Azimuth Adjustment Knobs - AZEQ6 GT.

[WicklowSkies76]

Hi folks, my AZEQ6 GT mount fell off my tripod while it was at full height, onto concrete. 😣

Luckily it still appears to function fine, but the Azimuth Adjustment knobs took the brunt of the impact and the plastic came off and the knobs bent under the force. 

I need replacement Knobs. Does anyone know if these can be purchased online and if so, where?

If they can't, where is my best bet to get replacements?

[johninderby]

WDS Ltd is a great source for knobs suitable for astro gear. You’re sure to find something suitable on their website. Bought loads of bits off them.

http://www.wdsltd.co.uk/categories/65/hand-knobs-thumb-screws/

Edited December 19, 2019 by johninderby

[Captain Scarlet]

It must be something about Ireland. I did exactly the same to mine (in Baltimore) when fairly new, I put it onto the tripod head, and promptly forgot to clamp it from underneath. I half caught it (very stupid thing for me to attempt, luckily no injury) and the azimuth locking-bolt and dovetail-clamp bolts absorbed all the energy, thanks be. They were standard M-something bolts, easily found. Works perfectly, hopefully so does yours...

Magnus

[WicklowSkies76]

On 19/12/2019 at 15:31, Captain Magenta said:

It must be something about Ireland. I did exactly the same to mine (in Baltimore) when fairly new, I put it onto the tripod head, and promptly forgot to clamp it from underneath. I half caught it (very stupid thing for me to attempt, luckily no injury) and the azimuth locking-bolt and dovetail-clamp bolts absorbed all the energy, thanks be. They were standard M-something bolts, easily found. Works perfectly, hopefully so does yours...

Magnus

Just ordered from there. M10 is the one! Thanks.

[Ouroboros]

I dropped mine into a concrete paving stone in Cornwall and "half caught it" too.  It's a heavy and clumsy old thing to manouver onto the tripod easily. Fortunately I got away with a bit of scratched paintwork and no other damage.