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Originally Posted by Grimmeister
Hi Everyone,
OK so a bit of an update on my EQ8, I have managed to "work around" the declination issue I had by making sure the worm gear mesh is in the right spot for my imaging target it's a bit more fiddling on set up but otherwise easy enough to manage and fixes the problem fully.
I did however have a big issue last weekend with the RA gear binding up near the meridian    . I was a bit dismayed when it happened and was quickly followed but a large chunk of expletives.......
I followed up with Tasco on my return home from a warranty view point as during the heat of the moment on the evening I was imaging I determined it was going back to be replaced. However, I have since calmed down and I have had a chat to Rob at Tasco about the issue. He has been great during the whole process and consulted the engineers in Canada for some guidance on the issue. There was no question where the problem was and that the mount needed an adjustment.
Initially I was asked to send this back for repairs however given it's size and weight and after speaking with Rob about it and my employment history (mechanical technician in the Defence Force and having had years of experience in adjusting equipment of similar nature) I have been given instructions on how to adjust the worm gear mesh and assurance I will not void my warranty in doing so.
After an initial review of the details this looks a pretty straight forward procedure and I will do this ASAP and retest (probably next weekend).
Some interesting feedback and a real credit to Sky Watcher is all the issues that do get reported are taken back to the factory and reviewed to ensure future mounts are improved where needed as can be seen in some of the early changes to the EQ8's, sometimes manufacturers don't always get it right the first time but Sky Watcher are dead set keen to make sure they keep improving things as they go.
Anyway I will update once I have had a chance to adjust and will let you know how it all goes.
Cheers
Anthony |
Anthony,
I have an EQ8 which is only 2 months old and last night the whole Dec system seized. The noise sounded like either a bearing, the stepper motor had seized or the mesh was too tight between worm and wheel. Have left a message with Rob at TASCO as to what to do. Up till this period the EQ8 slewed perfectly but I guess nothing is perfect. Had Synta used better quality parts, the price would have double.
What caused yours to fail and was it serious? Did you need new parts?
cheers and have a happy Xmas.
James