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Mold and mildew
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18 years 11 months ago #20531
by SometimesKen
As the setting sun / melts below the horizon / the stars applaud her bow. ~W. Terrance~
39* 54' N - 74* 10" W
Replied by SometimesKen on topic Re: Mold and mildew
Until you get a dehumidifier, here's a cheap, but effective way to protect your scope......
Drill a few small holes in the bottom of a 35mm film canister, stuff the canister with desiccant pouches (silica type) and put in your focuser. This will help with excessive moisture from building up in your scope. Desiccants can be dried out or purchased in bulk on eBay.
Just a thought...
Happy Holidays
Ken
Drill a few small holes in the bottom of a 35mm film canister, stuff the canister with desiccant pouches (silica type) and put in your focuser. This will help with excessive moisture from building up in your scope. Desiccants can be dried out or purchased in bulk on eBay.
Just a thought...
Happy Holidays
Ken
As the setting sun / melts below the horizon / the stars applaud her bow. ~W. Terrance~
39* 54' N - 74* 10" W
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18 years 11 months ago #20537
by jeyjey
Nikon 18x70s / UA Millennium Colorado:
Solarscope SF70 / TV Pronto / AP400QMD Coronado SolarMax40 DS / Bogen 055+3130
APM MC1610 / Tak FC-125 / AP1200GTO Tak Mewlon 250 / AP600EGTO
Replied by jeyjey on topic Re: Mold and mildew
Thanks for the tip, Ken, but that's actually what I'm doing now. The dessicant doesn't last long though because my OTA has a fan and vent hole in the back, so it's not a closed space.
I think I'm spending more time microwaving dessicants than viewing stars
-- Jeff.
I think I'm spending more time microwaving dessicants than viewing stars
-- Jeff.
Nikon 18x70s / UA Millennium Colorado:
Solarscope SF70 / TV Pronto / AP400QMD Coronado SolarMax40 DS / Bogen 055+3130
APM MC1610 / Tak FC-125 / AP1200GTO Tak Mewlon 250 / AP600EGTO
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