John Fitzgerald
In Focus
Reged: 01/04/04
Posts: 1835
Loc: AR
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I have built a deck around my existing pier to carry an ExploraDome 8 foot building. I had to raise the pier approximately 6". I built the pier in 2003 and it has served me well carrying my Atlas mount.
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rodney
Vendor - Explora Dome
Reged: 03/08/05
Posts: 800
Loc: Asbury, NJ
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John,
Congrats on a great looking deck. From the looks of it you should not have any water ingress from deck overhang as you mentioned in an earlier thread.
Keep us posted on your build, both here and the group.
Clear skies,
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My Explora Dome construction is here:
www.exploradome.us
Rodney
Meade 10 SCT
AT 8/F4 imaging scope
13 Truss
C8-NGT
Orion 80mm/F11
Canon 300D
Canon XSi
Two AS-GT mounts
Extremely happy Explora Dome home observatory owner
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RobertED
professor emeritus
Reged: 07/11/03
Posts: 1186
Loc: Johnston, RI
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Good plan, John!! 
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Scott K
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 09/13/07
Posts: 1404
Loc: Dallas, TX & Eufaula, OK
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That is looking good John!
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John Fitzgerald
In Focus
Reged: 01/04/04
Posts: 1835
Loc: AR
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Finished yesterday!
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rodney
Vendor - Explora Dome
Reged: 03/08/05
Posts: 800
Loc: Asbury, NJ
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John,
That is a great looking observatory. Congrats, hope the skies are clear for you tonight. The Milky Way is clearly visible over my house.
Clear skies,
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My Explora Dome construction is here:
www.exploradome.us
Rodney
Meade 10 SCT
AT 8/F4 imaging scope
13 Truss
C8-NGT
Orion 80mm/F11
Canon 300D
Canon XSi
Two AS-GT mounts
Extremely happy Explora Dome home observatory owner
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skybsd
professor emeritus
Reged: 02/01/08
Posts: 586
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Hi John
Nice job - great looking observatory!
Is that the power feed coming in at the bottom left?
Regards,
skybsd
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Finished yesterday!
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John Fitzgerald
In Focus
Reged: 01/04/04
Posts: 1835
Loc: AR
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Is that the power feed coming in at the bottom left?
It's a #12 extension cord coming in through a weatherproof box.
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skybsd
professor emeritus
Reged: 02/01/08
Posts: 586
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Hi John,
Ahh.., figured as much..,
You planning on burying it at some point?
Looks great, there. How are the dome walls fixed to the deck?
Regards,
Stacey
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John Fitzgerald
In Focus
Reged: 01/04/04
Posts: 1835
Loc: AR
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You planning on burying it at some point?
No, just unplug and roll up.
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Looks great, there. How are the dome walls fixed to the deck?
Fourteen 1/4" by 3" lag screws and a good bead of caulk.
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Chris Schroeder
Postmaster
Reged: 12/11/04
Posts: 6548
Loc: N.E. WI Sky Glow
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Looks great John, for what it's worth, I do the same with my power cord.
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Chris
Mallincam Color Hyper Plus
10" DSH with SC DSC, CPC 800 XLT
M110 Doublet ED, AT 102Achro, ZS80FD 10th Anniv, ZS66SD, PST
CG5-AGT, EZ-Touch, Voyager
POD XL3 http://POD.SchroederCity.com
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skybsd
professor emeritus
Reged: 02/01/08
Posts: 586
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Hi,
Thanks for that..,
Regards,
skybsd
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RobertED
professor emeritus
Reged: 07/11/03
Posts: 1186
Loc: Johnston, RI
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Sweet!!!
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