HEQ5 (and Sirius EQ-G) Strip-down and Re-build

[Martin AB Cohen]

After trying and failing some time ago to find a video tutorial on how to strip-down my Skywatcher HEQ5 Pro mount, clean all the bearings and gears, re-grease them, and put it all back together again, I eventually learned how to do this from various other online resources and have now created my own video tutorial. For those of you with a Skywatcher HEQ5 or HEQ5 Pro mount, or indeed an Orion Sirius EQ-G mount (which is the same mechanically), this video can help you to keep you mount running smoothly through regular DIY servicing (~every 2 years).  I hope you find it useful.  Here is the link...

 

Edited August 30, 2020 by Martin AB Cohen

[nfotis]

Excellent tutorial (I have bought a used HEQ5 Pro mount, no belt drive), so I will keep this one on my list.

 

N.F.