Dew control

[Ken82]

I'm using a kendrick premium dew tape on my 11"edge with hitecastro controller but still getting a little dew forming in the central part of the corrector plate is that normal ? 

[michael8554]

Not unusual, just turn the setting on your power source up a touch.

But check first that the tape is actually working, might feel warm to the touch if working.

Michael

[Chris Murray]

Hi Ken, if you are not already you can use a dew shield as well as the heater band, i use a newt with a dew shield to protect the secendary, i also have a heater on that secendary, cheers   chris

[michael8554]

Well said Chris, I should have mentioned a dew shield.

That's all I seem to need on my 8" SCT.

Michael

[StuartJPP]

Maybe it is just me but people seem to obsess about dew control. A dew shield/guard (most important) and a tiny bit of heat is all I have ever needed...

No dew controllers for me, just a couple of home made straps that consist of a strand of nichrome wire (wattage dependant on size of OTA) sandwiched between 2 parts of sticky backed velcro (the loop, not the hook). Cost is about £7 a piece.

The heat should be barely noticeable to the touch, I use my nose to detect the warmth (it is much more sensitive than your fingers).

Just my view of course.