help with powering my standard HEQ5

[Cos-Mossy]

hi there im in need of a power source for my standard HEQ5 no goto no syntek mount i was told by the harrisons telescopes outlet that the SkyWatcher Rechargeable 12V 17AH Power tank would not be compatable with my standard HEQ5 mount and that the only thing i could use to power it is batteys which are no good and cost loads to keep buying ? could sum1 help thanks x

[swag72]

Mains power? Works a treat for me! Never got on well with a battery, didn't last long enough.

[Anders]

Mains is great, I use the power supply from my external HDD and a long extention cord.

Just make sure the polarity and voltage/amps is the same as written on the mount before you plug it in.

[faulksy]

i would of thought you could use that power pack. but you would have to get a transformer, i think dont quote me on this but your mount is 6volt not 12volt.but im sure some power packs have 6v output as well

[Cos-Mossy]

thanks ,my mount dosent say how much voltage it takes , the battery case fits 8 batterys and each one is 1,5 v each so that would make it 12vs , so i can use the the SkyWatcher Rechargeable 12V 17AH Power tank on my HEQ5 ?? harrisons scopes said i could only use the power tank if it was the pro version and goto , my mount is the standard HEQ5 does this mean they are wrong saying that

[gfletcher]

There is absolutely no reason why you cannot use a 12v powertank.

I have been using the maplin 12v 17aH jump starter for 4 years now and i have a standard black HEQ5.

HTH

Graham

[Cos-Mossy]

kool iv put my order in at harrisons scopes , they apparently made a mistake they said LOL , thanks for the help !!