Squeaky focusser

[jdg600]

I've had my Skyliner 200p for a few weeks now and when I went out this evening I noticed that the focusser has developed a bit of a squeak. I'm thinking a bit of lubrication is needed but am wondering what would be the best stuff to use. I'm thinking maybe a little silicon grease.

Any advice would be much appreciated.

John

[Bizibilder]

Use White Lithium grease from a cycle shop - mine is branded TF2 and cost about £5 - enough to last a lifetime!

[Hugh88]

Had the same problem as well tonight! Maybe it was the weather?

[JimStan]

One of the founding members of our club has a truss-based Alt-Az scope he calls "Olde Bones". It squeeks very loudly, every time he moves it from one object to another. He is completely dis-assembling it, and treating all the moving and sliding parts with white lithium grease. Sure can't hurt, as long as the stuff is used minimally !

We're all gonna miss that "squeeeeek" though !

Jim S.

[glowjet]

Are you sure a small mouse hasn`t crept into the OTA, only joking, If you look on the net White Lithium grease is available from quite a few outlets, some post free

[jdg600]

Thanks for all the replies. I'm pretty sure there are no rodents in the focusser so will try looking for some white lithium grease online this evening.

John