Power Supply

[redstar1]

I'm ready to order a C8 SCT VX Goto as a new scope but I understand that it only comes with a cigarette lighter type power cord. No use to me unfortunately so is there a standardised 12V power supply I should be looking at, or are the Celestron Power Tanks recommended?

I'm unlikely to be setting up too far from a wall socket for now so can run an extension into the garden if any old 12V 3.5A supply will do?

Thanks

[ronin]

This is the one on the FLO site, it is a Maplins item

XM21X

I use the smaller:

L06BR

But it doesn't do the ampage that you want.

Not sure if there is something between the 2 options, trouble is the Maplins search is best described as awful. When these were found I bookmarked them both.

Either does depend on there being a Maplins near you.

I do run an extension lead out but make sure no moisture can get at either end. The socket end of the extension I will often put in a sealed box, one of the plastic lidded things for storage - the lid then becomes useful as a surface to put bits on. The house has RCD on all supplies anyway so that end is taken care of.

[Tinker1947]

i used a Maplin XM21 with a 25m lead so all the outside cable was only 13.8 volts worked very well on a NEQ6.

[redstar1]

Thanks guys, plenty of Maplins round here, will check it out.

[ronin]

This looks better:

L11BQ

Seems like the search string is: AC/DC multi voltage power supply

I will have to try remember that.