EQ8 servicing

[reddoss]

Has anyone had an EQ8 serviced by DarkFrame in Hampshire? 

If so, do you think it was worth the money? I ask as I need to get mine serviced (mainly the backlash), but at £800 is seems a lot to me.

 

Cheers,

           Justyn

 

[Bukko]

Hello, Justyn,

Although I do not own an EQ8, I have read many posts on the subject of backlash in these mounts.

Seems like some backlash is a feature of the design and build.

But I have lots of experience from my "day job" of expectations vs what is possible or reasonable.

If you have not done so already, I would try and have a full and honest discussion with Darkframe about what you expect to receive back for your £800. Will they be modifying the gears and worms to install a spring loaded assembly? Fitting better bearings etc.? Or just restoring it to original condition? If they know why it is being sent to them, they should also be able to explain what they will do and what would be returned.

Good luck and I hope this helps.

Gordon.