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From: Brandon Jones
Reply To: mapug@shore.net
Date: Wed Oct 18 06:55:07 1995

> To: mapug@shore.net
> Date: Wed, 18 Oct 1995 10:39:20
> Subject: Re:
> From: Graham Adams <gpa@diaspar.win-uk.net>
> Reply-to: mapug@shore.net

>
> > I am tired of using a hairdryer to remove dew from my corrector
> >only to have it return a short while later. I have held off from buying any
> >of the dew preventative devices that are available. The Kendrick system
> >seems to be a bit of overkill; although I have never heard anything bad
> >about it. The 120v Orion Dew Zapper would serve me better; but I am not all
> >that comfortable with that much current hooked directly to the tube. Any
> >suggestions from experience would be appreciated. (I have a 10" LX-200)
> >....Bill
> >
> >
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> The Kendrick system is a bit pricey perhaps, but it works well and
> is easy to use. It also has the advantage that you can de-mist
> eyepieces, finders etc too.
> For a cheap system that's easier than a hair drier, build a 12"
> extension tube from card for the front of the scope, or get the
> $15 velcro tube assembly from Orion. Works perfectly!
>
I can second this.. the extension tube also cuts out a lot of stray
light input.I make mine out of 1mm thick modelling plywood
from model shops.This is steamed with a kettle into a tube then
glued together and painted Meade blue outside and matt black inside.
Costs about 10 dollars not the rip off price for the commercial
versions.
Brandon S. Jones