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Celestron PowerTank 17 17 Ah 12 VDC Power Supply

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Celestron PowerTank 17 17 Ah 12 VDC Power Supply
Key Features
  • 17 Ah Capacity
  • Two 12 VDC Car/Vehicle Ports
  • Two 5V USB Charging Ports
  • Powerful Spotlight with Tilt Head
Power your motorized/computer-controlled telescope with Celestron's PowerTank 17 17 Ah 12 VDC Power Supply. This versatile accessory features two 12VDC car/vehicle plugs to power the telescope and peripherals, plus two USB ports to charge small electronics such as phones or GPS sets. To help get you to your observation spot, it is equipped with a powerful spotlight, and when you're setting up, remove the smaller magnetic-backed red-filtered flashlight to light your way without effecting your night-adjusted vision. A built-in circuit breaker protects all your equipment and devices from damage.  This version of the PowerTank features a built-in AM/FM radio and a siren for emergency situations.
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Celestron PowerTank 17 Overview

Power your motorized/computer-controlled telescope with Celestron's PowerTank 17 17 Ah 12 VDC Power Supply. This versatile accessory features two 12VDC car/vehicle plugs to power the telescope and peripherals, plus two USB ports to charge small electronics such as phones or GPS sets. To help get you to your observation spot, it is equipped with a powerful spotlight, and when you're setting up, remove the smaller magnetic-backed red-filtered flashlight to light your way without effecting your night-adjusted vision. A built-in circuit breaker protects all your equipment and devices from damage.  This version of the PowerTank features a built-in AM/FM radio and a siren for emergency situations.

Power
  • 17 Ah capacity
  • Two 12 VDC car/vehicle plugs with adapter cord
  • Two 5V USB ports to charge small electronics
Lights
  • Large white LED spotlight to navigate and set up with tilt head
  • Removable red-filtered flashlight to preserve night-adjusted vision
  • Magnetic-back for hands-free use
Additional Features
  • Built-in AM/FM radio
  • Emergency siren
  • Built-in circuit breaker to protect electronics
  • 110-220 VAC switchable universal power adapter included
  • Charging/battery-power LED indicators
UPC: 050234187770

Celestron PowerTank 17 Specs

General
Compatibility
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Inputs/Outputs
USB I/O
2 x USB-A Female Output
Power
Power Source
AC Input (Included), Vehicle Adapter (Included)
Physical
Cable Length
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Dimensions
14 x 13 x 5.5" / 35.6 x 33 x 14 cm
Weight
17.5 lb / 7.9 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
19 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
15.75 x 15.2 x 7.2"

Celestron PowerTank 17 Reviews

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Do I need to buy an additional cable to use with ...

Do I need to buy an additional cable to use with this to power the Meade LX200 12 inch ACF telescope?
Asked by: Kanishka
The Celesron PowerTank 17's supplied power cord is not compatible with the non-Celestron telescope. Please contact the telescope manufacturer for the appropriate power cord model.
Answered by: Telescope
Date published: 2022-12-13

Do I need to buy an additional cable to use with ...

Do I need to buy an additional cable to use with this to power the Celestron 5se?
Asked by: Christopher
No, you can use the PowerTank 17's included 'cigarette lighter' cable to power the NexStar 5SE.
Answered by: Telescope
Date published: 2022-08-03

Is this good for the "EQ6-R Pro Equatorial GoTo ...

Is this good for the "EQ6-R Pro Equatorial GoTo Mount with Tripod" and does it have a regulated power supply?
Asked by: Aaron
Yes, the Celestron PowerTank 17 17 Ah 12 VDC Power Supply is compatible with the Skywatcher EQ6-R mount.
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2024-12-18

Can one replace the batteries if they go dead?

Can one replace the batteries if they go dead?
Asked by: Thomas
The PowerTank 17 contains a sealed lead-acid battery, one PC (12V 17 ah/20 Hr) and cannot be replaced.
Answered by: Telescope
Date published: 2022-08-09

How do I use it to charge a laptop? It doesn't ...

How do I use it to charge a laptop? It doesn't have plug holes.
Asked by: Jiao
The Celestron PowerTank 17 17 Ah 12 VDC Power Supply was not designed to power a laptop. One could use a car adapter or laptop charger that has a car plug on it.
Answered by: Yaakov
Date published: 2023-08-08

question

does the celestron power tank 17 still have the jumper cables to jump start a car?
Asked by: Anonymous
Jumper posts only.
Answered by: Raymond Z.
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

What is the weight of the battery?
Asked by: HL M.
I already answered that it's about 16 lb. What is shown as the BEST ANSWER is 6-7 lb. This is not correct, it's about 16 lb. as I said. It's heavy for its size, as it is essentially a car battery with other features. Also, the image shown is not quite correct. it shows three female connectors together near the top left. Those used to be 3, 6, and 9 volt outputs on an older version. They have been replaced by two USB connectors. The description is correct, but not the image.
Answered by: Brad F.
Date published: 2022-08-03

question

How many charge/discharge cycles is this rated for, and is the battery replaceable?
Asked by: Philip
The easy one first, Yes the battery is replaceable, but it a bit of a chore. Remove all the screws, and the screw that holds the big lamp in place and lift upwards to remove it. Lots of little pieces, just note their locations!/How many cycles? Very hard to estimate, however it should last 3-5 years
Answered by: Donn B.
Date published: 2021-03-10
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