Mains at deep sky camp.

[Mac]

Whilst looking at getting two more large capacity leisure batterys for friday,
I decided to go for a small 240 petrol generator instead, as the price difference was minimal.
and the combined weight and sizes are the same. ish.

http://www.thegreenreaper.co.uk/showdetails.asp?id=1741. 2kw
it runs for 3 hours at full output, and its quiet!!  61db. although it is quoted at 7m, which is strange as its normally quoted at 1m,
Ill have to check the noise level when i get it and set up a wind/noise break if needed.
so you might even see this there

So if anyone would like to use a mains hook up, (Providing its delivered by next friday) you are more then welcome.
even if its just to charge your batteries

Just bring an extension lead and RCD.  http://forum.orpington-astronomy.org.uk/index.php?topic=4022.msg20507#new

Saves messing about with, 12-240 for laptops, power for the cameras ect,
I can just use the original transformers.

Plus the fact i can run a kettle and have a tea in less then 15mins.
and a heater, and hifi, TV, PS3, Microwave, cooker, Fridge, model railway..............................
and not forgetting Fay, a Hairdryer, sorry that should be a dew heater.

[Rocket Pooch]

hey you could even run a flood light as well,

[Mac]

hey you could even run a flood light as well,

home from home.




Might bring this one as well.

[MarkS]

You could use the big one for tracking the ISS !

[Mac]

i think it was the laser pointer for the keck.

[JohnP]

Plus the fact i can run a kettle and have a tea in less then 15mins.
and a heater, and hifi, TV, PS3, Microwave, cooker, Fridge, model railway..............................
and not forgetting Fay, a Hairdryer, sorry that should be a dew heater.

Hopefully not all at once.... it's only 2kW!!!!

I hope it's quiet else you could pee off a few astronomers....

Out of interest can you refill it when it's running..? It'd be a bummer to have to turn everything off after 3hrs to refill....


John

[Fay]

Mac, you are funny.
You are now, the equipment king.....should be entertaining. I will bring my hairdryer!!!

I love the laser pointer. Could start off WW3

[Mac]

Well the genny arrived this afternoon,
I know it was small, but its tiny.
Its smaller then the box the HEQ6 Head comes in!
Primed (eventually) and tested.

Dosent sound too loud, not compared to the ones we use at work and those you cant hear yourself next to them.
even at full throttle its resonable, and thats standing next to it.

i'll bring it on thursday fire it up and see what people think.

It will be behind a wind break &  behind the car
So any sound will be directed away from the houses & us.

Just got to make up the leads for the sockets.

1600W continious, 2000W peak.
3 Hrs @ 1600W

[Mac]

i've ordered two extension reels, one 25m and one 50m,
both have 4 sockets on them, and i'll fit the adapters to the other ends.
so remember your RCD & Extension leads, if you need mains.

Not too sure about filling it whilst its running,
the manual says not too, but who reads manuals anyway.

will look in to a funnel of some sorts, to make it easier.

[Ian]

or should we fail to get a funnel, we could perhaps organise a funeral?

Still, it should be ok if we make sure the fuel filler is leeward of the wind...

[JohnP]

Mac - Just make sure your hands aren't shaking when you fill it...

[Ian]

Tony's got steady hands. Although to be fair, it might just be that way when he's got his hand near a home made firework...

[Mac]

experements for deep sky camp.
Just a thought.
i know we've played with thermite, ect.
but how about flour or custard powder?

small bag of flower, large banger, naked flame?

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=iIkk0D2tUU8

[Ian]

it's a thought.

how about water on burning oil? wouldn't have to worry about shaving for a while. Possibly for ever...

[Mike]

.....naked flame?.......

Like i said earlier.... With the weather forecast for this weekend, good luck with any kind of flames!