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Originally Posted by Dave47tuc
Hi all,
If I can I'm thinking on getting a Sky Pod ! As I get older I seem to get less bothered to get the the scope out. I had a Observatory in the mid 90's but moved house and left it behind .
I know with a observatory the scope would get a lot more use.
To those who own the Sky Pod Al & Pete and anyone else in Australia that has one I have a few questions if that is ok!
1. How is your Sky Pod going after some years of use? Weather etc?
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Perfect!
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2. Equipment inside , with our very hot summers here in Australia how hot does your Sky Pod get inside ? And what affect is that having on your equipment?
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I have a max min thermometer in there to record the maximum and so far its 42°C... BUT... I have painted the inside of the POD with black Fusion Paint which is supposed to help block IR and keep it cooler. I have also fitted a solar ventilation fan from Whitworths in the top of the dome and drilled a grid of ventilation holes into the inside skin of the dome to make it work.
Not aware of any possible temperature issues with my gear so far.
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3. Do you think it's better to have the Pod on a concrete slab or a wooden deck? How do you have yours? And would you change it now after using the Pod ?
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On a concrete slab isolated from your pier footing - this is how I have mine, and no, I would not change it.
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4. How has your Sky Pod survived a servere thunder storm?
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Not a problem. If you buy one new, you'll probably get a DVD with it with assembly instructions and it'll also have video of their red-neck wind test where they towed a POD on a trailer behind a pick up truck at more than 70mph - both open and closed. You'll love it!
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One more is the ventilation around the dome enough to keep mould away?
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There is more than enough ventilation! It is amazing how much breeze comes through between the dome and the walls when the dome it closed. The biggest problem I have with my POD is snails. They love it, and they get in between the dome and the walls. So make sure you always put lens caps on! And BTW because it's plastic, I haven't experienced any condensation inside it either.
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Many thanks for any of your responses . I wish you well Simon on your order of the Sky Pod .
Regards,
David.
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