wookie1965 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 (edited) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-20X-12V-10A-120W-Power-Supply-AC-to-DC-Adapter-for-5050-3528-LED-Strip-Light/174005273934?hash=item288385c54e:m:mq-PKpHLrP2AhKPwDtpgtGA I have just sent for one of these 10a one`s as my power supply broke somehow, anyway this is good as I can run my dew strips off it they have the same connectors. Now I have been told to get a regulated bench power supply such as this but how would I connect to my mount EQ5 and to my dew strips any help appreciated https://www.firstlightoptics.com/power-accessories/nevada-ps-08-6a-8a-regulated-linear-power-supply.html Edited May 14, 2020 by wookie1965 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveL59 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 the bench one looks to have a cigar socket outlet, do you have a car lead for the mount? I guess you could then use an octopus type connector to that to give multiple plug outputs but watch that you cover the unused ones as some aren't too well short protected as the centre electrode can be a little exposed. https://www.amazon.co.uk/BW-Power-Splitter-Security-Cameras-Black/dp/B004UKINPU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share Posted May 14, 2020 7 minutes ago, DaveL59 said: the bench one looks to have a cigar socket outlet, do you have a car lead for the mount? I guess you could then use an octopus type connector to that to give multiple plug outputs but watch that you cover the unused ones as some aren't too well short protected as the centre electrode can be a little exposed. https://www.amazon.co.uk/BW-Power-Splitter-Security-Cameras-Black/dp/B004UKINPU I have one of those thats how I power my dew strips, no I dont have a car lead for the mount, looks like I would need a lead making up to go to the positive and negative into a 5.5 x 2.1 plug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveL59 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 does sound that way unless you buy a cigar to EQ5 cable but connecting to the screw posts would be more reliable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie1965 Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share Posted May 14, 2020 23 minutes ago, DaveL59 said: does sound that way unless you buy a cigar to EQ5 cable but connecting to the screw posts would be more reliable Just looked at one in FLO the cigar to EQ5 cable max is 4amp so definitely need the ring ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 (edited) Whatever you do, make sure there's an appropriate inline fuse somewhere along the cable. Pre-made astro cables with a cigar plug usually contain one inside the plug which should be fine for a 12v supply. Edited May 16, 2020 by jonathan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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