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Old 25-01-2008, 04:12 AM
Arthur Alchin (Arthur Alchin)
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power supply

I have a small 750w (GMC) generator that I wish to use for power in the field for the telescope/ computer.

The power is dirty so therefore have invested in a filter board from DSE that cost about $110 (dearer than the generator) i did want an invertor but the price was too heafty.

Only problem is that I need to keep the revs up on the Genie so that it supplies enough current to activate the circuitry on the filter board.

The genie appears to have an auto throttle that responds to power needed and at present I have a 25w red light globe attached but unfortunately not enough to trigger the throttle.

Anybody with similar experience that can help, I don't want to have to add to many lights otherwise will end up like a circus. Any ideas for maybe a 100w dummy load etc.

Arthur
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