[Tannehill]

Electronics/Electrical Gurus:

I've a Peli case, and I've seen some heaters that keep the EPs warm (not hot) and this is fabulous in preventing dew. also, if one has a cardboard "tent" (Dew Box) over the case, the heat also keeps the other items under the cardboard hutch dew-free (atlases, etc). Kendrick sells a small one.

I was poised to buy a pre-made heater for the bottom of my eyepiece case....from a pet store (reptile warmer!), or a small profile warming pad. I want it to plug into a 240 v powerpoint, since i'd use this only when I have power. I have a 240 AC to 12 V 12 converter....a spare from a portable DVD player that got pinched, so it can be a 12 volt powered setup, or AC....Doesn't need to be that adjustable...but can't be too hot, obviously.

But, is this something that I can make SAFELY myself? I noted the reptile warmer used nichrome wire, which I've heard mentioned here in the context of dew heaters. I'd fuse the system for safety, and my powerboard is fused, too, for added protection (on those dew-damp nights at Snake Valley).

Any advice would be welcome.

Scott