[kon1966 (Kon)]

Guys, I have asked this question before...

I have a eq5 with synscan upgrade. The newtonian plus guidescope, rings etc weigh 10kg. I have put 10kg of counterweight and is petty well balanced. Is this too much for the mount and the motors. It does moves smoothly on both RA and DEC.

Should I also adjust the worm gear so it easy to turn by using your fingers or is a bit of tension recommended. At the moment it is set to a fairly tight meshing.

Regards
Kon