[TowerTalk] M2 OR-2800 Rotator Problem

[Jon Pearl - W4ABC]

http://www.w4abc.com/Orion2800.html




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Jon Pearl - W4ABC



On 2/18/2016 9:08 PM, Robert Harmon wrote:
> Rikki,
>
> The Orion 2800's are notorious for water ingress thru the top seal.
> This is a common issue with these otherwise great rotators.
> I bet this is the cause of your problems.
> I have completely rebuilt my 2800 and decided to add rain protection
> so it will stay dry.  I use Oatey EPDM roof flashings clamped on the 
> mast above
> the 2800 mast clamp.  This prevents the water from getting in to the 
> top of the
> rotator.  I dont remember the Oatey number you need to select one.
> Here is an example,  select the size your want.   It works great, no 
> water getting in through the top seal.
>
> http://www.amazon.com/Oatey-14052-0-25-Inch-4-Inch-Master/dp/B0002YU3LU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1455847548&sr=8-1&keywords=oatey+flashing 
>
>
> Bob
> K6UJ
>
>


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