Andrew* Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I'm probably going to get one of these shortly, and I know the usual advice is to go for the highest capacity you can afford, but I'm not quite convinced.I usually only run the EQ6 off it. Occasionally I use dew heaters - one for the 9x50 finder and/or one for the ED80, and always through a dew controller. In extreme circumstances I may need to use a 12v hairdrier or a 1.25" dew strip for short periods. I don't know offhand the current all these units all take up, but I doubt the total (worst case scenario) exceeds 7A.I don't use, or have plans to use anything else off it. OR DO I??Those of you who have these units: what do you have plugged into them (that I would potentially use in teh future) and what current do they draw?Advice appreciated!Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whippy Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I bought the 10 amp one becuase even though I'm only running my EQ6 off of it now, I could run virtually everything (bar the laptop) off of it and having a backup solution if my battery dies was worth the extra pennies IMO. Tony.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blinky Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I see what you mean Andrew, but I would still go for the 10amp if you can afford it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centroid Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 I have three of these Maplin PSU's, in various sizes, and two of them have been in use, trouble free, for several years now.Although 7 Amps is adequate for your current (excuse the pun ) needs, if the extra cost isn't an issue, then go for the 10 Amp supply.It always better to under run PSU's as opposed to running them near to their limit. With the 10 Amp supply, you'll also have plenty in-hand fo anything thing else that you might want to power in the future.Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamsp123 Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Hi,I don't know which 12V hair dryer you might use but the one I have seen in 150w = over 10 amps!!heating elements nearly always use a pretty big current - go for 10amppete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 10 AMP.. And a car battery for the hair dryer.. 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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