Grundig 4016 - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

mick1966 · 1st Oct 2017, 1:27 pm

Hello,
I've got an old Grundig 4016 radio which has been stored in a loft for 10 or more years. It looked to be in fair condition so I have cleaned it up, removed all the cobwebs and dust and powered it up.

It works fine, although one of the speaker cones is ripped and the mains cable (2 core, uncoloured) looks a bit worn. I intend to fit a replacement mains cable but am unsure whether or not this particular radio has a 'live' chassis.

If it is a 'live' chassis would I be better off fitting a 2 core cable (as originally fitted) or if it's not a 'live' chassis can I use the chassis for the earth connection with a 3 core cable ?

any thoughts or advice greatly appreciated.

Edward Huggins · 1st Oct 2017, 2:06 pm

The chassis in this is mains isolated. If there is no uneccessary hum, I would leave as supplied by the manufacturers with a 2 core mains lead. The speaker cone is easily repaired with PVA and soft tissue.

mick1966 · 1st Oct 2017, 5:47 pm

Edward, thanks for the reply, there is very little hum so I'll fit a 2 core cable and I'll certainly have a go at repairing the speaker.
thank again.
mick.

1st Oct 2017, 1:27 pm	#1
mick1966 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Lancaster, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 3	Grundig 4016 Hello, I've got an old Grundig 4016 radio which has been stored in a loft for 10 or more years. It looked to be in fair condition so I have cleaned it up, removed all the cobwebs and dust and powered it up. It works fine, although one of the speaker cones is ripped and the mains cable (2 core, uncoloured) looks a bit worn. I intend to fit a replacement mains cable but am unsure whether or not this particular radio has a 'live' chassis. If it is a 'live' chassis would I be better off fitting a 2 core cable (as originally fitted) or if it's not a 'live' chassis can I use the chassis for the earth connection with a 3 core cable ? any thoughts or advice greatly appreciated.

1st Oct 2017, 2:06 pm	#2
Edward Huggins Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southwold, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 8,340	Re: Grundig 4016 The chassis in this is mains isolated. If there is no uneccessary hum, I would leave as supplied by the manufacturers with a 2 core mains lead. The speaker cone is easily repaired with PVA and soft tissue. __________________ Edward.

1st Oct 2017, 5:47 pm	#3
mick1966 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Lancaster, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 3	Re: Grundig 4016 Edward, thanks for the reply, there is very little hum so I'll fit a 2 core cable and I'll certainly have a go at repairing the speaker. thank again. mick.