Philips 242 Turntable. - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

babuni81 · 12th Nov 2017, 12:53 pm

Dear Members,

I do have a Philips India 242 turntable.

It is working well but now a days a problem I am facing that while its playing LPs the speed goes down suddenly. I stop the motor then restart it and the speed becomes correct. After some time again speed drops.

From where the problem arises?

Waiting for your suggestions.

Edward Huggins · 12th Nov 2017, 2:33 pm

It could be a slipping drive belt which has become stretched over time - or the electronic speed control circuitry. Have you looked at the belt - they are still obtainable? These are nice turntables.

babuni81 · 12th Nov 2017, 3:26 pm

From where I can get the belt. Can you help me out. I will search here obviously but I don't want to put used or duplicate belt. Actually I have put Rega Carbon Cartridge on it. Its plays really good.

Edward Huggins · 12th Nov 2017, 4:13 pm

There are many Websites. For example look at - www.lpgear.com
They have a whole section on Philips belts.
If yours is not available, see their notes on how to measure the old belt, send them you measurements and they will match one for you and send to you.

babuni81 · 13th Nov 2017, 4:27 am

thanks Edwards for yor help.

Michael Maurice · 13th Nov 2017, 10:14 am

It seems more likely that the fault is within the electronic speed control.

If the belt had stretched to that extent, the turntable would be slow the whole time, not just stop.

babuni81 · 14th Nov 2017, 4:54 am

Thanks to all of you. Yesterday I changed the belt with a new one and now its playing perfectly all right. till yet need to watch a bit more for sure.

babuni81 · 15th Nov 2017, 3:37 pm

Its working fine thank you Mr Edward.

12th Nov 2017, 12:53 pm	#1
babuni81 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: kolkata, West Bengal, India Posts: 57	Philips 242 Turntable. Dear Members, I do have a Philips India 242 turntable. It is working well but now a days a problem I am facing that while its playing LPs the speed goes down suddenly. I stop the motor then restart it and the speed becomes correct. After some time again speed drops. From where the problem arises? Waiting for your suggestions.

12th Nov 2017, 2:33 pm	#2
Edward Huggins Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southwold, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 8,327	Re: Philips 242 Turntable. It could be a slipping drive belt which has become stretched over time - or the electronic speed control circuitry. Have you looked at the belt - they are still obtainable? These are nice turntables. __________________ Edward.

12th Nov 2017, 3:26 pm	#3
babuni81 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: kolkata, West Bengal, India Posts: 57	Re: Philips 242 Turntable. From where I can get the belt. Can you help me out. I will search here obviously but I don't want to put used or duplicate belt. Actually I have put Rega Carbon Cartridge on it. Its plays really good. Last edited by babuni81; 12th Nov 2017 at 3:28 pm. Reason: Addition

12th Nov 2017, 4:13 pm	#4
Edward Huggins Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southwold, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 8,327	Re: Philips 242 Turntable. There are many Websites. For example look at - www.lpgear.com They have a whole section on Philips belts. If yours is not available, see their notes on how to measure the old belt, send them you measurements and they will match one for you and send to you. __________________ Edward.

13th Nov 2017, 4:27 am	#5
babuni81 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: kolkata, West Bengal, India Posts: 57	Re: Philips 242 Turntable. thanks Edwards for yor help.

13th Nov 2017, 10:14 am	#6
Michael Maurice Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wembley, Middlesex Posts: 7,224	Re: Philips 242 Turntable. It seems more likely that the fault is within the electronic speed control. If the belt had stretched to that extent, the turntable would be slow the whole time, not just stop. __________________ Forum Moderator http://www.michaelmauricerepairs.co.uk/

14th Nov 2017, 4:54 am	#7
babuni81 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: kolkata, West Bengal, India Posts: 57	Re: Philips 242 Turntable. Thanks to all of you. Yesterday I changed the belt with a new one and now its playing perfectly all right. till yet need to watch a bit more for sure.

15th Nov 2017, 3:37 pm	#8
babuni81 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: kolkata, West Bengal, India Posts: 57	Re: Philips 242 Turntable. Its working fine thank you Mr Edward.