Len--

My dark site has ac--I have a GFI in the circuit--water and ac don't mix unless
you want to chance a really "shocking" experience. The Meade lawyers worry about
it--their instructions say don't use ac with the scope outside--where exactly do
they think the scopes will be used??

Clear skies, Andy

Len Gordon wrote:

>
> One last thing (I'm sure the list administrator will be happy about
> that); the AC strip is the way to go, but get a good one, one with
> built-in filtering, it will eliminate a good deal of that high-frequency
> noise from whatever inverter you purchase - before it ever gets to
> your electronics. My personal favorite is the ISOBAR; it comes in four,
> six, or eight outlets, has a circuit breaker, and the electronics are
> built like a tank. The price seems to have come-down lately, I hope
> they haven't lowered the quality of their product. As always when
> using AC outdoors, watch-out for water (rain, dew, puddles, lawn
> sprinklers, dogs taking a pee - the male dogs love the LX-200 tripod
> legs - and they never seem to be the same again after getting shocked).
> - Len Gordon
>
>

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