Play in RA on HEQ5

[ColinR]

I have searched for info on this with no real success. Does anyone have any info on play in RA on an HEQ5. Is is OK? How much is OK? How to adjust ,etc.

[Astro_Baby]

There is always a small amount of play in the axis of the HEQ5 and EQ6 miunts. Its more normal for the DEC to have a bit of play. The RA is usually held solid by the weight of the scooe and its counterweights.

You can adjust it ...its normally the worm mesh tuning that needs looking at. Go to astro-baby.com and have a look at the HEQ5 strip down process, look at the page dealing with worm adjustment.

Mel

Ps cant give yo a link as am mobile

[ColinR]

Astro_Baby

Thanks for your reply. I have found the page on your excellent web site. Just one question: To reduce play in RA do I just adjust the Worm Engagement for RA screws or the End Float adjustment or both?

Thanks again for your help:)

[terrym2002uk]

Worm gear. You shouldn't really need to adjust the end float.