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Our problem Barry is that we don't allow generators at our remote club sites. This solution from Geoff is a good one given his and many others' problems with Gemini under-voltage issues causing RA lag errors and having to rely on a battery-only supply. This inverter that Geoff is introducing is a small and efficient DC-DC model, so we're not talking battery/DC-AC inverter/lab supply here.
It's also arguably easier lugging a 60 or 70 amp/hr battery in your boot than a smelly/oily/bulky 2.6kvA generator. Anyway - the smaller easier to carry Hondas and the like are very pricey in comparison - up around $1,300 or thereabouts. They do output cleaner power than your lounge room wall socket, but you pay for the privilege. I wouldn't use a modified sine wave model for any of my astro gear, even with spike protection.
Last edited by Omaroo; 12-10-2010 at 11:23 AM.
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