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Old 01-12-2008, 03:24 PM
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I can run my EQ6 off my 12v 17ah jump starter for about 8~9 hours, or the EQ6 with 2 dew heaters running (near full power) for about 3.5 / 4 hours. Obviously you wouldnt run dew heaters at full power for imaging, I was just doing a test of what it was capable of.

I've since bought a 240v AC 12v power unit for the dew heaters, and can run the mount from dusk till dawn off the battery without problems..

I have plans to buy a 12v 80AH battery, and run my eeepc/mount/dew heaters/(hopefully) QHY8 all off the battery, and have a totally self sufficient setup...
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