# CQ18 Power Supply

**URL:** <https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/cq18-power-supply/31162>\
**Category:** CQ Troubleshooting\
**Tags:** cq-18t\
**Created:** [5 February 2026 08:45 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/cq18-power-supply/31162 "2026-02-05T08:45:16Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![chienmort](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/forums.allen-heath.com/chienmort/32/4428_2.png) [@chienmort](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/chienmort)\
**Post date:** [5 February 2026 08:45 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/cq18-power-supply/31162/1 "2026-02-05T08:45:16Z")

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Does anyone know the specs/dimensions for the DC plug, I want to but an aftermarket power supply asa spare. Alternatively, what PSU did you buy for use with CQ18?

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**Author:** ![Guitarman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/d9b06d/32.png) [@Guitarman](https://forums.allen-heath.com/u/Guitarman)\
**Post date:** [7 February 2026 15:29 UTC](https://forums.allen-heath.com/t/cq18-power-supply/31162/2 "2026-02-07T15:29:37Z")

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I bought this one. I keep it in the carrying case as a spare. I haven’t needed to use it and hopefully never will but it’s the correct specs and should work fine.

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