Moisture Removal

[mick pinner]

this is a moisture removal plug l have finally got up and running, it goes into the focuser when the scope is not in use and while giving an air tight seal via an O-ring it draws out the moist air trapped inside the scope which can lead to fungal build up.
inside the plug are replaceable Silica Gel sachets.
perfect for all sealed unit scopes like Cassegrains and refractors.
any comments gratefully accepted.

[[1ponders] (Paul)]

Nice unit Mick. Pm me an idea of cost. I could be interested.

Welcome to cloudy Qld 70% RH one day 80% the next

[matt]

Me too!

[leon]

Great idea, i can see how effective that would be.

Leon

[Dennis]

If the price is right, I'll take 3 units.

Cheers

Dennis

[wavelandscott (Scott)]

That is pretty cool...I too might have a home for a few...

[wasyoungonce (Brendan)]

you probably need to take the gel packet out every few weeks to dry it out in an oven.

Most silica gel packs can be re-dried this way.

[mercedes_sl1970]

Mick

Excellent idea - interested to hear a price. Is it only to be made in 2" diameter?

Regards

Andrew

[mick pinner]

they will only be 2" Andrew, l'm trying to keep the price down to around $75,
some may think it's a bit much, but compared to the price of a good OTA l think it's a good investment in the long term.