EQ5 Power Source

[Penwith24]

Hello everyone I have just received my new Sky-watcher EQ5 Mount including the EQ5 PRO (SynScan) handset I'm  now looking for a Power Source it is supplied with a car auxiliary plug, I have a 240-volt indoors plug which can be reduced down to 12-volt would using this type of power supply damage the mechanism of the Mount? if so has anyone any other recommendations to get a power supply thanks in anticipation.

Regards Roger

[wookie1965]

I use one of these have done for 5/6 years never a problem and with dew strips plugged in, I bought the 10amp one though the 5amp will easily power the mount. 

Edited July 29, 2021 by wookie1965

[fifeskies]

Any 12volt dc supply of 4 to 5 amps upward should be fine.

It will also work from a portable power unit (12v battery).

 

The mount will probably perform better with a 13.8v DC supply , this is a 12v battery voltage when fully charged.

(can accept up to 15volts but normally safer to limit it to 13.8 v).

 

The one below is quite convenient

(it has a socket for the car auxiliary plug to fit into)

 

You can keep the (mains) supply indoors and extend the 13.8v DC cable outside with an extension (rated at 5 amps).

 

Nevada PS-08 6-8A Regulated Linear Power Supply | First Light Optics

 

 

Edited July 29, 2021 by fifeskies

[Penwith24]

Hi and thanks for your prompt response I got my mount from them ill order thanks again.

Regards Roger

[M40]

There is always the good old battery power pack if 230V isn't easily available...

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/batteries-powerpacks/skywatcher-powertank-7ah.html

I have the larger 30A version of the Nevada, they are very good but they are bench power supplies so you will need to put it in a weatherproof box if you intend to take it outside near to your mount.

[fifeskies]

If you need to extend the low voltage car auxiliary side, High quality 5m one

Lynx Astro Silicone Power Cable Extension | First Light Optics

(out of stock at the moment)

 

 

 

Amazon also do a good quality heavy duty 5 metre version

Sucre Auxiliary 12-24V 15A Heavy Duty Power Motorcycle Car Cigarette Lighter Socket Plug Extension 5 Meter 16 ft (5 M Extension) : Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo.

 

Edited July 29, 2021 by fifeskies

[powerlord]

A bit of a waste of money imho. It needs a couple of amps. It would pass it through bell wire.

basic multicore speaker wise is fine. However, I realise that means you'd have to wire something yourself.

[fifeskies]

The high current cables may seem like overkill but they do allow you to add other elements at a later stage without needing to upgrade the cable.

 

With a splitter at the mount end you can add in a dew heater.

OP does not mention what scope he is using , but a large dew heater (or 2 , another one on a finder/guider,) may require a couple of amps on its own.

 

And if he gets tempted into astrophotography 😱

with a cooled camera , another 3 amps would be needed for that.