 5 outputs of 12 v at 500 mA and i am very limited space-wise for the sockets.

I was thinking of using the small mono audio jacks instead of the normal dc in jacks.

Cheers

Gary

[WLTerry]

Yes it's possible... like the old DOD stompboxes, there's should not be major problem.

Will

[347sixtyseven]

Cool, thank you Will

[frequencycentral]

The only bad thing is that as the tip is +ve it will short to the socket if you plug it in when switched on - sparks will fly.

[kurtlives]

^use a insulated jack then. Simple and cheap.

[347sixtyseven]

Would shorting be an issue if i used rca plugs instead?