EQ3 pro power

[ianfiat]

Hi

I've just had my new explorer 150P With Eq3 pro synscan delivered which I plan to unpack and assemble this weekend.

I haven't bought a power tank or lead, can I run the mount using batteries? If so what size and how many batteries will I require?

[breezy]

never brought new but i imagine it comes with a battery pack, both my scopes did.

both scopes have the same pack that takes 8 AA batteries mate.

however i have just googled that mount and all the ads state it needs a 12volt power supply so im not sure if thats included or not.

apologies if thats not a clear enough reply

[BargeGazer]

Hi, you will need a 12v supply. My EQ3 came with a car-type cigarette lighter lead.

Enjoy your mount.

David

[Pete Presland]

if your using it at home opticstar offer this one with their eq3, seems a decent price

http://www.opticstar.com/Run/Astronomy/Astro-Accessories-Mounts-Skywatcher.asp?p=0_10_5_2_0_22

my old eq3 ran for ages on the same batteries, they dont seem to be as greedy some other larger mounts i have tried

[breezy]

Maplins do a 9 ah car jump starter that works well as a mobile power source for £30 which I find very good , but if you also wanted to run laptop and dew heaters and other bits then you would need a leisure battery as they have much better capacity ,it all depends on what you want to do , have a squint through the search on here and you will find many usefull threads on the subject