Need a good power supply for Atik 314L+

[Tommy B]

I'm looking for a mains power supply adaptor to power an Atik 314L+ ccd camera. I currently use one that only provides just over the ampage required and would like something a little more heavy duty and reliable to safeguard my camera.

I have come across this model

http://www.harrisontelescopes.co.uk/acatalog/Celestron_-_SkyWatcher_Compatible_12v_Mains_Power_Supply.html

It's primarily used to power telescope mounts and looks like it would do equally well for my camera but I thought i'd post here to see if anybody sees a reason why this would be a bad choice.

Thanks.

Tommy B.

[studdedsole]

You'll be fine with that, it's 2.1mm tip positive and the camera will only draw the current required leaving you plenty of headroom

[andrewluck]

Looks very similar to this unit: http://www.rapidonline.com/Electrical-Power/Stontronics-12VDC-5Amp-C14-Desktop-SMPSU-T3637EG-500709

I use the 7.5A version to power mount, heaters and CCD camera. Very good value.

Andrew

[johnrt]

I use one of these from Bern at Modern Astronomy

http://www.modernastronomy.com/accessories.html#accPSU

[andrewluck]

There's a secret here, they're all the same unit. You're paying a big premium for buying one from an Astronomy dealer though. The Rapid one is £15.38.

Andrew

[studdedsole]

There's a secret here, they're all the same unit. You're paying a big premium for buying one from an Astronomy dealer though. The Rapid one is £15.38.

Andrew

You're a quick learner

[Tommy B]

Thanks a lot people. Quite enlightening