Camping hook ups

[TheThing]

Just thinking ahead to SGL5 here.

I'm planning on bringing my Tal2M mount and pier so that I can do some imaging under truely clear skies. It has an ordinary 3 pin plug to connect to mains.

I've never used an electrical hook up when camping before (I like to camp 'hard core!) Can I just plug the 3 pin plug into the hook up or do I, as I suspect, need a gizmo to go between the two?

If so, what's the gizmo's proper name please?

Cheers!

[Jamie]

The best and safest is an RCD electric hook up camping cable.....

[Ford Prefect]

something like this should do the job

Powerpart 3-Socket Mobile Mains Kit Delta - from GO Outdoors.co.uk

[TheThing]

Brilliant!

Thanks Gents.

[ringz]

Or more cheaply, park your tent next to someone willing to share their electricity

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Martyn.

[Whippy]

I have to admit I did baulk at paying that much for one but now I use mine for when I'm doing anything out in the garden that involves electricity (IIRC, even a bit of imaging!) so the cost of it isn't too painful.

Tony..

[Aldebaran5]

Hi All, please remember that mosts campsites have only 16 amp hookups which means that you can only run upto about 3600watts, I think. If you multiply the volts by the amps you get the max watts you can use without tripping out. However Im not sure what power the scopes use , various I would imagine so check it out before hand.

If its Lucksall then you should be able to find out prior to the visit by checking out the website.

Keith.