red dwalf Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 looks good but i always found i need more than one double socket, but it`ll be easy to run another one if you need it if your using a radial circuit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magellan Boy Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share Posted September 21, 2013 Thanks Rob. I've got a 4 way surge protected extension lead coming off one of the sockets - enough to run a laptop and my 12v PSU etc. I hope to power all the 12v systems off the PSU. The other socket will power a small heater or dehumidifier for frost protection and moisture control. But as you say I can always add another socket if needs be. Meanwhile I finally got the 10" Meade LX200 ACF installed today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 oh yes, now your talking, looking first rate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magellan Boy Posted September 29, 2013 Author Share Posted September 29, 2013 I've piggybacked an ST-80 on the LX200 using the ADM mini dovetail system and rings. I intend to use this popular little refractor as a wide field scope and guide scope. I had to add the supplied 45 degree diagonal (not shown) to reach focus though! Here I've added a Kendrick premium dew heater band around the end of my LX200... ..and here's a Kendrick dew cap. I've cut out a section to fit over the Losmandy dovetail the LX200 sits on and also for the mini dovetail round the other side. The heater is now snugly enclosed inside the cap. The ST-80 gets its own dew heater... The heaters are supplied with generous lengths of cable. No unplugging or snagging here... I chose a Kendrick Digifire 7 to supply and control the heaters. This has 2 spare heater sockets left and a couple of 12v fixed ones round the back too. It looks precarious but I used the supplied sticky back velcro to fix it to the base plate of the pier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Very nice-expect some good images from this fine setup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magellan Boy Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 Thanks Felix! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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