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KENDRICK MICRO FIRELITE HEATERS

 MICRO FIRELITE HEATERS  

Kendrick's new Micro FireLite heaters are designed for use with our new MICRO FireLite Controller. They have the special connector that allows them to connect to the FireLite controller (shown in the image to the right). It is important to note that any anti-dew heater with a RCA connector (this includes our Premier and FireFly heaters) will not connect with this controller.

IMPORTANT! The maximum amperage capacity of this controller is 1.5 amps. What does this mean? Basically it means that you will have to choose your heaters carefully, otherwise you will end up blowing fuses. All the heaters offered in the FireLite line are 1.5 amps or less. If you want to use two heaters with the FireLite controller, you will have to make sure that the total amperage of the two heaters does not exceed 1.5 amps. The amperage of the heaters is shown in the chart below.

Like all our other heaters, the FireFly heaters will direct their heat into your optics instead of losing it into the atmosphere. We use the same construction methods and materials as our Premier and FireFly heaters. These heaters are very effective in directing most of the heat into the optics which is important if dew is to be prevented.

So where do these heaters and the MICRO FireLite controller excel? See the partial list below:

  • Anyone who wants to travel light with a small telescope.
  • Anyone who uses a DSLR camera for astrophotography.
  • Anyone who wants an inexpensive dew control system.
  • Anyone who wants a compact lightweight solution for smallish optics where weight and balance are of importance (ie: Dobsonain secondary mirrors, finders, etc).

Item No.HeaterWattageAmperage
2003-FLTelrad Heater with Micro connector. Comes with 12" (30 cm) lead wire.20.2
2004-FL.965" Eyepiece Heater with Micro connector. Comes with 12" (30 cm) lead wire.20.2
2005-FL1.25" Eyepiece Heater with Micro connector. Comes with 12" (30 cm) lead wire.30.2
2006-FL2" Eyepiece Heater with Micro connector. Comes with 12" (30 cm) lead wire.40.3
2007-FL3" Optic Heater with Micro connector. Comes with 18" (46 cm) lead wire.60.5
2008-FL4" Optic Heater with Micro connector. Comes with 18" (46 cm) lead wire.70.6
2009-FL5" Optic Heater with Micro connector. Comes with 18" (46 cm) lead wire.80.6
2010-FL6" Optic Heater with Micro connector. Comes with 36" (92 cm) lead wire.90.7
2011-FL7/8" Optic Heater with Micro connector. Comes with 36" (92 cm) lead wire.141.1
2012-FL9/10" Optic Heater with Micro connector. Comes with 36" (92 cm) lead wire.171.3
2013-FL11" Optic Heater with Micro connector. Comes with 36" (92 cm) lead wire.181.4
2005-B1-FLBino-viewer Heaters for eyepieces up to 1.5 inch barrel diameter. With Micro connector.60.5
2005-B2-FLBino-viewer Heaters for eyepieces over 1.5 inch barrel diameter. With Micro connector.80.6

These heaters come with standard wire lengths of 12", 18" or 36", as indicated above. If you require a different length wire, you must contact Kendrick. Our maximum length lead wire is 36" (92 cm) and we only have the three lengths.

One year limited warranty. Warranty covers defects in workmanship and materials. Normal wear and tear are not covered. Tampering, misuse and abuse voids the warranty. See our return policy for a full explanation of our warranties and return policies.

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 FITTING DIMENSIONS  

The table below will help you to determine which heater is the right one for you scope.

.965" for .965" eyepieces and finder scope eyepieces
1.25" for 1.25" eyepieces
2" For 2" eyepieces, 50 mm finder scope objectives, smaller camera lenses. Can also be used on 1.25" oculars but a bit big. To use on 1.25" oculars just slip heater off 2" eyepiece and hang over 1.25" eyepiece.
3" will fit 3.5" to 5" OD (90mm to 130mm OD)
4" will fit 5" to 5.5" OD (130mm to 145mm OD)
5" will fit 5.5" to 6.5" OD (140mm to 165mm OD)
6" will fit 6.5" to 8" OD (165mm to 200mm OD)
7/8" For Meade 7" refractor, 7" Maksutov-Cassegrain, 8" SCT, Celestron C8, Astro Physics 7" Refractor. Will fit 8" to 9.5" OD (200mm to 250mm OD)
9/10" For Celestron C9.25, Meade 10". Will fit 10" to 12.5" OD (250mm to 310mm OD)
11" For Celestron C11. Will fit 12.5" to 13.5" OD (310mm to 340mm)
12" For Meade 12 SCT. Will fit 13.5" to 15.5" OD (340mm to 400mm OD)
14/16" For Celestron C14 & Meade 16" SCT. Will fit 15.5" to 18" OD (400mm to 460mm OD)
lap top computer heater For all lap top computers, can also be used on for desktop CPUs that are exposed to cold temperatures. Also makes a great seat warmer!
GoTo Telescope Control Pad Heater For LX200, Nexstar & other GoTo Telescope hand held control pads. Keeps control pads working in cold winter temperatures.
Eyepiece box heater For eyepiece and accessory boxes. Can also be used as a seat warmer.

 

 HOW TO USE THE SYSTEM  
We recommend that you put your heaters in place at the beginning of an observing session and turn your controller on right away. If you are using Premier Heaters, or heaters for Newtonian or RC Telescopes, we recommend a controller setting that represents about 20 to 40% If you are using FireFly or MICRO FireLite Heaters, we recommend a setting of about 60 to 80%.

If moisture has already condensed on your optics, we recommend covering the optics, turning the heaters on high and waiting 20 to 30 minutes. Once the moisture has cleared, lower your controller setting and resume observing.

 POWER REQUIREMENTS  
Our dew control systems require 12 volts DC. If you are using a battery to run the system, we recommend a 5 amp hour battery as a minimum. If you want to run the system from a wall plug, you will need a step down converter with a minimum output of 5 amps. For information on the power systems we offer for our systems, please click here.

 

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120 Volt Converter

 


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