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Techman · 13th Jun 2018, 10:59 pm

So, as to your fault......

If the resistor that seems to be getting too hot is between the first 'reservoir' section of the large can capacitor and the second 'smoothing' section of this capacitor, then it may indicate that this second capacitor section is leaking internally. A quick test is to run the player for a short time, then switch off and unplug from the mains and feel the can of the capacitor for any signs of warming. If it's starting to run warm then basically it's had it.

If it isn't this resistor that you're referring to (which will likely be of the carbon type with coloured bands round it) and it's a 'wire wound' type with the value actually written on it, then these type of resistors are designed to run a little on the hot side. However, I would still do that temperature check on that electrolytic can capacitor.

13th Jun 2018, 10:59 pm	#3
Techman Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lincolnshire, UK. Posts: 5,000	Re: Tellux Record Player (no model no.) - request for help So, as to your fault...... If the resistor that seems to be getting too hot is between the first 'reservoir' section of the large can capacitor and the second 'smoothing' section of this capacitor, then it may indicate that this second capacitor section is leaking internally. A quick test is to run the player for a short time, then switch off and unplug from the mains and feel the can of the capacitor for any signs of warming. If it's starting to run warm then basically it's had it. If it isn't this resistor that you're referring to (which will likely be of the carbon type with coloured bands round it) and it's a 'wire wound' type with the value actually written on it, then these type of resistors are designed to run a little on the hot side. However, I would still do that temperature check on that electrolytic can capacitor.