Ferguson Flamenco 395 G - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

dualloop · 15th Feb 2021, 7:22 pm

Hi,

I've just acquired this record player which I took apart to check for dust and 2 wires, brown and black have become detached from the front panel.
It looks like they are going to a transformer under the turntable but as there are 2 connections on the front panel, does it matter which way they go?
Also, I've noticed some scorch marks on the front panel, pictured, so I was wondering if it is worth repairing?
It only cost me £10 but it does power on and play a record.

Edward Huggins · 15th Feb 2021, 9:27 pm

These Brown and Black wires are those that power the motor (it's not a Transformer) under the BSR UA8 Autochanger. It does not matter which way round they are connected. Forgive me, I'm not sure what experience you have, but do be very careful as this player has a "live" chssis. Given the burn marks, it may be because of the heat generated by the "Surge" resistor. Do you know how to take voltage readings?

dualloop · 26th Feb 2021, 11:55 am

Hi,

Apologies for the delay.
I'm not very versed in these so I won't be able to take readings.
i'm sending it off to a repair person as when I attempted to replace the valves, one of the clips broke due to it being rusty so I thought best not to fiddle further.

15th Feb 2021, 7:22 pm	#1
dualloop Pentode Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK. Posts: 124	Ferguson Flamenco 395 G Hi, I've just acquired this record player which I took apart to check for dust and 2 wires, brown and black have become detached from the front panel. It looks like they are going to a transformer under the turntable but as there are 2 connections on the front panel, does it matter which way they go? Also, I've noticed some scorch marks on the front panel, pictured, so I was wondering if it is worth repairing? It only cost me £10 but it does power on and play a record. Attached Thumbnails

15th Feb 2021, 9:27 pm	#2
Edward Huggins Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southwold, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 8,327	Re: Ferguson Flamenco 395 G These Brown and Black wires are those that power the motor (it's not a Transformer) under the BSR UA8 Autochanger. It does not matter which way round they are connected. Forgive me, I'm not sure what experience you have, but do be very careful as this player has a "live" chssis. Given the burn marks, it may be because of the heat generated by the "Surge" resistor. Do you know how to take voltage readings? __________________ Edward.

26th Feb 2021, 11:55 am	#3
dualloop Pentode Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK. Posts: 124	Re: Ferguson Flamenco 395 G Hi, Apologies for the delay. I'm not very versed in these so I won't be able to take readings. i'm sending it off to a repair person as when I attempted to replace the valves, one of the clips broke due to it being rusty so I thought best not to fiddle further.