Celestron anti-vibration pucks

[Steffen]

I'm looking for a set of Celestron anti-vibration pucks, like the one pictured. Instead of a full set of three I can also make do with two pieces.

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[glend]

Steffen you can buy compressed rubber pucks at Bunnings, in the aisle where they have table legs, felt floor pads for furniture, etc. Just a lower priced (probably) suggestion.

https://www.bunnings.com.au/whites-on-site-100-x-12-5mm-rubber-anti-vibration-mat-4-pack_p3961547

[Spidy]

eBay list a much cheaper version than the official Celestron part number:


https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Tripod-Vibration-Suppression-Pads-for-Telescope-or-photo-dampers-set-of-3-pads-/191563115107?_trksid=p2385738.m4383 .l4275.c10#rwid


I'm curious to hear from people who have actually used the Celestron version. Are they worth the money?

[Steffen]

I've got three of the Celestrons already, but need five or six of the same.

[Steffen]

Those eBay ones look identical, possibly from the same fabrication line?

On the other hand, the way the orange rubber is deformed makes me think it's not actually sorbothane...

[Spidy]

You are correct. The Celestron are made entirely of sorbathane, the cheaper ones are "made from two different types of plastic polymer...."

[Dennis]

I found the Sorbothane cup in the Celestron VSP's did not noticeably reduce the amplitude of the vibration when I struck my telescope focuser, but it did dampen down the motion very quickly.

I suspect other materials may not be as effective at reducing the dampening down time of any vibrations.:shrug:

Cheers

Dennis

[Spidy]

And you also have these:


https://www.amazon.com.au/Isolate-Sorbothane-Vibration-Isolation-Circular/dp/B00CQ4FFY4/ref=pd_sim_328_1/356-1201020-7315330?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00CQ4FFY4&pd_rd_r=7845bb2a-ccc8-444e-b0a6-ce33c2e23ebf&pd_rd_w=mW0JC&pd_rd_wg=mCFJs&pf_rd_p=bc690445-748d-407b-bc22-fb3c6a5a9694&pf_rd_r=VTRK2XZFV5SF0XJV1MWZ&psc=1&refRID=VTRK2XZFV5SF0XJV1MWZ


Which are made of sorbothane and are considerably cheaper.


Edit: There's also the sheet option: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Sorbothane-10mm-Vibration-Isolation-Pad-Sheet-Mat-10-100-100mm-4-4-3-8/222599339745?epid=2152889284&hash=item33d3f45ee1:g:-B4AAOSwJS5ZgARy

[Atmos]

I have a set (3) of TS branded ones that I’ve never used if that’s of any help.

[croweater]

The site states in their description that they are OEM Celestron (Original Equipment Manufacturer). I have a set and they definitely make a difference.
Cheers, Richard :)

[Steffen]

Thank you, those Isolate It! pads look very interesting.