Ekco M23 rubber feet - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Dickie · 30th Nov 2015, 11:14 am

The feet on my M23 have hardened and perished to the point where their fixing screws are now proud and so they scratch every nice shiny surface the radio is placed on. Does any kind soul know what shape/size they are supposed to be? There are plenty out there and I might as well fit something as close to the original as possible.

stevehertz · 30th Nov 2015, 1:43 pm

I'd think that these rubber feet from Maplin would be about as near as you're going to get:
http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/small-rubb...t-4-pack-l18aa

Note there's a dimensions drawing as well as the photo.

Dickie · 1st Dec 2015, 2:06 pm

Thanks Steve, they are what I would have guessed as being about right. At least being Maplin I might be able to go and look at them first.

jonnybear · 4th Dec 2015, 1:01 am

How about something like this,http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/fixed-...-feet/2578662/.
John

Dickie · 4th Dec 2015, 8:59 am

Thanks, although the M6 thread is not age-appropriate! As I said, there is plenty to choose from, it's a case of which one is nearest the original.

David G4EBT · 4th Dec 2015, 9:50 am

I usually use 'toilet seat buffers' like the ones below, described as: 'Black Rubber Toilet Seat Buffer Pads SMALL-LARGE Furniture Bathroom Pad Stop'. They come in three sizes, 13mm, 19mm & 22mm (in 'old money' approx. 1/2" 5/8", 7/8"). I use them quite a lot on my home-brew test gear projects - you just need an appropriate screw and washer to fit them. Quite cheap at ten for £1.99 (Buy It Now) with free P&P:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10x-Black-...-/191717283852

Hope that helps a bit.

Silicon · 4th Dec 2015, 8:33 pm

Some of the 'black rubber' feet that you see advertised are made from PVC.

stevehertz · 5th Dec 2015, 2:08 pm

That's a great call David, I'll remember that for future use.

30th Nov 2015, 11:14 am	#1
Dickie Octode Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: St. Albans, Hertfordshire, UK. Posts: 1,478	Ekco M23 rubber feet The feet on my M23 have hardened and perished to the point where their fixing screws are now proud and so they scratch every nice shiny surface the radio is placed on. Does any kind soul know what shape/size they are supposed to be? There are plenty out there and I might as well fit something as close to the original as possible. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Regards, Richard, BVWS member

30th Nov 2015, 1:43 pm	#2
stevehertz Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Rugeley, Staffordshire, UK. Posts: 8,834	Re: Ekco M23 rubber feet I'd think that these rubber feet from Maplin would be about as near as you're going to get: http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/small-rubb...t-4-pack-l18aa Note there's a dimensions drawing as well as the photo. __________________ A digital radio is the latest thing, but a vintage wireless is forever..

1st Dec 2015, 2:06 pm	#3
Dickie Octode Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: St. Albans, Hertfordshire, UK. Posts: 1,478	Re: Ekco M23 rubber feet Thanks Steve, they are what I would have guessed as being about right. At least being Maplin I might be able to go and look at them first. __________________ Regards, Richard, BVWS member

4th Dec 2015, 1:01 am	#4
jonnybear Octode Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Cullompton, Devon, UK. Posts: 1,435	Re: Ekco M23 rubber feet How about something like this,http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/fixed-...-feet/2578662/. John

4th Dec 2015, 8:59 am	#5
Dickie Octode Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: St. Albans, Hertfordshire, UK. Posts: 1,478	Re: Ekco M23 rubber feet Thanks, although the M6 thread is not age-appropriate! As I said, there is plenty to choose from, it's a case of which one is nearest the original. __________________ Regards, Richard, BVWS member

4th Dec 2015, 9:50 am	#6
David G4EBT Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Cottingham, East Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 5,766	Re: Ekco M23 rubber feet I usually use 'toilet seat buffers' like the ones below, described as: 'Black Rubber Toilet Seat Buffer Pads SMALL-LARGE Furniture Bathroom Pad Stop'. They come in three sizes, 13mm, 19mm & 22mm (in 'old money' approx. 1/2" 5/8", 7/8"). I use them quite a lot on my home-brew test gear projects - you just need an appropriate screw and washer to fit them. Quite cheap at ten for £1.99 (Buy It Now) with free P&P: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10x-Black-...-/191717283852 Hope that helps a bit. __________________ David. BVWS Member. G-QRP Club member 1339.

4th Dec 2015, 8:33 pm	#7
Silicon Nonode Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coulsdon, London, UK. Posts: 2,169	Re: Ekco M23 rubber feet Some of the 'black rubber' feet that you see advertised are made from PVC.

5th Dec 2015, 2:08 pm	#8
stevehertz Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Rugeley, Staffordshire, UK. Posts: 8,834	Re: Ekco M23 rubber feet That's a great call David, I'll remember that for future use. __________________ A digital radio is the latest thing, but a vintage wireless is forever..