Power supply for HEQ5 Synscan

[JohnJ]

I'm on a tight budget and I was thinking about this one, it does not mention being regulated but has 'overload protection' would this do the trick?

http://www.maplin.co...mpressor-353895

[ether823]

I just run a lead from the house and plug in a tip pos 240v to 12v el cheapo plug type transformer. If I want to go further I put rechargables in the bat holder and presto. Dont know anything about these compressors, Pete

[rowan46]

Yes it would work but it doesn't mention how big the battery is in it if it's the 7ah one I would want a bigger one for an heq5 better still a leisure battery as soon you will be running a mount. laptop and dewstrips probably in the future electric focusser et al

[JohnJ]

Yes it would work but it doesn't mention how big the battery is in it if it's the 7ah one I would want a bigger one for an heq5 better still a leisure battery as soon you will be running a mount. laptop and dewstrips probably in the future electric focusser et al

The manual states 8ah

[Steve Ward]

http://www.scopesnskies.com/prod/astroengineering/generalaccessories/12vic-regulatedacmainspowersupply.html

[JohnJ]

Just to clarify, the HEQ5 does have a 'cigarette' type power connector - doesn't it?

(I'm getting a little confused as to what I need as I don't have my Skywatcher 150pds scope and Heq5 yet!)

[Fordos Moon]

It sure does, mine arrived the other day and it definately has one of those connectors. Ive bought the Maplins 5 in 1 jumpstarter which I believe will do the job, it was reduced to £39 from £49 the other day. Hope that helps. ps - ive not actually tried using it yet as I am still trying to get my head round the mount mechanics!