Dew Control

[Pixies]

23 minutes ago, Stardaze said:

Thanks for the info. it's going to be a little trial and error I guess. I am going to add a shield too I think to my next order. Have wondered whether a DIY shield for the RACI might negate a heated band being needed there?

My RACI has a dew shield built in - but I might make up a longer foam one. Luckily the EP is removable, so I can keep it in my pocket. However, as someone else has said, you can just keep the end caps on when you're not using it.

I'm going to go for a dew shield for the dob and keep my fingers crossed I don't need heaters. I can also keep my EPs inside if I need to - although I'm sure there will be complaints if I keep going and going with the doors open in the cold. As for the Telrad, I might knock up a quick heater/resistor.

[Stardaze]

1 hour ago, Pixies said:

My RACI has a dew shield built in - but I might make up a longer foam one. Luckily the EP is removable, so I can keep it in my pocket. However, as someone else has said, you can just keep the end caps on when you're not using it.

I'm going to go for a dew shield for the dob and keep my fingers crossed I don't need heaters. I can also keep my EPs inside if I need to - although I'm sure there will be complaints if I keep going and going with the doors open in the cold. As for the Telrad, I might knock up a quick heater/resistor.

The dew control telrad heater is only £16, worth looking at. 
Going to get a little heater for the shed, which will be where my EP case is, so helpfully they will be ok.

[Pixies]

2 hours ago, Stardaze said:

The dew control telrad heater is only £16, worth looking at. 
Going to get a little heater for the shed, which will be where my EP case is, so helpfully they will be ok.

Will do.

Our garage has a workshop and there's this very old 70s style electric heater in it. I've never used it in the 20 years we've lived here. I don't think I'll start now, it'll probably burn the place down.