Craig Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I just want to check with the knowledgeable out there... />http://www.firstlightoptics.com/dew-prevention/astrozap-dual-channel-dew-heater-controller.html/>http://www.altairastro.com/product.php?productid=16275&cat=243&page=1/>http://www.firstlightoptics.com/dew-prevention/astrozap-dew-heater-tapes.html Will the Kendrick split ring dew strip work with the AstroZap controller? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I have the Altair split ring secondary heater and it's the business - you'll need silicon glue from Maplins to stick it on and then cover with expandable foam to direct the heat down onto the mirror rather than up in the air. From the advert: There are four RCA output jacks on the controller into which you can plug your heater strips. All heater strip brands will work, in addition to Astrozap heaters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 All that is perfect Craig, I used to have the Astrozap controller and it's perfect for the task. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 (edited) For an extra £6 I was going to get the below...... http://www.firstligh...controller.html It's a 4 channel controller rather than a 2, not sure if the extra £6 is worth it or not, I though so for the extra control you would get? Any thoughts? Edited March 26, 2012 by Daz type-r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Depends on how many dew heaters you have running I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 I'd say I'd be running one for the secondary, one for the finder scope and one for the eyepiece. So 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 In that case you need the four channel one, if you want each dew heater to have it's own controller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 The Hitec controllers are good - might as well chuck the extra six quid in and get four seperate channels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 You can use that spare channel for a Telrad heater, either homemade or shop bought. Don't buy any Silicon, I have a bit that will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 Cheers Martyn Order being placed tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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