Bush DAC70 Dial - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Barrie · 26th Sep 2006, 5:46 pm

I know this maybe a long shot,but does anyone have a dial for a Dac70 that has not melted,or a scan of one that i can print and use,can miracles happen? Barrie.

Darren-UK · 26th Sep 2006, 7:07 pm

This archive thread may be of help ........ https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...hp/t-9868.html

Barrie · 27th Sep 2006, 10:28 am

many thanks Darren-uk .regards Barrie.

PWH · 28th Sep 2006, 6:03 pm

I have an entire scrap set with a good dial if interested

Barrie · 28th Sep 2006, 11:59 pm

many thanks for help with dial scans from Ray and Dave,only assembly left and to find a space on the shelves.Barrie

vintageradio · 25th Jan 2007, 11:08 pm

Hello folks. I'm new to the Forum so forgive me if I'm not strictly following the rules. My problem is a dial for my Bush DAC70. It is distorted by heat. Has anyone got a scan of the dial or a dial itself to help my restoration?
Many thanks.

Hedley

Radio_Dave · 25th Jan 2007, 11:34 pm

Hi, If nobody offers an original part, PM me your email address and I'll send you a scan

David

GJR 11L · 26th Jan 2007, 1:02 pm

And don't forget to replace the pygmy bulb with the smaller one for microwave oven cavity fitting or sewing machines, or it'll only melt again!

TalbotHorizon · 26th Aug 2007, 4:00 pm

Hi there, I suppose it's a bit predictable really, but I also have a DAC70 which works great but has a burned tuning dial. I was wondering if anyone had a scanned copy of a good one they could let me have so that I can get the radio looking as good as it sounds.

Thanks, Richard

Barrie · 27th Aug 2007, 4:59 pm

Hi Richard,this is the scan i used for my set,hope it helps.
regards Barrie

paulsherwin · 27th Aug 2007, 5:14 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by GJR 11L

And don't forget to replace the pygmy bulb with the smaller one for microwave oven cavity fitting or sewing machines, or it'll only melt again!

The original bulb needs to be positioned correctly or it will indeed melt the plastic. Unfortunately owners used to change this bulb themselves when it blew, and didn't refit it carefully enough, resulting in a knackered tuning scale. It's easy to get it wrong if you don't take the chassis out.

Using a smaller bulb as suggested by John will make dial damage less likely, as will increasing the size of the dropper resistor feeding the bulb (it is very bright with the original resistor). Some people have tried a diode in series with the bulb, which reduces heat dissipation but does tend to produce visible flicker.

Paul

TalbotHorizon · 28th Aug 2007, 5:39 pm

Thanks very much for the scan Barrie, it's fantastic and will finally enable me to get my DAC70 looking as great as it sounds. Cheers and thanks again, Richard.

26th Sep 2006, 5:46 pm	#1
Barrie Tetrode Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Close to Luton Airport, Bedfordshire, UK. Posts: 95	Bush DAC70 Dial I know this maybe a long shot,but does anyone have a dial for a Dac70 that has not melted,or a scan of one that i can print and use,can miracles happen? Barrie.

26th Sep 2006, 7:07 pm	#2
Darren-UK Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Blackpool, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 4,061	Re: Bush DAC70 Dial This archive thread may be of help ........ https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...hp/t-9868.html

27th Sep 2006, 10:28 am	#3
Barrie Tetrode Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Close to Luton Airport, Bedfordshire, UK. Posts: 95	Re: Bush DAC70 Dial many thanks Darren-uk .regards Barrie.

28th Sep 2006, 6:03 pm	#4
PWH Heptode Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Waiheke Island, New Zealand Posts: 503	Re: Bush DAC70 Dial I have an entire scrap set with a good dial if interested

28th Sep 2006, 11:59 pm	#5
Barrie Tetrode Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Close to Luton Airport, Bedfordshire, UK. Posts: 95	Bush DAC70 dial many thanks for help with dial scans from Ray and Dave,only assembly left and to find a space on the shelves.Barrie

25th Jan 2007, 11:08 pm	#6
vintageradio Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Norfolk Posts: 2	Re: Bush DAC70 Dial Hello folks. I'm new to the Forum so forgive me if I'm not strictly following the rules. My problem is a dial for my Bush DAC70. It is distorted by heat. Has anyone got a scan of the dial or a dial itself to help my restoration? Many thanks. Hedley

25th Jan 2007, 11:34 pm	#7
Radio_Dave Nonode Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK. Posts: 2,543	Re: Bush DAC70 Dial Hi, If nobody offers an original part, PM me your email address and I'll send you a scan David

26th Jan 2007, 1:02 pm	#8
GJR 11L Heptode Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ellington, Northumberland, UK. Posts: 815	Re: Bush DAC70 Dial And don't forget to replace the pygmy bulb with the smaller one for microwave oven cavity fitting or sewing machines, or it'll only melt again! __________________ John.

26th Aug 2007, 4:00 pm	#9
TalbotHorizon Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nottingham Posts: 3	Re: Bush DAC70 Dial Hi there, I suppose it's a bit predictable really, but I also have a DAC70 which works great but has a burned tuning dial. I was wondering if anyone had a scanned copy of a good one they could let me have so that I can get the radio looking as good as it sounds. Thanks, Richard

27th Aug 2007, 4:59 pm	#10
Barrie Tetrode Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Close to Luton Airport, Bedfordshire, UK. Posts: 95	Re: Bush DAC70 Dial Hi Richard,this is the scan i used for my set,hope it helps. regards Barrie Attached Thumbnails

28th Aug 2007, 5:39 pm	#12
TalbotHorizon Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nottingham Posts: 3	Re: Bush DAC70 Dial Thanks very much for the scan Barrie, it's fantastic and will finally enable me to get my DAC70 looking as great as it sounds. Cheers and thanks again, Richard.