Hi
Has anyone tried out the Statpower xPower 300? I am considering using this
for my LX200 scope and associated electronics along with a 3 socket
Cigarette lighter socket extender. The only concern I have is that you can
only draw 12A out of the battery at 12V at a time. Is this enough for all
possible electronics that you might want to draw for the LX200. It also
has an inverter. Would it be better for me to just use the inverter with
the standard power adapter shipping with the LX200?
Thanks,
Adi

On Sun, 20 May 2001, Doug David wrote:

> I use the Meade #1812 converter with a 17.5 amp hour portable power source
> (battery pack). It's a Roadmaster Jump-n-Start. I got it at Menards for $35.
> I've had my 8" LX200 since 3/3/01, and use the portable power quite often.
> It is sufficient to power the scope for an entire weekend of viewing. My
> longest time between charges so far is over 20 hours of use. If you plan on
> powering dew removers and other accessories, this unit is not capable of
> more than an evening of use between charges. It has 2 fused cigarette
> lighter outputs, so it is nice to use with the 1812. It can also be charged
> from your car's cigarette lighter. For $35, it will give you many hours of
> viewing pleasure. I have a picture of it on my website:
>
> http://www.thedavidfamily.com/Astro
>
> Clear Dark Skies.......
>
> Doug David
>
> -----Original Message-----
> Michael De Santis
> Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2001 12:58 PM
> Subject: [M]: Remote power - what do yo use?
>
>
> I've read in the archives about various issues with the 12v-18v Meade
> converter. My question is - what do LX-200 owners use to power their system
> when out in the field? The 12-18 converter (either Meades' or another)? An
> inverter?
>
> Mike
>
>
>
>

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