mains supply for celestron mount

[red dwalf]

does anyone know where i can buy a reasonably priced mains supply for my Celestron CG-5 GT GOTO mount, (not sure what amp supply i would need) or can you buy a cigar fitment that is attached to a mains plug that plugs stright into the mains supply ?

Thanks Rob

[ollypenrice]

I'd say don't be fooled by complexities. You need a stabilized 12 transformer and these can be had from UK suppliers like (from memery) Tandy or any electrical/electronic supplier. They are a bit bigger than a mains plug but are along the same lines and they cost the good side of a tenner, or did. There is no need to buy fancy 'observatory power supplies' as I did. I use loads of these assorted cheapo things down here and they all work fine. You want one rated at abut 2.5 amps and one per application will nail it.

Olly

[Psychobilly]

Try this...

Or....

This

[red dwalf]

thanks OLLY, notice that you reside in France, when there the last 2 years on holiday, south Brittany, in the middle of nowhere, fantastic skys, you will have to pm or e-mail details of your holiday lets as i would love to go again.

cheers Rob

[red dwalf]

looks o.k. Olly but only capable of 1amp, will that be enough to work a

Celestron CG-5 GT GOTO mount ?

[Psychobilly]

The link was wrong... should have been the 5A one...

[red dwalf]

thats what i need cheers will go down and buy tommorow, cheers chaps

[Ancient Star]

I just use the 12v supply from an old pair of computer speakers I don't use anymore, seems to work just fine.