EP covers/caps

[autonm]

Any where in the UK that sells replacements for the covers/caps that come with EP's ?

- the plastic little dust cap/lids that cover the tops and bottoms of the EP's....

Im looking for a UK supplier.

Thanks

[NGC 1502]

The chrome barrels that fit into the focuser are a standard size, some available here http://www.scopesnskies.com/cat/astronomy-eyepieces/antares-eyepieces.html#Eyepiece-storage-and-maintenance

The caps that fit onto the other end are not a standard size, loads of different ones that don't interchange between various makes.

Also in that link are plastic 'bolt' cases, these could be ok for you.

An easier alternative is to use small plastic bags, they keep the dust out, but of course don't offer much protection. But if you keep the eyepieces in a case, plastic bags are fine.

Regards, Ed.

[E621Keith]

You can also try astrospares on US ebay. They have a good selection of rear caps for various eyepieces.

If the total cost of caps and shipping is below £15 then it's exempt from import duty and VAT.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/astrospares/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686

I used them before and they delivered within a week, which is quite good for international shipping.

If you are just looking for bolt cases and standard 1.25" or 2" caps then astrodevelopments on UK ebay sells them

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/astrodevelopments/Bolt-Cases-Protection-/_i.html?_fsub=2240814016&_sid=984688566&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322