storing a refractor

[Deacon]

Hi all

I was wondering if you guys have any advice on storing refractors. I cannot set mine up permanently so whenever I am finished usingit I just put it back into the box it was delivered in (once its cooled down). Is this the right thing to do. I was thinking about purchasing an aluminium case for it but is this really necessary or can I get by with just the box.

Many Thanks

Deacon

[PhillyDee]

Just use the box. I would store it horizontally. If they are anything like snooker cues, they can deform storing vertically. I would only buy an aluminium case if it needs to be protected from bumps and knocks whilst being trnasported.

[Vega]

I have an Evostar 120 / 1000mm length so too big for alu case so I got a heavy duty tripod bag (carefully looking up the dimensions), works an absolute treat!

A quick google, these are similar

Matt

[Greg]

Mines on it's end in a box in the garage..

Keeping it a constant temperature is better than having it outside for a few hours then back in a centrally heated house...

[SurfingNeil]

Mines in the shed either in it's original delivery box or with a good run of weather I leave it set up (cheting I know)

[Deacon]

See the problem is I live in a ground floor flat - I have a shed but i am worried that someone would break in and pinch the scope so thats why I need to bring it in the house after use. I try leaving it out until the morning to avoid condensation.

[asteria]

Hi - I have mine inside in its cardboard box. I use some silica gel packs to keep moisture down, but I always leave it to dry out after a session. It seems to be OK so far. I'm thinking of making a wooden box with foam inserts for it some time, but I've not got round to it yet.

Ed

[Deacon]

thanks asteria,

I think Ill get some of those silica sachets myself.