Best battery for HEQ5-Pro?

[ahmed-saleh]

Hello HEQ5 users,

Last advice before ordering! Is the "Celestron PowerTank Lithium Pro" a good option to use with the HEQ5-Pro?

I read good reviews about this one but I am open to any other option within the same price range

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/batteries-powerpacks/celestron-lithium-lifepo4-powertank-pro.html?fbclid=IwAR1sE-dWs8rvQsxOUMIqS4GSQvgyRfle22I-pm16NtCy7zdoyY7P5Hah6K8

Edited March 30, 2021 by ahmed-saleh

[Jiggy 67]

That’s the one I use. If you want an uncomplicated, compact, light and easy to use reliable power source you can’t go wrong. It’s expensive but worth it in my opinion.

[Clarkey]

My personal opinion is that these are very expensive for what they are. If you are just running the mount and nothing else I would look at the standard lead acid powertank. If you want to start running dew heaters , camera's and other kit 13.2 Amp hours is not a lot. Admittedly lead acid options can struggle in freezing weather.

I built my own (rather over the top) power system which has 4 USB outlets, 4 12V outlets, voltage indicator from a 120 Amp hour leisure battery. This will run all my kit for a weekend, even in cold weather. In total it cost about £150. However, the same could be done with a smaller (and lighter) battery. I use a small heat mat run of the battery if it is really cold.

[Dazzyt66]

I just use a Halfords power pack - they have jump leads with them (which I don’t use) but the one I have has 2 x 12v on front along with a lamp and 300w 240v on the reverse. I think it cost around £50 and I’ve had it for about 5 years with no problems at all with just powering the HEQ5 mount etc. I’ve even used it to power our camping fridge!

Edited March 30, 2021 by Dazzyt66