Dynatron Record Player. - Page 2 - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Niall76 · 14th Nov 2018, 10:56 am

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Originally Posted by Nuvistor

Will the nozzle of the spray fit in that slot?

Hi no unfortunately it won't, but it's completely sealed off with plastic anyway

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Originally Posted by Station X

Is it possible there are protective strips which move linearly with the knobs?

Hi there yes, protective strips underneath the knob, seems to be completely sealed off, no access to the slider pots at all

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Originally Posted by Nuvistor

It is Graham but I seem remember they were strips of cloth with a slit in it. It is a while ago since the 1970’s so my memory could be wrong.
If it can’t be done through the control panel then there is a reasonable amount of dismantling to to do.

Wish it was strips of cloth with a slit Frank, but no it's plastic underneath and sealed off completely. Looks like I will probably have to try take it out of the cabinet then?

Niall76 · 14th Nov 2018, 2:14 pm

Could I make a little hole in the plastic strip where the knob is so I can get the nozzle of my servisol 10 down and spray down into the slider pots?

Nuvistor · 14th Nov 2018, 2:43 pm

Reasonable question, not sure how much damage could be caused though.

Niall76 · 14th Nov 2018, 3:17 pm

Hi all just an update, I managed to wedge a little needle into the plastic strips making a tiny gap for the servisol to soak down into, did this with each of the slider knobs for volume etc left it for a bit, then turned on, and hey presto, no more crackles or hissing or drops in volume, and everything works as.it should, bass treble etc. Thanks again guys for all your info, didn't have a clue beforehand!

Station X · 14th Nov 2018, 3:19 pm

Does the plastic strip still cover the track with the knob at the extreme limits of travel?

I'd say making a hole in the strip is fraught with danger. You may damage the track or slider and debris from the drilling or piercing operation with enter the pot and could cause problems.

Station X · 14th Nov 2018, 3:20 pm

I was too late! Pleased to hear it's fixed.

Nuvistor · 14th Nov 2018, 4:41 pm

Yes pleased you have it sorted.

Niall76 · 14th Nov 2018, 4:53 pm

Thank you Graham and Frank, much appreciated all the info, I've owned a couple of vintage players before but never had one before with a problem so it was good to get some advice on how to solve the problem as it sounded pretty dire before and I thought I bought a dud!

14th Nov 2018, 2:14 pm	#22
Niall76 Triode Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Surrey, UK. Posts: 32	Re: Dynatron Record Player. Could I make a little hole in the plastic strip where the knob is so I can get the nozzle of my servisol 10 down and spray down into the slider pots?

14th Nov 2018, 2:43 pm	#23
Nuvistor Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester, UK. Posts: 9,433	Re: Dynatron Record Player. Reasonable question, not sure how much damage could be caused though. __________________ Frank

14th Nov 2018, 3:17 pm	#24
Niall76 Triode Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Surrey, UK. Posts: 32	Re: Dynatron Record Player. Hi all just an update, I managed to wedge a little needle into the plastic strips making a tiny gap for the servisol to soak down into, did this with each of the slider knobs for volume etc left it for a bit, then turned on, and hey presto, no more crackles or hissing or drops in volume, and everything works as.it should, bass treble etc. Thanks again guys for all your info, didn't have a clue beforehand!

14th Nov 2018, 3:19 pm	#25
Station X Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4, UK. Posts: 21,288	Re: Dynatron Record Player. Does the plastic strip still cover the track with the knob at the extreme limits of travel? I'd say making a hole in the strip is fraught with danger. You may damage the track or slider and debris from the drilling or piercing operation with enter the pot and could cause problems. __________________ Graham. Forum Moderator Reach for your meter before you reach for your soldering iron.

14th Nov 2018, 3:20 pm	#26
Station X Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4, UK. Posts: 21,288	Re: Dynatron Record Player. I was too late! Pleased to hear it's fixed. __________________ Graham. Forum Moderator Reach for your meter before you reach for your soldering iron.

14th Nov 2018, 4:41 pm	#27
Nuvistor Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester, UK. Posts: 9,433	Re: Dynatron Record Player. Yes pleased you have it sorted. __________________ Frank

14th Nov 2018, 4:53 pm	#28
Niall76 Triode Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Surrey, UK. Posts: 32	Re: Dynatron Record Player. Thank you Graham and Frank, much appreciated all the info, I've owned a couple of vintage players before but never had one before with a problem so it was good to get some advice on how to solve the problem as it sounded pretty dire before and I thought I bought a dud!