Gomtuu Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Hi all.I bought an NEQ6 this year, specifically with the intention to do some AP. The skies have scuppered that for now, but I've noticed when setting up for testing that the gears are very noisy (grinding noise) when the scope begins to slew and the same when it is coming to a halt.Is this normal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikey Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Yes, no need to worry it's a normal noise. It's not grinding just the gears getting up to speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gomtuu Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 Yes, no need to worry it's a normal noise. It's not grinding just the gears getting up to speed.Cheers, it sounds awful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikey Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Cheers, it sounds awful!Yes, it's not the most confidence inspiring sound is it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brantuk Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Most of the NEQ6's make that noise when starting and stopping a slew - mine did too. A full strip down and regrease will make it much quieter but it's nothing to worry about at this point - mine (now sold on) was about 2yrs old and still worked perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m37 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 My HEQ5 does this too. Put the wind up me first time but it's totally normal from what I've read.cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leelee970 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Same with my Heq5. sound awful slewing.But if you are really worried I'll take it off your hands, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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