12v DC power car adapter replacement for HEQ5 pro

[Slymock]

Hello all.  So I made a mistake earlier this morning and wasn't paying attention to my cable, and while the mount was slewing, the "power supply" part of the 12v cable that is provided with the HEQ5 pro got caught behind the locking mechanism and eventually pulled the wire out of the plug head of the cable.  No visible damage to the mount plug in, but the cable needs to be replaced, does anyone have possible suggestions on a replacement that will be sufficient?  Thanks

[Davey-T]

Hi and welcome to SGL

From FLO, check with them  it's the right one.

Dave

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/lynx-astro-cables/lynx-astro-mount-power-cable-for-sky-watcher-mounts.html

Edited August 16, 2020 by Davey-T

[Slymock]

21 hours ago, Davey-T said:

Hi and welcome to SGL

From FLO, check with them  it's the right one.

Dave

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/lynx-astro-cables/lynx-astro-mount-power-cable-for-sky-watcher-mounts.html

Sorry for the late reply Dave, and thanks for the suggestion!  I was hoping to find an alternative I can get in the US, but no luck so far, at least not one with this build quality.

[Cosmic Geoff]

I should not have thought it was difficult to find something, if you pick the right search term or look on astro supplier's websites. Try "Sky-watcher car battery adaptor" or "Celestron car battery adaptor."

[DaveL59]

or solder a new plug onto the existing wire? A local electrical repairer could likely do that for you if you don't have the tools.

[Carbon Brush]

Long term. Think about swapping the cigar lighter connector for something better.
It was after all designing as a cigar lighter. Not a 'must be reliable' power connector.
If you have to pay someone to fit a new plug, consider replacing the power supply socket by an XLR series connector.
These are popular for stage use and not expensive.