ED80 Focuser

[spillage]

Hi All,

My ED80 had the old single speed focuser and I would like to be able to fit the dual speed version to it. Would anyone know if this would be a direct swap over or is the DS SW focuser different and the whole part needs changing.

I have been looking for ages for either a unwanted one or one that has been damaged but usable but so far fallen short. I do not want to use an alternative as they all seem to be missing the thread on the rear of the focus tube so I am not able to directly screw on my FF.

cheers,

[michaelmorris]

Yes, the focuser on the new ED80 should fit on the tube of an older SW ED80.  I fitted a two speed focuser from a 2 yr old SW ED80 on my  Orion ED80 (the predecessor of the SW ED80).  Just three screws.

[spillage]

Thanks for the info Michael. Now just need to find one ?

[michaelmorris]

2 hours ago, spillage said:

Thanks for the info Michael. Now just need to find one ?

I put wanted adverts on here and UK Astro buy and sell. Got a nice one in a couple of weeks.