Reviews & Ratings for Meade #1247 Electric Focuser for Meade ETX-125 07078 — 1 review — Page 1

I had a difficult time getting the mounting screw (provided) to thread in the telescope housing. I was quite concerned that I might strip out the internal threads. In order to get the screw to thread correctly the motor housing has to be canted on the back plate of the scope. Once installed, the unit works as expected. Recommendation "go slow" when mounting the unit. On another note I have had the worst consumer experience of my life with Meade Customer Support. The motor drive unit in the ETX 125 has had issues. I have purchased (and had charged to my CC) am extended warranty through their factory customer support department. They were then to send me a shipping box including postage, repair the scope within 3 to 5 weeks and ship back to me. I placed this order 16 weeks ago.....nada. I have called and when I could get a human on the phone discussed the issue and been guaranteed that it would be taken care of. I then hear nothing! Any recommendations?
Pros: Good Price/Good Usability
Cons: Poor Fit to ETX125/Difficult to mount due to alignment