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. 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. | Heater | Wattage | Amperage |
| 2003-FL | Telrad Heater with Micro connector. Comes with 12" (30 cm) lead wire. | 2 | 0.2 |
| 2004-FL | .965" Eyepiece Heater with Micro connector. Comes with 12" (30 cm) lead wire. | 2 | 0.2 |
| 2005-FL | 1.25" Eyepiece Heater with Micro connector. Comes with 12" (30 cm) lead wire. | 3 | 0.2 |
| 2006-FL | 2" Eyepiece Heater with Micro connector. Comes with 12" (30 cm) lead wire. | 4 | 0.3 |
| 2007-FL | 3" Optic Heater with Micro connector. Comes with 18" (46 cm) lead wire. | 6 | 0.5 |
| 2008-FL | 4" Optic Heater with Micro connector. Comes with 18" (46 cm) lead wire. | 7 | 0.6 |
| 2009-FL | 5" Optic Heater with Micro connector. Comes with 18" (46 cm) lead wire. | 8 | 0.6 |
| 2010-FL | 6" Optic Heater with Micro connector. Comes with 36" (92 cm) lead wire. | 9 | 0.7 |
| 2011-FL | 7/8" Optic Heater with Micro connector. Comes with 36" (92 cm) lead wire. | 14 | 1.1 |
| 2012-FL | 9/10" Optic Heater with Micro connector. Comes with 36" (92 cm) lead wire. | 17 | 1.3 |
| 2013-FL | 11" Optic Heater with Micro connector. Comes with 36" (92 cm) lead wire. | 18 | 1.4 |
| 2005-B1-FL | Bino-viewer Heaters for eyepieces up to 1.5 inch barrel diameter. With Micro connector. | 6 | 0.5 |
| 2005-B2-FL | Bino-viewer Heaters for eyepieces over 1.5 inch barrel diameter. With Micro connector. | 8 | 0.6 |
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.
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. |
