Re: Splitter as a DC tee?

On Wed, 25 Jun 2025 11:22:56 -0700, john larkin <jl@glen--canyon.com>
wrote:

On Wed, 25 Jun 2025 01:54:25 -0700, Don Y
<blockedofcourse@foo.invalid> wrote:
>

I'd like to use the mechanical aspects of a two-way splitter to
act as a "tee" for DC power distribution.  This seems infinitely
easier than trying to wire a bunch of connectors together.
>
Most of the devices I've encountered have a "back" that is soldered
in place as a solid shield.
>
There's a bit of mass, there, so I am wondering how much
effort it will be to try to remove the back, gut the device,
replace with a length of wire and reattach the back piece.

>
Phone plugs are great connectors. You can step on them or blind-mate
them in the dark.
>
https://www.amazon.com/Headphone-Splitter-Connector-Adapter-Earphones/dp/B00Y1YD8PK/ref=sr_1_14
>
In the pre-Ethernet days, time sharing with RS232, I wired a building
with all phone jacks for the terminals.

USB hub/splitters and cables are crazy cheap. That's a nice way to
distribute 5 volts.