Replace EQ5 RA lever

[Moonwang]

Don't know how this happened but my lever broke!  Any ideas where I can get a replacement?

Thanks.

[jambouk]

It's not been a good weekend for skywatcher levers!

I hope you get it sorted.

James

[Moonwang]

current use....

[Moonwang]

Got the RA Axis clamp.

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[biondi]

Hi chaps, well this is an old topic...

Anyway, the same has happened to me - the RA lever on the HEQ5 Pro has just snapped. I am really struggling to find someone who has a spare - can anyone help? So far, the only place has been a site in Germany and with shipping comes to around £30!

I've attached a pic of it anyway, to make it clear what I'm talking about :)

cheers,

Matt

[Domain105]

Hello,

I also had this issue a few years ago. epoxy resin did the trick for a while but it was always a bit delicate. I finally reached out to FLO and asked if they had the lever available. FLO as always were more than happy to help. I can't remember what it cost but it was pretty much, just pay for the postage and you can have it for free I think. Give FLO a shout and see if they can help. Good luck!

Regards

[JamesF]

Got any mates with a 3d printer?  I've made a few that way.

James

[MarkAR]

Looks like a design flaw. Probably should have used a hex head on the bolt, that way the lever would have been beefier.