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Old 11-03-2018, 12:35 AM
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Power Issues

I'm currently powering the ZWO ASI1600MC-Cool, EQ6Pro and Kendrick 2 channel dew heaters (2 straps) with my 80aH Deep cycle battery that is constantly topped up in between sessions. However, I've been getting flashing LED on the EQ6 which usually indicates low voltage and the dew controller gets no power when the mount is slewing (and does not power back up once it finishes slewing). They are connected through 12v anderson plugs with cigarette ends (rated at 40amps per plug). I'm using the same power cables that came with the controller and camera. Is this an issue with the battery itself (dying maybe, i did buy it second hand)? Or is this a power cable issue? Any help would be appreciated. While it's still warm enough that dew isn't too much of an issue yet, with the coming colder weather, id like to get this sorted beforehand.

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Tony
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