Should probably check power cables!

[TheThing]

Bit of over use of the main power cable to my mount, unbeknownst to me as I only ever use it in the dark.  Plugged it in and 'POP' with a massive spark. Fortunately, both the extension lead and the socket also popped their circuit breaker thingies so the good Mrs TheThing won't be able to cash the life assurance on me just yet!

Another one on order.  Hope it hasn't damaged the hand controller (Celestron CG 5 GT). Time will tell.  And the first clear night I  ages too!

[DaveL59]

Yikes that was lucky indeed, shows how valuable having an RCD in circuit can be.

[TheThing]

New power cable came today and, I am pleased to confirm, that other then shorting out the RCD thingies, there appears to be no problems with the mount or handset.