The Starlink System uses the same amount of power as a small car fridge . Make sure the wires providing the power can cope with that level of power usage .
A WORD ABOUT THE 12V POWER SOURCE
The Starlink system uses quite a bit of power , somewhere in the range of 50-60W , peaking at over 100W when the dish alignment motors are running . At 12V , that equates to around 5-10A of current draw . The power supply wiring to the system needs to be able to support that with minimal voltage drop .
If you have any 12V power outlets ( cigarette lighter ), the wiring to these may be adequate ; however , if they are on a power line that feeds other accessories , you might find the cabling inadequate . It would be best in these circumstances to consider installing a dedicated power feed for the Starlink system . Cowfish Technologies recommends a minimum of 14 AWG cable , correctly fused and installed by a certified auto electrician .
SAVING POWER
The Cowfish converter has an integrated power switch . This is important as , in order to conserve battery power , you may want to turn off your Starlink system while you ’ re not using it . I installed a separate switch that controlled the power to both the wi-fi router and the converter , so I could turn both off at the same time . This is not a requirement for the Cowfish kit . I just wanted this level of convenience .
The kit includes a POI or Power Over Internet connection required to power the Starlink dish and its motors .
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