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Started by DobbyD, 10/17/2006 04:26AM
Posted 10/17/2006 04:26AM Opening Post
Hello all,I know that the inventories are all different at the Big Lots stores but maybe most will have what I lucked up on.I found an AC/DC adapter with the 9 volt battery plug type on it.It has all the other types also,it goes from 3volts up to 12 volts with the polarity switch and 300ma for 4.99.I bought it and hooked it up and it worked great.I thought it was worth mentioning for anyone needing an adapter for less than the 25.00 price you always see.I used it for an hour or so with no problems at all on my AR5 which is'nt too light of a scope.If it burns out -oh well,but it did'nt over heat tonight.I also have another one that I just soldered to the battery pack terminals that has 600ma but did'nt have the right plug for around 7.00 .It seemslike everywhere I go I look for something that can be used for astronomy.I bought a portable car window defroster to keep the dew off my eyepieces about A month or so ago.I put the battery clamps on it and hook it up to an old car battery I'm constantly using for something.It works as well as any kendric eyepiece warmer and lighter than and smaller than a hairdryer for 12.00 .I just lay it on its side in front of the eyepieces on the accessory tray on the telescope.When the secondary dews up I hold it on it for about aminute and its good to go.Most of you may not be interested but it might help some poor soul like myself to save a buck or two and put it towards an eyepiece or something.I'll hush now,Regards,Darrell
Posted 10/17/2006 12:42PM #1
Thanks for the tips Darrell... 8)

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