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		Does anyone have a good hack for securing 12v power jacks in their socket? (cloudynights.com)
		1 point by stacktrust on Jan 26, 2024 \| hide \| past \| favorite \| 2 comments

1970-01-01 on Jan 26, 2024 | [–]

A solved problem:

https://www.parts-express.com/Marine-Grade-Locking-Cigarette...

h2odragon on Jan 26, 2024 | [–]

drive a woodscrew in beside the power plug thing and the "lighter socket" in a car to ensure the thing stays in. (same axis as the plug)

Works for shovel and other tool handles too.

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