Any thoughts on options to power my 130 mm astro-physics(400 mount and dew heater are included)
power supply
Started by august, 10/22/2007 05:53PM
Posted 10/22/2007 05:53PM
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Any thoughts on options to power my 130 mm astro-physics(400 mount and dew heater are included)
Posted 10/23/2007 02:19AM
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Hi August,
If you're in a location with available AC, then a quality regulated power supply that provides the necessary DC output to match your scope & dew heater. For example, Astron has a fairly diverse line of regulated DC power supplies in several output current ratings.
For battery power, I think a 17 amp-hour deep cycle battery is about the minimum. There are batteries in the 35 amp-hour range that might be more suitable, and the size/weight is a fair compromise compared to batteries in the 60+ amp-hour range.
For DC distribution between my power supply and/or battery and my astro accessories, I use a West Mountain Radio Rigrunner (five outlet). Connectors are Anderson Powerpole.
You should be able to find out more info about all of these by doing a Google search.
Ron
Equipment Forum co-moderator
If you're in a location with available AC, then a quality regulated power supply that provides the necessary DC output to match your scope & dew heater. For example, Astron has a fairly diverse line of regulated DC power supplies in several output current ratings.
For battery power, I think a 17 amp-hour deep cycle battery is about the minimum. There are batteries in the 35 amp-hour range that might be more suitable, and the size/weight is a fair compromise compared to batteries in the 60+ amp-hour range.
For DC distribution between my power supply and/or battery and my astro accessories, I use a West Mountain Radio Rigrunner (five outlet). Connectors are Anderson Powerpole.
You should be able to find out more info about all of these by doing a Google search.
Ron
Equipment Forum co-moderator
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