Collaro Conquest Made in Brazil. Mains voltage?

[Josep1955]

Hi,
It may seem incredible but I have managed to find a Collaro Conquest Made in Brazil record changer, I think from 1959, completely new, unreleased. Can anyone tell me what the voltage of these Collaro made in Brazil was? Or they are prepared for 110 and 220 volts?
Regards.

[Analogue man]

what superb condition! There was a plate rivetted to the motor on the British built ones which gave voltage.

[Edward Huggins]

Amazing. This is a very late model Conquest with the, so-called, "Transcription" tone arm which had adjustable tracking weight. It looks as if some kind of non-UK cartridge has been added. I am not aware of any Collaro (or Magnavox who took an interest in Collaro at this time) licensing agreement to build these overseas?

[Josep1955]

It is manufactured in Brazil or was to exported to the Portuguese and Brazilian market. The box and instructions are in Portuguese. But in Brazil, the voltages of 110 and 220 volts coexist, so my question.

[Sideband]

According to my list of world voltages,Brazil will be 120V/220 60Hz. I suspect that the 220V is for high power items like washing machines, tumble dryers, cookers and heaters etc. I believe a similar arrangement is used in the US.

The biggest problem for running the record changer will be the 60Hz pulley fitted which will cause it to run slow on the 50Hz mains that we and the continent use. You might have to change the motor unless you can find a 50Hz pulley.....and be able to change it!

[Hartley118]

Originally Posted by Josep1955

Hi,
It may seem incredible but I have managed to find a Collaro Conquest Made in Brazil record changer, I think from 1959, completely new, unreleased. Can anyone tell me what the voltage of these Collaro made in Brazil was? Or they are prepared for 110 and 220 volts?
Regards.

An interesting find! If it’s been made for the Brazil market, it’s likely to have both 220V and 127V mains taps because both voltages are used, depending on region. The one mains constant is frequency, which is the 60Hz US standard. So the turntable would run pretty slow on the European 50Hz frequency and would need either a replacement pulley or drive motor specified for 50Hz.

Edit: posts crossed. Just my addition to the flood of information!

Martin

[Chiltern]

Collaro pulleys are usually one of the easy to remove. simply twist the pulley with the spring (which gives the drive) and pull it off. There is even a tiny hole drilled thro the end to prevent air/hydraulic lock. The fan/collar stays in position. Collaro pulleys were available in a range of sizes to give small adjustment for speed, denoted by colour.

Alan

[ben]

I have seen those red Collaros here in Madrid and on wallapop, so they are out there, if you needed a European motor for yours.

[Chiltern]

Pictured the coils on a UK 200/250v motor. coils in series. Given the different voltages in Brazil I would have expected a changover connector like on a Garrard of that vintage.

Some investigation of the coil wiring first before looking for another motor.

Alan

[Ed_Dinning]

If a Brazilian motor is fitted it may be easiest to fit a UK/European motor, which will then be the correct volts and frequency

Ed

[Maarten]

Was it made in Brazil for the Portuguese market or was it made in Portugal? It's not clear from your posts that it actually mentions Made in Brazil?

In any case, you could have a look as to how the motor is wired (series or parallel). Also be aware that any capacitors might be electrically leaky and/or go ****! once voltage is applied.

[Josep1955]

From happy to sad in 1 minute. The box with the Collaro has arrived this morning with a strong blow and the spindle broken. I returned it to the seller.

It is assembled in Brazil with English components and adaptations for the Brazilian market (60 hertz, capsule and needle). It does not correspond to the explanations received that the seller's father-in-law made furniture to embed the Collaro, it is not compatible with the Spanish electricity network 50 hertz.

I don't know how the Collaro has arrived in Spain, because it is not used for Portugal either. Well, unfortunately isn't my problem anymore, end of history.

Thank you very much for your contributions and comments.

Josep

[Sideband]

Probably would have been easy to source a new spindle. They are not rare.

[hayerjoe]

Oh dear, such a shame, it survived 60 years in pristine condition and then got damaged by clumsy/careless postal workers. I was enjoying this thread ??

[Station X]

Or inadequate packing.

[hayerjoe]

Originally Posted by Station X

Or inadequate packing.

ah yes, that was probably it. still a shame

[Josep1955]

Good morning,
Has anyone ever pulled the spindle out of a Collaro Conquest? Pressure-mounted or with screws like the Garrard record changer?
Thank you very much!

[Station X]

I thought you'd returned this to the sender?

https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/showpost.php?p=1638680&postcount=12

[Josep1955]

Hi,

True, everything was ready for the return. The seller, who had the Collaro in a storage room for 30 years, has made me an offer that I cannot reject, returning a large part of the paid. Now, I'm going to try to change the spindle, and, with an electricist friend, we'll try to solve the 60-hertz frequency.

[Chiltern]

Here are pictures of a Spindle showing the screw fixing should the info still be required..

Alan