Go Back   IceInSpace > IceTrade Classifieds > IceTrade Archives

 
 
Thread Tools Rate Thread
  #1  
Old 31-12-2022, 01:27 PM
spacezebra's Avatar
spacezebra (Petra)
Lost in Namibia

spacezebra is offline
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Albury NSW
Posts: 3,134
Mount cover for EQ6 wanted

Greetings

Im after a scope cover that can take a beating from the elements. Maybe you have one in your shed that is not doing anything.

Would love to have a T309 if you have one.

Drop me a message and lets talk $$.

Cheers Petra

Last edited by spacezebra; 31-12-2022 at 03:02 PM. Reason: Typo
  #2  
Old 31-12-2022, 02:10 PM
Merlin66's Avatar
Merlin66 (Ken)
Registered User

Merlin66 is offline
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Junortoun Vic
Posts: 8,927
Petra,
I used the stacked plastic chair cover from Bunnings for many years.
It seemed to last at least three years or so.
Held in place with a bungee cord.
  #3  
Old 31-12-2022, 02:14 PM
Merlin66's Avatar
Merlin66 (Ken)
Registered User

Merlin66 is offline
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Junortoun Vic
Posts: 8,927
https://www.bunnings.com.au/mojo-82-...cover_p0197021
Ken
  #4  
Old 31-12-2022, 02:28 PM
roddz's Avatar
roddz (Rodd)
Registered User

roddz is offline
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Corunnun,Victoria, Australia
Posts: 75
Aldi BBQ covers work well, They have them in various sizes. They come on sale regularly,
  #5  
Old 31-12-2022, 03:03 PM
spacezebra's Avatar
spacezebra (Petra)
Lost in Namibia

spacezebra is offline
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Albury NSW
Posts: 3,134
Awesome idea's guys! Many thanks
  #6  
Old 09-01-2023, 04:00 PM
nosaj (Jason)
Registered User

nosaj is offline
 
Join Date: Sep 2021
Location: BLAXLAND, NSW
Posts: 7
You probably know about this trick already: To prevent condensation damage, I put a box of "Hydrosorbent" (brand) desiccant under the cover, and secure the bottom. I recharge it in the oven once a month, on a day that doesn't look rainy so I can have the cover opened for a few hours. Has worked nicely over Sydney's very wet La Nina year.
  #7  
Old 09-01-2023, 06:21 PM
Wilsil's Avatar
Wilsil (Wilco)
Registered User

Wilsil is offline
 
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Greenwood
Posts: 377
I am using this cover: https://proastroz.com/collections/es...scts-sun-cover
Has worked well for the last year. Mount and scope has been outside nearly year round.
  #8  
Old 10-01-2023, 09:53 AM
spacezebra's Avatar
spacezebra (Petra)
Lost in Namibia

spacezebra is offline
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Albury NSW
Posts: 3,134
Many thanks for the additional information.

All advice greatly appreciated.

Regards
Petra
 

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is Off
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT +10. The time is now 02:51 AM.

Powered by vBulletin Version 3.8.7 | Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Advertisement
Astrophotography Prize
Advertisement
Bintel
Advertisement