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20th Feb 2019, 7:26 pm | #1 |
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Deteriorating Membrane button cover on Philips 2935 receiver.
Good evening forum.
I have a Philips D2935 receiver ( world portable with bfo ) circa 1985. The receiver is functioning correctly however I’ve become concerned about the rotting plastic membrane which covers the front panel switches. It appears that Phillips didn’t foresee this material failing in their projections for the useful life of the equipment. One suggestion I’ve come across is to place a clear plastic film over the failing plastic. Would reducing the membrane to air halt its breakdown?Any ideas ? Thanks and 73 Hugh G1AUR |
20th Feb 2019, 7:50 pm | #2 |
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Re: Deteriorating Memrane button cover on Phillips 2935 receiver.
Not so much the air it's finger grease etc., a plastic film will delay the ultimate demise of the membrane.
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20th Feb 2019, 8:12 pm | #3 |
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Re: Deteriorating Memrane button cover on Phillips 2935 receiver.
Many thanks
73 Hugh G1AUR |
20th Feb 2019, 9:43 pm | #4 |
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Re: Deteriorating Memrane button cover on Philips 2935 receiver.
I have a remote control panel for my lathe which is actually installed in a plastic bag (clear!) to avoid oily contact of buttons just change it when required.
Alan |
23rd Feb 2019, 12:01 pm | #5 |
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Re: Deteriorating Membrane button cover on Philips 2935 receiver.
I think pretty much all 2935s are going this way by now.
Good for its day but the SW side was never up to much. I won't miss mine when it finally dies. . |
23rd Feb 2019, 4:36 pm | #6 |
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Re: Deteriorating Membrane button cover on Philips 2935 receiver.
Mine was the same .
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24th Feb 2019, 12:21 am | #7 |
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Re: Deteriorating Membrane button cover on Philips 2935 receiver.
Hi Hugh,
Have a look at this thread: http://antiqueradios.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=240038 Regards, Peter |
25th Feb 2019, 10:14 pm | #8 |
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Re: Deteriorating Membrane button cover on Philips 2935 receiver.
Hi Peter
I’m in Poland visiting family and just picked up your post. Will read the link with interest and report back thanks! Hugh |
3rd Mar 2019, 12:37 am | #9 |
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Re: Deteriorating Membrane button cover on Philips 2935 receiver.
Solution found! Enterprising person on a well known auction site provides ready prepped stick on panel!
73 Hugh |