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03-05-2021, 08:51 AM
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In Search of Photons
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Brisbane, QLD
Posts: 285
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EQ6 service and upgrade
Hi all
Does anybody know if there is someone who does EQ6 services and possibly the belt-upgrade? I've had my trust EQ6 for about 15 years, and I suspect it could do with some love. And if it's gettiong a "grease and oiil change" the belt upgrade seems logical.
There was at one time a fellow in Perth who did this, but he hasn't posted in several years.
All suggestions (other than doing it myself - I'm not a handyman!) welcome.
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03-05-2021, 09:45 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Flaxton, Qld
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No excuse, David, pull it apart, give it a clean, upgrade and tweak. Time to learn... Or maybe just buy another mount?
Only thing I can suggest is perhaps get in contact with the manufacturer (Skywatcher?) and see what they suggest?
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03-05-2021, 10:07 AM
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In Search of Photons
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Join Date: Mar 2006
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Originally Posted by lazjen
Time to learn
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Time (or lack thereof) is the operative concept Chris! I want to do astronomy, not learn to be a mount technician!
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Originally Posted by lazjen
Or maybe just buy another mount?
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To add to the EQ3, EQ5 and EQ8 I already own? My wife would kill me!
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Originally Posted by lazjen
Only thing I can suggest is perhaps get in contact with the manufacturer (Skywatcher?) and see what they suggest?
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THat's always an option, but I don't think that fitting the after-market belt drive is part of their plan! :-)
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03-05-2021, 10:42 AM
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Always gonna be a NOOB...
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Cairns, Qld
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Maybe contact Sirius Optics & ask if they know of anyone local...
I don't think they provide such services but, I've always found them pretty helpful so, maybe they know of someone...
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03-05-2021, 11:05 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Canberra, Australia
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If you do want to have a go yourself, I found Martin Pyott's youtube videos helpful. I bought the Rowan belt upgrade kit (and the optional tool), and the worm gear ball bearings and have installed them without much hassle. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ol8B...el=MartinPyott He is a motor mechanic, so he is familiar with bearings and their adjustments.
Ed
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03-05-2021, 12:50 PM
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In Search of Photons
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Hi all
Thanks for the suggetsiosn all. Sirius are doing a small repair for me now. The video looks good, but I think it is far wiser given limited time and skills to get this done professionally!
Outcast provided a link: https://www.facebook.com/AAPERTH/
While they are in the process of changing business name, they have been very helpful and I have booked the EQ6 in for its "spa treatment".
Once agian all, thanks for the information.
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03-05-2021, 01:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DaveO
THat's always an option, but I don't think that fitting the after-market belt drive is part of their plan! :-)
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Ah, didn't realise it was 3rd party. Anyway, looks like you've got it sorted.
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03-05-2021, 01:51 PM
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Always gonna be a NOOB...
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Join Date: Oct 2008
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Originally Posted by DaveO
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Ah, cool.... I posted that briefly thinking for some reason you were in Perth then, pulled it down when I realised you weren't...
Glad you got it & it proved useful...
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03-05-2021, 01:55 PM
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When I was in the Testar (Sydney) store a few weeks ago, I saw Adriano had an EQ6-R on the table that he was working on for a customer. Maybe shoot them a message to see what they can do as well?
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03-05-2021, 02:01 PM
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In Search of Photons
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Originally Posted by Outcast
Ah, cool.... I posted that briefly thinking for some reason you were in Perth then, pulled it down when I realised you weren't...
Glad you got it & it proved useful...
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Ah!! THta clears up the mystery Carlton. I got the email notification but the post wasn't there!!
Yes, all sorted and I will be sending off the mount later this week.
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04-05-2021, 09:37 AM
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My God it's full of stars
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Melbourne
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Clive Garner (Elken2004) in Melbourne services EQ-6's - does belt mods, hypertuning etc. He did a great job stripping down, tuning & reassembling my Tak NJP as well.
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04-05-2021, 11:18 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DaveO
Hi all
There was at one time a fellow in Perth who did this, but he hasn't posted in several years.
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That "fellow" is still there and a very busy man.
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