power pack

[Nick R]

Would this power pack be ok for powering my meade scope ?

PowerPack 100 - Portable Power > Power Packs > Power Packs

Regards

Nick

[Milamber]

Looks fine to me, but there's no price there?

Arthur

[barkis]

In a word yes. 20 A/H is Fine, the usual capacity is 17 A/H for that type. Make sure you re charge after every use as a habit.

Ron.

[Nick R]

Looks fine to me, but there's no price there?

Arthur

think there about £55 .. I already have one and wondered if it was ok to use ,

[Nick R]

Do i have to have a meade cigerette connector ./jap plug or will any do as long as its + polarity

[Milamber]

No - standard 12v cigarette plug comes with most 12v kit. Just plug it into the socket on the powerpack.

£55 is pricey...

[Nick R]

bought it for jump starting my van /car

[Breakintheclouds]

I'm in the market for a powerpack like this. Does anybody here have recommendations for one that doesn't cost the earth? Also, what sort of capacity (Ah) should I be looking for, to use with a Skywatcher 130P Synscan?

[Nick R]

No - standard 12v cigarette plug comes with most 12v kit. Just plug it into the socket on the powerpack.

£55 is pricey...

seems its not a normal sized pin:shocked::D

[Milamber]

So - what *do* you have then if not a car cigarette-lighter-type plug?

...one that doesn't cost the earth?

Sorry. Half to a third of the A/hr rating is roughly the time you will get as a rule.

Arthur

[adamsp123]

one of these

http://www.amazon.co.uk/900-Emergency-jump-starter-compressor/dp/B000TQJTJ8/ref=sr_1_2/279-3683297-3392764?ie=UTF8&s=diy&qid=1254588748&sr=8-2

They are 17 AH and come in many guises or should I say labels, all the same so buy a cheap one. I have seen them side by side £10 more for a different brand but the thing was identical.

[Nick R]

So - what *do* you have then if not a car cigarette-lighter-type plug?

I have a cigrette plug in pin but its not the normal size as the cigarette lighter i have does not fit ,i need a bigger bore female pin

[adamsp123]

try here for leads, good quality

http://astronomiser.co.uk

[Nick R]

Thanks:D

[Highflight]

I'm in the market for a powerpack like this. Does anybody here have recommendations for one that doesn't cost the earth? Also, what sort of capacity (Ah) should I be looking for, to use with a Skywatcher 130P Synscan?

Rolson 12V Portable Jump Start and Compressor only £29.99 - Buy Online or Call 0800 310 2852

Comes complete with cigarette socket and lead that will fit just about all scopes. Includes mains charger.

Hope this helps.

Chris.

[Breakintheclouds]

Thanks for the tips: I've ordered the one recommended by Highflight and Adamsp123

[Highflight]

Thanks for the tips: I've ordered the one recommended by Highflight and Adamsp123

Just a strong note of warning. DON'T LET THE CHARGE LEVEL DROP INTO THE RED AREA ON THE GAUGE. This will kill the battery and it will be destined for the re-cycling plant. Charge it up for 12 hours before you use it, (it switches off automatically when full), and top it up every 2/3 weeks if you don't use it, and after EVERY USE. Your power pack will last for years as long as you keep it topped up. I've had my previous power pack for 4 years and it's still going strong.

All the best and dark skies.

Chris.

[Breakintheclouds]

Thanks for the tips - I'll follow your advice. Actually, I once lived on a narrowboat for a while and so have some experience of the vagaries of lead acid batteries!

[Highflight]

I like the sound of that but don't fancy all those lock gates. lol.

[Breakintheclouds]

They're actually quite fun - until you catch the rudder on the lip when descending single-handed in the country's deepest lock (argh)

[Nick R]

Just checked mine out and it seems its seen better days ,:(