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Meru
14-02-2013, 01:09 PM
Hey guys,

Just wondering if the counterweight extension bar which fits a HEQ5, also fit a NEQ6 (Or alternatively, will a NEQ6 bar fit into a HEQ5)? Are the threads the same? It's this thing which I'm after, and someone has one made for his HEQ5 but not sure if it'll fit my NEQ6:

http://www.teleskop-express.de/shop/product_info.php/info/p5646_Counterweight-Bar-Extension-for-EQ6-Mounts.html

Thanks :)
Meru
14-02-2013, 01:31 PM
Never mind :) It wont fit
2stroke
15-02-2013, 09:07 PM
It wont fit? arn't they the same dam dia? Durchmesser ... 18mm same as the heq5 unless the thread different though i doubt it as those Chinese only get 1 cup of rice and can't be bothered with the extra work lol.

Skywatcher Counterweight white 5.1 kgs - 18mm shafts HEQ5/EQ6

18mm dia so whats the issue?

Sure you arnt mixing it up with the older mounts that had a small threaded weight stopper.

http://www.pulsar-optical.co.uk/prod/telescope-accessories/AC687dec-shaft-ext/heq5.html lol states eq6 but is even called heq5.html
chaffingbuttock
16-02-2013, 11:31 AM
Racist much?
2stroke
16-02-2013, 01:45 PM
Whats that meant to mean, do you know of the working conditions and wage conditions synta pay these poor people?

educated much? i think not ( last time i herd the much thing it was 10yrs ago out of a 12yr olds mouth) :) Learn to contribute and not start trouble:thumbsup:
Meru
17-02-2013, 01:37 PM
Hey Matthew,

Yes its 18mm diamter outside for both but the threads are completely different. HEQ5 has an M4 and the NEQ6 has M6 from what my friend told me. Oh wells
John0z
20-02-2013, 09:04 AM
Meru,

Since you are in Melbourne, why not have a look at this post..

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=45366

Trevor "OneOfOne" could make an extension for you - you just have to measure the bolt that fits into the end of the counterweight bar. I have a HEQ5Pro and it has a M6 bolt in the end of the bar.

I could make one too, but Trevor is nearby.

-John
Meru
20-02-2013, 07:06 PM
Thank you so much for the link, yes I heard about him but didn't know where to start. I might PM him soon and see he can make one up. Thanks again John!