Jkulin Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 (edited) Hi All, Just a couple of quick questions: - 1. I have been waiting for these to come in stock Nevada 12v PSU FLO say it will be some time before they get stock, Nevada say they are awaiting stock from the far east, does anyone have any other suggestions for mains powered unit that are light enough to carry outside, I'm even thinking about putting it in our enclosed lean to and and running a 12v feed out to the mount? 2. Skywatcher say between 11 - 16v, so can I safely presume that 13.8v is safe and won't blow my mount, I'm rubbish at calculating electrics. Thanks in anticipation. Edited July 6, 2017 by Jkulin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wpit Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 I bought a generic PSU from Maplin that could be set to a wide range of voltages and had a variety of tips. I used it first for my Skywatcher alt az mount with goto controller and it was fine. I just had to make sure I got the tip polarity correct. I now use the same Maplins PSU for my larger HEQ5 pro mount and again it is fine. Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Ju_ju Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Most peeps use a variant of these http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/375w-linear-dc-variable-voltage-bench-power-supply-rp10l 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveA Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 I have one of these....and its excellent, its on offer at Maplins saving £26... http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/375w-linear-dc-variable-voltage-bench-power-supply-rp10l I've also got one of these..its cheaper, doesn't pack such a punch, but is also pretty good http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/maplin-69w-dc-fixed-voltage-bench-power-supply-xm22y Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wpit Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 I'll post a pic tonight and the model number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkulin Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share Posted July 6, 2017 Thanks All, so am I right in thinking that the fact that most of these are 13.8v that it is of little consequence as long as it can keep up with the Amps? I've seen these in the meantime on fleabay :- - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/QJE-QJPS30II-30-AMP-Switch-Mode-Power-Supply-Unit/182338365675 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouroboros Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Yes, 13.8V works fine. I use one of these little fellas. Sharman switched power supply: 13.8 V, 5A. I run the 12v on a cable out of the warm room to the mount. Sharman 13.8V 5A switch power supply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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