not happy with my bf1200 for the lunt 60

[icytailmark (Mark)]

david did u have your scope covered? How did it get so dusty? I was nearly gunna buy a Lunt scope but after seeing this i have changed my mind. I dont understand why the glass optics are so bad after a couple of years.

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by Kimbo

Hi David,

The same thing happened to my B1200 blocking filter last year, I think it was about 3yrs old as well. I sent an email to Rikki Hocking at Lunt with some photos asking for suggestions on how to clean it. She told me to send it back & they would clean it or replace the glass. I was amazed at the turn around time, it came back looking brand new within a couple of weeks with no charge even though I had no proof of date of purchase. I couldn't fault their customer service & would recommend Lunt equipment in an instant. If you have an issue with your supplier contact Rikki & she will sort it out for you.

Cheers,

Kim

thanks Kim - going through the retailer at the moment so it should end u p the same result i hope

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by icytailmark

david did u have your scope covered? How did it get so dusty? I was nearly gunna buy a Lunt scope but after seeing this i have changed my mind. I dont understand why the glass optics are so bad after a couple of years.

mark 99.99% of the time it lives in its box wit h caps and silica

[Paddy (Patrick)]

Interesting to find this thread. I've found that the view I'm getting through my Lunt Ha50 filter with B600 has been getting very hazy. When I checked the blocking filter it looked like this. I cleaned it carefully before this photo and it did make a big difference, but this can't be good. And the green meshy bit on the inside of the filter - I've not looked at it before, but is this part of the reticle or is it a problem?

Thanks for any thoughts.

[Poita (Peter)]

Had the exact same problem, Lunt took the BF back and cleaned and recoated it.

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by Paddy

Interesting to find this thread. I've found that the view I'm getting through my Lunt Ha50 filter with B600 has been getting very hazy. When I checked the blocking filter it looked like this. I cleaned it carefully before this photo and it did make a big difference, but this can't be good. And the green meshy bit on the inside of the filter - I've not looked at it before, but is this part of the reticle or is it a problem?

Thanks for any thoughts.

yep that sthe problem i had. if you bought it from an australian dealer you should be able to get it replaced easily as they now have spare filters sent to the m from Lunt

[Miaplacidus (Brian)]

I was tempted by the Lunts, but after David's experience, and more recently Paul's, I'm glad I went with Peter's (Poita) Denk upgrade for my PST (previously afflicted by the notorious "rust"). This has been a very successful operation, and given my solar observing a new lease of life.

[Merlin66 (Ken)]

Patrick,
The filter needs to be replaced...the coatings are breaking down.
Unfortunately both Coronado and Lunt "mini-erf" filters seem to suffer the same fate!

[Merlin66 (Ken)]

Brian,
Consider a "real upgrade mod" for the PST - the 80mm mod gives spectacular results.
PM me for details.

[Paddy (Patrick)]

Thanks for the replies all. The local suppliers say a replacement will take 3-4 months. I have yet to hear from Lunt, but I think I will ring them tomorrow. I will be sorely disappointed if I don't have a scope for the eclipse!

[Paddy (Patrick)]

Contacted Lunt this morning and a new filter will be here in October. I am happy again. Thanks all for your help!