Does anyone have a source for replacement parts for tribrachs? Crewsters snapped the lock on one last week and I'd like to just order the part instead of sending it off to bfe for a month or more.
I have not found a source.
After paying $100 for a repairman to replace a brass mini screw that disappeared a few months later, I came up with another plan.
Been lucky and have retro fitted, made and adapted parts to keep them usable.
What are model are they?
Trimble - it has to accept the S6. Sokkias wont let the data/cable connection block set low enough to allow the lock to be turned.
Trimble won't sell parts? Aren't those likely made by SECO since they are owned by Trimble?
I know I have bought individual parts from my Leica dealer, Lemo plugs, tripod thumb screws, etc. no problem, I would guess if I asked about a tribach part that would be no issue either. Seems to me if the parts exist (ie: the tribach isn't considered disposable if something breaks) then your dealer should be able to sell them to you?
SHG
Does anyone know how to pull apart a Leica Tribrach? I had 2 blown over in the wind.
Yes, I just had one apart to repair and put it back together again. Drop me an email with your phone number and we can discuss it.
Please email direct rather than going through BeerLeg because BeerLeg stuff normally ends up in junk mail.
ingram AT cfw DOT com
Hi Dave,
Thanks for your prompt reply mate. Details are as follows:
Anthony Smith
Registered Surveyor
Ph (Work) +61 2 4654 9947
Ph (Mob) +61 417 930 156
E-mail: anthony.smith@trn.com.au
Regards,
Anthony (SurveyDownUnder)
I was also wondering how to disassemble the GDF22 tribrach to clean it and reassemble it.
GDF22 TRIBRACH Disassemble
It is fairly easy to take apart a GDF22.
Extend all three plastic adjustment footscrews all the way out (clockwise) until they hit resistance and stop.
Now apply pressure to a footscrew (still clockwise). It will continue advancing through the resistance and become easy to unscrew. Advance the other two footscrews past resistance also.
Continue unscrewing (clockwise) the footscrews until the top portion of the tribrach comes off.
Be aware that there are plastic covers over each footscrew pin, and they will fall out easily.
To disassemble the lower half, put pressure on the dark circular plate and unscrew (counter-clockwise) from the lower housing. The footscrew assemblies can be removed. Some tribrachs have small bearings associated with the bottom of the footscrews, so be alert and don’t misplace them.
The top housing contains the bubble, optical-plummet and locking ring. These are easy to remove, with just a few screws each.
Not too difficult, and helps to clean up the units before the busy times begin. (We’ll pray for those …)
