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Old 09-04-2008, 01:02 PM
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The Celestron Power Tank is not "regulated", neither are the jump start batteries. Normally "regulated" would refer to power provided by the 240v mains, if it is not properly regulated any power spikes in the mains may be passed through to the output and onto your scope. Any of the battery supplies should only produce spikes if you had a large motor or other large equipment that is plugged in and turned it on...the transients from the startup may cause a spike. I am sure if you would disconnect your scope if you were about to try to start your car! Silly if you didn't.
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