HEQ5 Weight Bolts

[MushroomBill]

Hi.

Can anyone help me find a replacement weight bolt for the HEQ5. Not sure what size they are.

As ever, any help much appreciated.

Andy

[Jessun]

The bolt is essentially an M8, 80mm. I say essentially since it's a fraction smaller to make it easier to fit through the inch long thread - and an inch isn't all the way through btw so you'd have to file down the thread the first two thirds or so of the bolt.

This may be a suitable replacement:

http://www.teleskop-express.de/shop/product_info.php/info/p5202_Skywatcher-Replacement-Clamp-Screw-for-EQ6-Counterweight.html

/Jesper

[MushroomBill]

Thanks Jesper.

I'll look into those that you've linked to.

Andy

[Demon Barber]

Andy, these bolts are available from FLO,

Regards

Mike

[MushroomBill]

Thanks Mike. Emailed FLO earlier and will be ordering soon, hopefully along with some other goodies.

[Jessun]

Aha! Just found my stash of bolts! I use 14 of these weights to balance a tripod I built, and have no use for the bolts. I can send you one if you wish.

/Jesper

[MushroomBill]

Very kind of you to offer. Sent you a PM.