Re: Crappy Tasco 4.5" reflector needs an upgrade, generic motorized mounting system?

From: dean (dpetters_at_npsams.mindspring.com)
Date: 07/18/04 

Date: Sun, 18 Jul 2004 00:14:59 GMT

Jon Isaacs wrote:
>
> If the LXD-55 is truly a reliable mount with those upgrades then it is
> something to consider. Over the last year I read many threads here and on
> Astromart about a variety of troubles with the LXD-55, seems like there were a
> great variety of troubles, things like bad machining, porous castings, the sort
> of things that a kit cannot fix.
>
> But even then, I guess at $250 it could be a nice deal.
>
> jon

And, what made the case for me, is that if there are "unfixable"
problems with a refurb, the warranty is there to take care of it. I
doubt i'd have taken a chance on it without that 1 year warranty.

Dean