External power supply for a nexstar 6SE

[guv]

I bought a Celestion Nexstar 6SE over the weekend secondhand, which I need to sort an external power supply for.

One of the shops I spoke to today who didnt have any powertanks in stock, suggested getting a jump starter as they did the same thing.

So I had a look and found this one which not only has a light and 12V power outlet, it also has a USB out and 240V invertor, making it quite versatile.

And the good thing is, I can source this for £40.

So is this a good way to go about this or should I be looking at alternatives?

I also need to get a finder scope. I would also need the dovetail to attach. Any recommendations?

Ta

[Digz]

Should do a reasonable job. I had a 17Ah power tank which was good, but I knackered the batter on it so just got one of these instead:

30A 13.8V Switching Power supply : Amateur Radio Accessories : Maplin Electronics

So I can run an extension lead out and not worry about a flat battery half way through a session.

HTH

[newarcher]

aldi have one in for £35 b&m also do one for about the same just bought the aldi one power source tyre inflator lights etc great value at that price

[guv]

Should do a reasonable job. I had a 17Ah power tank which was good, but I knackered the batter on it so just got one of these instead:

30A 13.8V Switching Power supply : Amateur Radio Accessories : Maplin Electronics

So I can run an extension lead out and not worry about a flat battery half way through a session.

HTH

Does that have to be plugged in the mains when being used?

[Digz]

Yeah, so it might not be what your after? but if your using your kit at home might be worth considering.

[guv]

aldi have one in for £35 b&m also do one for about the same just bought the aldi one power source tyre inflator lights etc great value at that price

B&M? Do you mean B&Q? I can see one in B&Q for £35. if you look, you will see the one I mentioned in the OP there for £50...... I get 20% off in B&Q, so thats where the £40 comes from and the fact it has an invertor on it makes it very versatile.

However, I'm not sure if these will (a) last long enough when being used and ( if they can take lots of discharges and recharges without effect.

[guv]

Yeah, so it might not be what your after? but if your using your kit at home might be worth considering.

Ah, OK, no. Where I live is too light poluted, so its so I can use it somewhere without a power supply.

[Digz]

I get you. I guess what you have linked too or the aldi one seems a popular choice. I think the key is to go for as much Ah as you can get and make sure you always keep it topped up and dont knacker it like I did with mine!!1