Philips GF808. Output problem ??? - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

ericd2477 · 2nd Jan 2018, 6:08 pm

Having problems with the Volume switch not connecting fully with both speakers unless I hold the switch in a particular position. Any Suggestions?

Nickthedentist · 3rd Jan 2018, 8:58 am

Hello and welcome,

These are very nice compact record players with belt-drive, suspended subchassis, magnetic cartridge, 2-way sealed speakers with butyl surrounds to the woofers, etc.

I would try some switch cleaner, such as Servisol's Super 10, sprayed sparingly into both sections of the volume control potentiometer. You will need to open up the unit to do this.

Nick.

ericd2477 · 3rd Jan 2018, 2:16 pm

Thanks, Nick, will try that but not sure how to get into the unit. Any idea?

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ericd2477 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Preston, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 2	Philips GF808. Output problem ??? Having problems with the Volume switch not connecting fully with both speakers unless I hold the switch in a particular position. Any Suggestions? Last edited by Station X; 2nd Jan 2018 at 6:15 pm. Reason: Phillips -> Philips.

3rd Jan 2018, 8:58 am	#2
Nickthedentist Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oxford, UK. Posts: 17,861	Re: Philips GF808. Output problem ??? Hello and welcome, These are very nice compact record players with belt-drive, suspended subchassis, magnetic cartridge, 2-way sealed speakers with butyl surrounds to the woofers, etc. I would try some switch cleaner, such as Servisol's Super 10, sprayed sparingly into both sections of the volume control potentiometer. You will need to open up the unit to do this. Nick.

3rd Jan 2018, 2:16 pm	#3
ericd2477 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Preston, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 2	Re: Philips GF808. Output problem ??? Thanks, Nick, will try that but not sure how to get into the unit. Any idea?