Synscan EQ5 Power Supply

[steviemac500]

Hi, can anyone help with this? I need a mains supply for the GOTO but I'm a little unsure what to get. I don't really want to buy the official one if I can help it. Does the ampage need to be 5A? I have 12v supplies already but the ampage is lower than that. Also the 2.1mm plug doesn't seem to be standard? There are a few on Amazon but I'm not sure if they are suitable like this?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Generic-Power-Supply-Splitter-Cable/dp/B00C676JNM/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1435382212&sr=1-1&keywords=12v+5a+60w+dc+power+supply

Thanks

Steve

[ronin]

Output looks OK, the EQ5 will (should) just take the ampage that it requires and most people go for a bit higher, so 5Amp is OK.

The pins say centre positive and I belive that is what you need.

For the diameter you may need to make a small comversion up from a couple of components if the diameter is incorrect, I did  the same for one.

You would need female and male components of the appropriate size and a soldering iron.

I use the Maplin converters but as you are Cyprus I doubt that you have a convenient one out there.

L06BR

Looks OK and trhe price is good.

[steviemac500]

Ronin, Thanks for the reply. The description states that the splitter is 2.1mm which is the same as the GOTO units?

[steviemac500]

Does the Maplin's one fit as it is?

[Skipper Billy]

I would consider using a battery instead - having mains power outside even in a dry climate is fraught with risks.

[Alien 13]

I would consider using a battery instead - having mains power outside even in a dry climate is fraught with risks.

I would agree with this you can of course use the adaptor indoors and feed the 12v outside but this would only be feasable for very short cable runs a small 12AH mobility scooter battery would be a minimum spec if you went for the battery option.

Alan

[steviemac500]

I have weather proofed mains voltage outside which I run a sand filter off of for the pool six months of the year so I'm not worried about that. All equipment comes inside every evening too. Just can't decide which option to go for regards to the mains adapters.

[steviemac500]

If I went down the battery route, what would I need to get. Cyprus won't be as easy to get one in but I know of a car battery shop that would help. What other cables would be required? Sorry, fairly clueless when it comes to electrics.

Thanks,

Steve

[Skipper Billy]

A leisure battery is the thing to have - they are made for low current over a long period and deep discharge - car batteries are made for massive current for brief periods and hate being deep discharged.

Any marina will sell leisure batteries especially the big 3 on the North coast and the big 3 on the south coast.

[wuthton]

You need to make sure (double, triple check) that the 2.1mm connector is centre positive. If it is not you will fry your mount.

[Skipper Billy]

At its simplest you just need a 5.5 x 2.1 mm plug - a length of wire and a pair of crocodile clips to fasten to the battery.

[steviemac500]

Just to finish this post off a sit may be of help to others. The power supply linked in the first box works perfectly!!