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Silver 11 lb counterweight with 12.5 inch bar and 6.5 inch extension

Sky-Watcher

Sky-Watcher Wave Counterweight Kit 11 lb 12.5" bar 6.5" ext

SKU CH-HTC6-BE2NW

An 11 lb counterweight with 12.5" bar and 6.5" extension raises Wave 100i capacity from 22 to 33 lbs and Wave 150i from 33 to 55 lbs

  • Optimal balance with 11 lb counterweight for vibration-free observations
  • Payload capacity raised from 22 lb to 33 lb on Wave 100i
  • Payload capacity raised from 33 lb to 55 lb on Wave 150i
  • Versatile positioning via 12.5" bar and 6.5" extension bar
  • Lightweight extension bar at 0.78 lb for easy transport

Sky-Watcher Wave Counterweight Kit

The Sky-Watcher Wave Counterweight Kit adds an 11 lb counterweight, a 12.5" bar and a 6.5" extension bar to Wave 100i and Wave 150i mount heads. It is designed for astrophotographers and visual observers who need to balance heavier optical tubes on these specific mounts. The kit expands the usable payload range for more demanding imaging setups.

Sustained payload capacity increase

The kit raises the Wave 100i payload limit from 22 lbs to 33 lbs and the Wave 150i limit from 33 lbs to 55 lbs. This allows the mounts to carry larger telescopes and camera combinations continuously during long exposure sessions without exceeding their rated capacity. The 11 lb counterweight provides the mass needed to offset heavy front-end loads.

Thermals noise and power

The counterweight bar weighs 1.6 lbs and the extension bar weighs .78 lbs, adding minimal mass to the overall system. As a purely mechanical balance system, the kit introduces no motors, fans or electronic components that generate heat or audible noise. It requires no power connection and does not affect the mount's own power consumption.

Highlights

  • Optimal balance with 11 lb counterweight for vibration-free observations
  • Payload capacity raised from 22 lb to 33 lb on Wave 100i
  • Payload capacity raised from 33 lb to 55 lb on Wave 150i
  • Versatile positioning via 12.5" bar and 6.5" extension bar
  • Lightweight extension bar at 0.78 lb for easy transport

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does the 11 lb counterweight create vibration or heat during long imaging sessions?

The kit is a passive mechanical balance system with no moving parts, fans or electronics, so it generates no vibration, heat or power draw while the mount tracks all night.

Which mount head and counterweight shaft must I already own for this 12.5" bar and 6.5" extension to attach?

The kit is designed for Sky-Watcher Wave 100i or Wave 150i mount heads and bolts directly onto their existing counterweight shafts.

Will the 11 lb weight and 12.5" bar overload the original 22 lb payload rating of my Wave 100i?

No — the kit raises the Wave 100i capacity from 22 lbs to 33 lbs and the Wave 150i from 33 lbs to 55 lbs, so the added hardware stays within the new limits.

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