Spec-Chum

I didn't even know until I saw this post.

RIP to a true legend. Your star will shine the brightest.

Ordered a Skywatcher 2" UHC filter which arrived very promptly but when opened for inspection I noticed very tiny circular scatches that, after a bit of investigation, I believe they were being caused by the lid of the case catching the top of the lens.

I notified FLO straight away via email and got a very prompt reply from Steve apologising, complimenting my keen eyes ( ) and offering to send an immediate replacement along with an SAE to send the old one back.

Sure enough, yestersay I received a filter in perfect condition and an SAE with full postage already attached.

Fantastic service!

Will certainly use again.

Russ

I wouldn't really recommend barlowing a 25mm EP, the eyerelief often becomes massive.

Hi Steve, that'll leave a huge gap between 9 and 25, you might be better getting a 12, 18 and a barlow, that'll give you the 6 and 9 as a bonus

The BSTs will work very well in your scope.

No probs I just did the top ring as per instructions, seems to have worked fine.

Happy days!

Well, that was easy. Fixed!

I had visions of small round pieces of glass flying everywhere lol

Permission given, here we go:

"Wind up the eyepiece and pull off the rubber eyecup. You will see a ring in the eyepiece with two holes in it - paperclip size. The ring may be loose but it is most likely the next ring down that is causing the rattle and will need tightening again with the paper clip. It is easier to remove the top ring to gain access to the bottom ring which you can tighten with the paper clip then replace the top ring and the eyecup and job done. Just mind the glass with the paper clip so don't over tighten it - just enough to gently grip the lens."

lol, blimey!

I've not got an issue with it, but I've emaild Alan for permission first, so I'll hold fire until I get a reply from that.

Wow, that was quick.

Got a reply from Alan advising me exactly what the issue is and how to fix. He's even offered to replace if I mess it up.

Fantastic service!

I've sent him a quick email asking for advice. Hopefully its an easy fix, as suggested.

Yeah, will do. Thanks.

Hey all, finally got a clear night tonight so decided to give my new BST 8mm a run and it rattles!

It only rattles with the eyepcup up, when its down it seems fine but I can't see through it properly.

I daren't unscrew it incase loads of lenses fall out but surely it shouldn't rattle? I've got a horrible feeling a lens is lose as, it could be my eyes, but I'm sure it goes very slightly blurry when the eyecup is up!

I got it from Alan on ebay.