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Originally Posted by sil
just buy a jump starter power station and be done with it. why muck about with "will this work?" if you dont know what you're doing any want to save a few bucks. you're dealing with electricity outdoors with dew and wet grass and think mucking about with 240V benchtop (indoors, dry) power supplies and random cabling is not a good idea.
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I've rather come to the same conclusion! The JayCar 240VAC-> 12VDC PSU doesn't look like a very robust bit of kit, not recommended for outdoor use, and the idea of messing around with 240V supplies at night in damp conditions just doesn't feel right. (I'll use the PSU to power my portable fridge when travelling, or to chill the beers on the verandah :-).
I've bought a 22AH 12V AGM battery which is small enough to sit on the tripod shelf and some cigarette socket adapters.
This will be more portable, less hassle in setting up, and safer. It even adds a bit of extra ballast to the tripod!
John.