Festive Greetings from left: Zac, Jayden, Paul, Lisa, Ant, Christine, Johanna, Annette, Jo.
Season’s greetings and tips for keeping your Pulsar in tip-top condition.
Well, it’s that time of year again. Snarlers on the bbq, a few drinks with mates and special family times. I remember that as a young adult, Christmas seemed to lose a lot of its significance, in part due to its over commercialisation. However, when I had kids, this all changed. Children’s excitement for Christmas is infectious and brings back the real meaning of families, togetherness and the fond memories of the distant past.
Equipment maintenance
Pulsar thermals are designed and manufactured for reliability and lasting service. However, like any piece of equipment, they need care. This is a shortlist of routine maintenance.
Batteries
These are often the most overlooked items, especially when fitted permanently inside a device. All rechargeable batteries require a charge when not used, which is equally true for Lithium batteries as it is for car batteries. If your rechargeable battery is run flat, make sure it is recharged as soon as practical.
Some Pulsar optics, such as the Merger, Thermion and Digex, have an internal back-up battery which also needs charging. Occasionally, batteries that have been left uncharged for a prolonged period, can be difficult to recharge. In this circumstance, try charging the battery as normal, but periodically turn off and on again the charger, which will usually restore the battery. It’s all about getting that initial charge that will enable the battery to function as normal.
Cleaning lenses
If your objective and eyepiece lenses become dirty, always remove any dirt and grit carefully before cleaning. This can be done with a blower brush or soft lens wipe. Once you are satisfied that no abrasive material is on the lens, use a lens cloth to carefully clean the lens. Gently breathing on the lens and cleaning from the centre to the edge is a technique that I’ve used for many years on my optics.
Storage
When packing your device away for a while, always removed batteries and store in a dry environment. Remember that the waterproof IPX7 rating only applies to a device when the battery is fitted. Clean the body of the device with a damp cloth, then wipe dry.
Spare parts and servicing
Spare parts such as lens caps, eyepiece rubbers, straps and batteries are available from Advanced Optics. Get your device into tip-top condition well before it is needed to optimise performance.
We are often contacted by customers who still use older Pulsar models. A Pulsar thermal is a long-term investment, that, when looked after, provides many years of trouble-free service.
Advanced Optics has a factory trained technician who can fix and replace many parts. More difficult tasks are repaired in the factory.
Pulsar clearance sale
Pulsar update their product line frequently. We have demo models and back-up stock for current products that we sell at very reasonable prices when new models are launched. Visit our website for current and clearance products, www.advancedoptics.nz
Have a great festive period from the team at Advanced Optics, your New Zealand Pulsar specialists.
