[TowerTalk] M2 OR-2800 Rotator Problem

[Robert Harmon]

Jon,

Great pictures of using the Oatey flashing !
thanks for sharing.

Bob
K6UJ




On 2/19/16 2:24 PM, Jon Pearl - W4ABC wrote:
> http://www.w4abc.com/Orion2800.html
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> Jon Pearl - W4ABC
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> On 2/18/2016 9:08 PM, Robert Harmon wrote:
>> Rikki,
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>> 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.
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>> 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 
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>> Bob
>> K6UJ
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