Grease for EQ3

[steve000 (Steve)]

Gday all,

Lately I have been getting into Webcam photography. While im watching Jupiter Ive started to notice my scope's axis's are quite sticky. I can turn the slow motion then all of the sudden i hear a crack and i lose my target.

From what I read Synta (skywatcher, saxon etc) use very average grease. If i were to disassemble my mount and regrease what would you recommend using. I was thinking lithium or silicone grease.

Also my 3rd attempt at Jupiter, 1st was too fuzzy and pink, 2nd was good, 3rd is best so far. 6" Saxon, 2x barlow, SPC900NC (880 flashed), EEEPC 1005HA

[[1ponders] (Paul)]

for grease? Supa-lube.

And if you haven't already done so check out the directions for the CG-5 tune up. http://www.astronomyboy.com/cg5/

[Arthur Alchin (Arthur Alchin)]

Went to the local fishing shop and bought some Reel-lube for the expensive fishing reels that have gears: so far has worked wonders but had to get the crappy chinese lube off first

[steve000 (Steve)]

"lube" the inner child in me giggles

I shall look out for the reel lube, fish shops are all around me, i glanced over the guild it looked pretty straight forward to do.

[casstony]

I have a Orion Skyview Pro (same as EQ5) which had the ring gear almost seized onto the shaft - I had to heat it in an oven to remove the ring gear. Bintel recommended the Supa-lube that Paul suggests and the mount is perfect after regreasing.

[astronut (John)]

Another vote for Superlube.........I have used it for the last four years in different applications, with excellent results.

[steve000 (Steve)]

Ok many suggestions for super lube.... i looked. what should i get.

Will nuclear grade be ok ?
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SYNTHETIC MULTI-PURPOSE GREASE
82340........................1 cc Packet of Grease
21006.............................. ..........6 cc Syringe
21010........................1/2 oz Tube of Grease
21014............1/2 oz Tube of Grease - BULK
21030...........................3 oz Tube of Grease
21036....................3 oz Cartridge of Grease
41150.............................4 00 gram Cartridge
41160.............................. ........400 gram Can
41050.............................. .5 lb Pail of Grease
41030.............................3 0 lb Pail of Grease
41120..........................120 lb Keg of Grease
41140........................400 lb Drum of Grease
SILICONE DIELECTRIC & VACUUM GREASE
91003 ................................... .......3 oz Tube
91016.............................. ......400 Gram Can
91030.............................. ...............30 lb Pail
91400.............................. ..........400 lb Drum
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SILICONE LUBRICATING GREASE
92003.............................. ............3 oz Tube
92150............................40 0 gram Cartridge
92016.............................. ......400 gram Can
92005.............................. ................5 lb Pail
92030.............................. ...............30 lb Pail
92400.............................. ..........400 lb Drum

SYNTHETIC HIGH TEMPERATURE E.P. GREASE
70006...........................6 cc High Temp Syringe
71150.............................. ....400 gram Cartridge
71160.............................. ............400 gram Can
70050.............................. ......................5 lb Pail
70300.............................. ....................30 lb Pail

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SYNTHETIC RAILROAD GREASE
41040.............................. .............40 lb Pail
41400.............................. .........400 lb Drum

NUCLEAR GRADE GREASE
42150...............14.1oz (400 gram) Cartridge
42130.............................. .............30 lb Pail
42140.............................. .........400 lb Drum

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SILICONE BRAKE GREASE
97008.............................. .............8 oz Tube

[casstony]

Multi-purpose is the one I used Steve.

[AstroFlyer (Arek)]

Originally Posted by casstony

Multi-purpose is the one I used Steve.

+1 for Multi - purpose.
I only use Nuclear Grade Grease in my reactor...