Lynx Astro Silicone Power Cable for Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ5 / AZ-EQ6 / EQ6-R / EQ8-R Mounts

Lynx Astro Silicone Power Cable for Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ5 / AZ-EQ6 / EQ6-R / EQ8-R Mounts

£28.00
  (26 Reviews)
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About this product

Model:  lynxastro_pwr_az-eq6-mnt_cig

Premium quality, super flexible, cold resistant silicone 2 or 5 metre replacement power leads with Cigar Lighter plug or M8 Ring Tongues to 12mm, 2-pin DC Jack.

For use with Skywatcher AZ-EQ5, AZ-EQ6, EQ6-R & EQ8-R (not EQ-8) mounts. 

Lynx Astro power cables remain soft and flexible, even in the sub-zero temperatures often experienced by astronomers.

Each lead is individually tested for electrical continuity, shorts and power load during manufacture smiley

FEATURES

  • Over-spec' 12 amp rated silicone cable remains soft and flexible, even at sub-zero temperatures, so is less likely to twist and tangle like cheap alternatives.
  • High quality cigar-lighter plug with red power indicator and cable-restraint to prevent damage. 
  • Cigar-lighter plug rated to 5 amp, fitted with a 5 amp fast-blow fuse.
  • Cables with ring-tongues are fitted with M8 Ring Tongues (fit over M6 and M8 connector posts)
  • Mount  Jacks have over-long heat-shrink sleeving applied for additional protection against dew and damp
  • Every lead individually tested for electrical continuity, shorts and power load during manufacture. 

Please check your product's manual for use and suitability. 

Please note: Cables ending in ring-tongues are unfused, please ensure your PSU has a suitable fuse or circuit breaker to protect your mounts electronics. We accept no responsibility for equipment damaged as a result of using an incorrect cable, incorrect power orientation or connection without a suitable fuse.

Customer reviews

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Worked great, until...
15 March 2024  | 

This worked well for me for about a year and a half, then it suddenly stopped working. No visible signs of damage. I'm glad I still held on to my old SkyWatcher cable for backup.


Response:

The most common issue of failure is the fuse blowing in the cigar plug so it's best to try replacing this first but, they usually blow for a reason so it would be worth double checking your power supply and the connectors at either end. This will be under warranty though so please get in touch and we will take a look.


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Excellent accessory
07 January 2024  | 

Why a review just for a cable? Everyone who has standard power cables and uses them at low temperatures knows about the fact that they can get rather stiff and uncomfortable to use. A well made silicone cable such as the Lynx Astro for recent SkyWatcher mounts remains very flexible and therefore does not affect tracking or balance of the mount.
FLO delivered it very fast and safely packed. Highly recommendable!


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Another quality cable
18 November 2023  | 

Bought as an upgrade to the one supplied with the SW AZ-EQ6 mount. Much higher quality and hopefully will provide many years of reliability. Expensive but highly recommended.


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worth the money
13 July 2023  | 

Was a bit dubious about getting this at first, but the cable that comes with the EQ6-R is not unlike a sat nav 12v cable in strength, this one is strong and looks like it's going to last a while.


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Worth the upgrade
19 February 2023  | 

I got this cable as an upgrade for my AZ-EQ6 and it was well worth it. I am a huge fan of Lynx silicone cables and i cannot recommend them enough. They are really well made, very high quality and they stay beautifully soft and kink-free even in sub-zero conditions. I got a cigarette plug on mine and while these can be temperamental, Lynx connector has been flawless. I have had no connection issues.
Pair this cable with a Nevada psu and you will have flawless supply of power to your mount that will just work.


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Replacement to the Original Skywatcher
18 November 2022  | 

The cable is stronger, tighter fit with a feel of stability. If you can change to this one as I believe this will withstand the cold as well!!


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More of the same
11 October 2022  | 

Yes, it's repeating the below somewhat, but the 5m ring tongue connection for my AZEQ6 is spot on. I guess I didn't need this to be silicone cable given the permanent nature of an observatory setup, but you know, if all the cables we use were silicone, there'd be no fighting with twists and kinks that always manifest themselves in normal cables. Even with rubber cable guards across the floor, the LynxAstro silcone cable would just sit where you wanted, whereas the other cables have minds of their own!
It was a good buy in every way.


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Excellent power cable
29 August 2022  | 

I bought this 5m silicon cable to replace the thin, cheaper cable that came to power my new mount. Very pleased I did because it looks great, it’s made to high standards and at a reasonable price. Thanks to FLO for the super service they provide and fast next day delivery.


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New EQ6R-Pro power cable
16 August 2022  | 

This is an excellent power cable. Heavy duty feel along with quality. I opted for the connector spades as I have the 13.8v power supply. The spades are correct for polarity, that is connect red to red, black to black when connecting to your eq6.


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Very Good
21 July 2022  | 

Seems much more robust than the original power cable. I tried it and it works.


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