Orpington Astronomical Society

Astronomy => Technical => Topic started by: MarkS on May 17, 2014, 23:09:17

Title: How to really fix an EQ6 mount
Post by: MarkS on May 17, 2014, 23:09:17

I think they charge around £1000 to do this:
http://www.pierro-astro.co.uk/evolution.html
Title: Re: How to really fix an EQ6 mount
Post by: Mac on May 18, 2014, 15:07:23
I can see a problem with this.

Quote7 - Replacement of all the axis plastic washers by high quality precision steel German made washers
That means that they will rust. why not use stainless streel ones?

Looks good though.

Mac.
Title: Re: How to really fix an EQ6 mount
Post by: MarkS on May 18, 2014, 15:51:18
Quote from: Mac
That means that they will rust. why not use stainless streel ones?

They'll be covered in a lqyer of grease - I can't see how they would rust unless the mount fills with water.

Mark
Title: Re: How to really fix an EQ6 mount
Post by: Mac on May 18, 2014, 17:53:42
QuoteI can't see how they would rust unless the mount fills with water.

That's what i though about the bearings in my EQ6. (Still in bits)

Mac.