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Converting fox illuminated swinger jack plugs to s (20 posts / 1,509 views)
blackfield blackfield
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Post #1 23 Jun 2026 10:38
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Didn't realise characters in the thread box are limited. Asking if it's possible to convert to to delkim plugs.
3 questions:-
Can it be done?
Where it can be done?
Is it worth the hassle or expense?

Have just purchased a set of the v2 delks and while I like their illuminated hangers, they just don't cover the range of use like the fox swingers.
stuart200
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Post #2 23 Jun 2026 19:19
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In reply to Post #1
need to reverse the polarity of the swingers, female to male jack plug and swap the wires over, should be relatively simple if you got a soldering iron and a bit of heat shrink
blackfield blackfield
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Post #3 23 Jun 2026 19:59
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In reply to Post #2
Thanks for reply....but I'm Bob the bodger when.it comes to.stuff like that. 🀣
Hitman Hitman
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Post #4 23 Jun 2026 20:57
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In that case buy a 2.5mm to 3.5 jack plug converter
blackfield blackfield
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Post #5 24 Jun 2026 00:35
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In reply to Post #4
From where?
Hitman Hitman
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Post #6 24 Jun 2026 06:39
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Amazon/ebay etc
blackfield blackfield
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Post #7 24 Jun 2026 08:02
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Thank you!
Tinhead Tinhead
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Post #8 24 Jun 2026 08:30
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In reply to Post #4
Will that work though as Stuart has said the polarity needs to be reversed
stuart200
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Post #9 24 Jun 2026 08:48
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In reply to Post #3
im currently on holiday, but could make you up a set in a couple weeks if you're still stuck. easiest way is buy the jack plugs with the plastic screw outer, simple case then of just reversing the wires one side, screw outer back on and job done
blackfield blackfield
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Post #10 24 Jun 2026 15:44
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In reply to Post #9
Thanks for the replies, but my understanding of this stuff is non existent....why do the polarity's need to be reversed? Conclusion.... too much off a faff! 🀣
stuart200
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Post #11 24 Jun 2026 20:11
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In reply to Post #10
Delkim decision, most likely to make it so only their accessories work
Singlebleep Singlebleep
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Site deviant... Post #12 25 Jun 2026 14:49
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You can also achieve the same by reversing the wires on the LED. On a LED the pos side had a longer input wire. Fox swingers come apart easily by unscrewing the small nut and bolt that holds the head together.

Deliberate ploy by the manufacturers to ensure you don’t use their alarms with a rivals illuminated indicators like you are trying to do.
blackfield blackfield
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Post #13 25 Jun 2026 16:59
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Thanks, Neil... saw a video on you tube showing this. I recently bought some V 2's as my rx+ alarms are getting on a bit and was thinking of selling them if it was possible to sort out a quick and effective solution as the delk nitelites just don't have the flexibility of the swingers. Decided to keep them and have 2 sets of alarms and indicators to cover all of my needs. Too much hassle. Guess that's capitalism at work
Tinhead Tinhead
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Post #14 25 Jun 2026 19:23
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In reply to Post #12
Klystron Generator.
Danger.
Do not reverse polarity
carpy09 carpy09
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Post #15 25 Jun 2026 23:05
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In reply to Post #13
Go on Johnson Ross tackle website they sell the Dalectronics delkim nite lite adaptors Β£19.99 for 3 of them so you can use them with your fox alarms
Euroboybobbin Euroboybobbin
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Post #16 26 Jun 2026 08:42
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In reply to Post #15
Yep easiest way buy the plugs to convert Daletronics πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘
Scot-chegg
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Post #17 26 Jun 2026 12:56
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In reply to Post #15
I don't think that's going to work
The op wants to use fox swingers with his delks
ciprinus ciprinus
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Post #18 26 Jun 2026 16:57
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In reply to Post #17
think so to, the plugs from Daletronics are ment to use delkim lights on fox alarms.
Euroboybobbin Euroboybobbin
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Post #19 27 Jun 2026 08:19
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In reply to Post #18
That is true but I feel sure there are adapters elsewhere to suit.

Reverse polarity and 3.5 to 2.5 plugs


AliExpress or something
Tinhead Tinhead
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Post #20 27 Jun 2026 19:18
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In reply to Post #14
Apologies to the OP but did anyone guess what stage production my previous post came from?
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