Powering an EQ5 goto upgrade.

[Robbo AR]

Apologies if this has been asked before , I can't seem to find a way to  search the forums?

I'm planning on getting the goto upgrade for my EQ5 mount. Now as 90% of my stargazing is done in my back garden (where I have access to a mains supply) I was wondering if it was at all possible to power the syscan via the mains - possibly using an adaptor of some sort.

Has anyone tried this? Is it possible?

Or will I have to purchase one of the power tanks anyway?

On another note , I've noticed a few people here mentioning Maplins power tanks instead of Skywatcher ones. If I am to be a slave to a power tank - which Maplin (or any other brand) power tank would you guys recommend?

And how do you A, edit posts?
                   and B, search the forums?

Thanks guys

[brantuk]

A lot of folks use the Maplins bench supply power adaptors - as do I. You also need a cable to go with it.

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/power/maplins-xm21x-7a-138v-regulated-mains-power-supply.html

Hth

[Robbo AR]

That's really helpful

Cheers

[Skipper Billy]

Similar topic covered here - http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/207718-portable-powerpack-for-neq6/

[Skipper Billy]

If you really MUST use cigarette lighter type connections then these are quite handy - http://www.firstlightoptics.com/astronomy-cables-leads-accessories/female-cigarette-to-m8-ring-tongues.html

[Zuben Elgenubi]

And how do you A, edit posts?

                   and B, search the forums?

A - You need to reach a certain post count to be able to edit, 250 I think it is. 

B - To search the forums, at the top right of the page you should see the search function. At least, it is for me.

Hope this helps.

[Robbo AR]

A - You need to reach a certain post count to be able to edit, 250 I think it is. 

B - To search the forums, at the top right of the page you should see the search function. At least, it is for me.

Hope this helps.

Yeah I see it now D'oh!

Cheers

[malc-c]

Most of us with observatories use 13.8v regulated supplies, rated at 4A or more.  You could do the same, but I would advise running a long low voltage lead from the supply to the scope rather than using the PSU outside near the scope as dew and 240v don't mix