Dew proof power supply advice.

[SmokeyJoe]

I'm currently looking for a power supply solution.   I live in rented accommodation with no outside sockets so wiil have to run an extension cable out of the window down to the scope. I'm currently looking at a weatherproof electric box to house the scope end of the extension.  Am I correct in assuming any transformer for the mount (or other equipment) has to be housed within the box.  

Any other suggestions would be helpful.  Currently using a SW power bank to power my eq5 mount and asiair Pro.  

[rnobleeddy]

That's exactly what I'm doing. I didn't anticipate any problems with dew inside the box, but I only started this in spring. 

As long as you have an outdoor extension and an RCD in the house I don't think you'll go too far wrong.

Edited September 20, 2020 by rnobleeddy

[Adam1234]

I use this to run my electrics outside

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Masterplug-WBXBFG10B-MP-WBXBFG10B-Weatherproof-Extension/dp/B0062GTL42

[SmokeyJoe]

Thanks guys on order.  

[mark skelton]

On 20/09/2020 at 20:39, rnobleeddy said:

That's exactly what I'm doing. I didn't anticipate any problems with dew inside the box, but I only started this in spring. 

As long as you have an outdoor extension and an RCD in the house I don't think you'll go too far wrong.

That's what I do, RCD inside weather prove box outside next to my table that has a large box on its side for the laptop to keep dry.

[jambouk]

Do be careful. I’ve cut holes in a sandwich box before and used rubber buns to make a semi air tight seal for wires in and out and have a 249v connection inside the box to protect from the dew. Ideally use a 12v supply near the device rather than 240v, but it can be done. Be careful.