Grundig TK30 - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

getackwithatail · 18th Apr 2011, 3:19 pm

Hello friends.

Yesterday I got my hands on a Grundig TK30 and some tapes.
I have absolutely no experience with this machine, and do not know how it works. I thought I'd launch a search on the Web, and I found this forum.

So here I am! Seeking help!

Is there anyone who can point me into the direction of manuals and schematics? I only need the manual, as I should be able to figure out the rest once I know what all the buttons do. I'd appreciate any help I can get!

The machine is in quite a dilapidated state, but the motor still runs, and the two tubes visible when opening the top glows and heats up, so this is a plus.

I have already removed three broken, rock hard and brittle belts from it, so I'll need to find/fashion surrogates. I live in South Africa, so I'm not putting my heart onto getting any belts easily. Anyone know of a good makeshift one?

Once again thanks, and regards

getack

Darren-UK · 18th Apr 2011, 3:22 pm

http://www.service-data.com/ The preview image just shows a page of text, but I would assume the schematic's there too.

Steve_P · 18th Apr 2011, 3:35 pm

Try clicking here: http://www.service-data.com/product.php/2613/3456

As far as belts go, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Grundig-TK30-T...item1c1ac358e6

No connection with seller, etc. This is purely for information purposes.

Cheers,

Steve P.

Welsh Anorak · 19th Apr 2011, 3:30 pm

Hi
I have bought belts for one of these from the above seller and can confirm that, although not cheap, they are correct and come with a very comprehensive manual on fitting them.
Glyn

getackwithatail · 21st Apr 2011, 11:34 am

Thanks for the link to the manual! I think I'll buy it this afternoon.

As for the belts, that price is way to steep for me. A friend recommended I try o-rings (seals), so I'll phone up some engineering firms in my area. I'll let you know if it works!

Michael Maurice · 21st Apr 2011, 9:30 pm

What you are paying for is not just the belts but the instructions on how to fit them.

This proved invaluable for me when I fixed a Grundig last year because I would have undone certain screws which would have destroyed the recorder. The manual how to do the job properly.

£22.50 is a good price to pay for the belts and step by step instructions.

May I suggest you buy it and do the job properly.

RODALCO · 4th Jul 2011, 12:34 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by getackwithatail

As for the belts, that price is way to steep for me. A friend recommended I try o-rings (seals), so I'll phone up some engineering firms in my area. I'll let you know if it works!

I have used O - rings successfully on my Grundig TK 54 while I was in the air force in the mid 80's.
These O - rings still worked 15 years later with no problems.
Now the caps have gone and the TK54 is on the back burner for now awaiting cap. replacement.

18th Apr 2011, 3:19 pm	#1
getackwithatail Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pretoria, South Africa Posts: 2	Grundig TK30 Hello friends. Yesterday I got my hands on a Grundig TK30 and some tapes. I have absolutely no experience with this machine, and do not know how it works. I thought I'd launch a search on the Web, and I found this forum. So here I am! Seeking help! Is there anyone who can point me into the direction of manuals and schematics? I only need the manual, as I should be able to figure out the rest once I know what all the buttons do. I'd appreciate any help I can get! The machine is in quite a dilapidated state, but the motor still runs, and the two tubes visible when opening the top glows and heats up, so this is a plus. I have already removed three broken, rock hard and brittle belts from it, so I'll need to find/fashion surrogates. I live in South Africa, so I'm not putting my heart onto getting any belts easily. Anyone know of a good makeshift one? Once again thanks, and regards getack

18th Apr 2011, 3:22 pm	#2
Darren-UK Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Blackpool, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 4,061	Re: Grundig TK30 http://www.service-data.com/ The preview image just shows a page of text, but I would assume the schematic's there too.

18th Apr 2011, 3:35 pm	#3
Steve_P Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, UK. Posts: 6,644	Re: Grundig TK30 Try clicking here: http://www.service-data.com/product.php/2613/3456 As far as belts go, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Grundig-TK30-T...item1c1ac358e6 No connection with seller, etc. This is purely for information purposes. Cheers, Steve P. __________________ If we've always had it, why is the Car Boot open? You're not sneaking another Old TV in are you...?

19th Apr 2011, 3:30 pm	#4
Welsh Anorak Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North Wales, UK. Posts: 6,925	Re: Grundig TK30 Hi I have bought belts for one of these from the above seller and can confirm that, although not cheap, they are correct and come with a very comprehensive manual on fitting them. Glyn

21st Apr 2011, 11:34 am	#5
getackwithatail Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pretoria, South Africa Posts: 2	Re: Grundig TK30 Thanks for the link to the manual! I think I'll buy it this afternoon. As for the belts, that price is way to steep for me. A friend recommended I try o-rings (seals), so I'll phone up some engineering firms in my area. I'll let you know if it works!

21st Apr 2011, 9:30 pm	#6
Michael Maurice Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wembley, Middlesex Posts: 7,225	Re: Grundig TK30 What you are paying for is not just the belts but the instructions on how to fit them. This proved invaluable for me when I fixed a Grundig last year because I would have undone certain screws which would have destroyed the recorder. The manual how to do the job properly. £22.50 is a good price to pay for the belts and step by step instructions. May I suggest you buy it and do the job properly.