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codemonkey
21-10-2014, 07:09 PM
This is probably a silly question, but is it possible to use larger heater straps on smaller scopes than they're intended for?

I have two scopes, one a small refractor (600mm ED80) the other an RC8 and if possible I'd like to avoid buying a strap for each, so if I can just use the one for the RC8 on the refractor that'd be ideal.

killswitch
21-10-2014, 10:08 PM
Yes its fine but use a controller to regulate the heat.

Camelopardalis
22-10-2014, 12:13 AM
For sure...at AstroFest I was using a dew strap for my C11 wrapped around the objective of my 70mm refractor to keep the ice off :lol: worked well, at about 1/3 power :D

codemonkey
22-10-2014, 06:16 PM
Awesome, thanks guys! My controller just arrived today, so I'm all set there, I'll just go grab the larger strap. Thanks again :-)