Question about the PC washer?

**Kris.R** · 11-16-2011, 10:12 PM

I finally received my PC and found the composite looking washer that came with it. I also bought a LC 5" BP that came with a washer as well. Am I supposed to use both of the washers? TIA!

**aerogt01** · 11-16-2011, 10:14 PM

Only one fiber washer between the BP and the free-floating assembly is necessary.

**Setec Astronomy** · 11-16-2011, 10:14 PM

No, just one washer will do you. Save that second one for when you lose the first one.

**LSUFAN** · 11-16-2011, 10:51 PM

cant say im 100% sure but i dont remember receiving any fiber washers with my pc or with the bp. but theres def not one on my pc at the moment. not good?

**tw33k2514** · 11-16-2011, 11:25 PM

Originally Posted by LSUFAN

cant say im 100% sure but i dont remember receiving any fiber washers with my pc or with the bp. but theres def not one on my pc at the moment. not good?

If nothing is rubbing you may be fine. Some people never have an issue not using one. Others have overheating problems. Personally, I would get one to be safe.

**LSUFAN** · 11-17-2011, 12:09 AM

nothings rubbing that i know of. but could it possibly help the pad rotate better. where would you get one of these washers

**SameGuy** · 11-17-2011, 12:14 AM

Same question. I don't remember seeing one when I removed the white PC pad and put on the Megs BP. Where would one find a replacement?

**john b** · 11-17-2011, 01:12 AM

Originally Posted by Setec Astronomy

No, just one washer will do you. Save that second one for when you lose the first one.

second that

**Setec Astronomy** · 11-17-2011, 07:03 AM

Originally Posted by SameGuy

Same question. I don't remember seeing one when I removed the white PC pad and put on the Megs BP. Where would one find a replacement?

Frequently they are in an undercut at the bottom of the threads and don't fall off, and honestly you may not have noticed that it is there. Some backing plates they fall off of, I'm trying to remember whether PC puts one in the box or not. You might be able to get an assortment of these kinds of washers in Lowe's or Home Depot, or if you have a "real" hardware store you can go their nut/bolt/washer area. They also have some fiberglass and rubber washers at MSCdirect.

Or maybe if you talk nice to Nick they will put some in the store here, which seems like a good idea.