MOUNT SERVICING
Equitorial and GOTO Mounts
Telescope mounts tune-up service which may include some or but not all are;
Basic mounts tune-up service $60
For complete dismantle, inspection, cleaning and reassembly of:
EQ1/2 type mounts $100
EQ3/4/5 type mounts $150
HEQ5 and EQ6 type mounts $250
- Complete inspection of the equatorial head to ensure free and smooth operation in both Right Ascension and Declination. (BASIC)
- Check meshing of worm gear and adjust as necessary. (BASIC)
- Adjustment of backlash settings in RA and DEC as necessary. (BASIC)
- Inspection and adjustment of motors and encoders as necessary. (BASIC)
- Tighten where appropriate all fixing screws and nuts on tripod. (BASIC)
- Update firmware if necessary. (BASIC)
- If required complete dismantle of the equatorial head.
- Inspection and cleaning of each part - removing all metal burrs, shavings, thick grease and foreign objects.
- Reassembly using high grade synthetic grease.
Basic mounts tune-up service $60
For complete dismantle, inspection, cleaning and reassembly of:
EQ1/2 type mounts $100
EQ3/4/5 type mounts $150
HEQ5 and EQ6 type mounts $250