Garrard 2000 Turntable Record Changer Power - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Amestdian · 28th Jul 2021, 5:14 am

Help! I am trying to get this mint condition(see pics) Garrard 2000 to power on in the USA. Bought a step up/down converter. No luck. Any suggestions?

Edward Huggins · 28th Jul 2021, 7:04 am

Do you have a DMM (Volts meter) to take readings? Also be aware that if this is a UK version for 220-240 volts 50Hz, it will not run at the correct speed on your 60Hz mains frequency without modification.

Nickthedentist · 28th Jul 2021, 9:36 am

Hello and welcome.

Take the platter off (you need to carefully remove the central aluminium trim disc, without bending it!) and then ease off the clip noting its position so you can replace it properly.

Then find the stepped motor pulley and give it a spin. If it doesn't whiz round freely, you'll need to strip and lubricate the motor.

BUT, I'm not sure how this unit will cope with your 60Hz supply; Europe has 50Hz.

Nick.

28th Jul 2021, 5:14 am	#1
Amestdian New Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Austin, Texas, USA Posts: 1	Garrard 2000 Turntable Record Changer Power Help! I am trying to get this mint condition(see pics) Garrard 2000 to power on in the USA. Bought a step up/down converter. No luck. Any suggestions? Attached Thumbnails

28th Jul 2021, 7:04 am	#2
Edward Huggins Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southwold, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 8,328	Re: Garrard 2000 Turntable Record Changer Power Do you have a DMM (Volts meter) to take readings? Also be aware that if this is a UK version for 220-240 volts 50Hz, it will not run at the correct speed on your 60Hz mains frequency without modification. __________________ Edward.

28th Jul 2021, 9:36 am	#3
Nickthedentist Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oxford, UK. Posts: 17,846	Re: Garrard 2000 Turntable Record Changer Power Hello and welcome. Take the platter off (you need to carefully remove the central aluminium trim disc, without bending it!) and then ease off the clip noting its position so you can replace it properly. Then find the stepped motor pulley and give it a spin. If it doesn't whiz round freely, you'll need to strip and lubricate the motor. BUT, I'm not sure how this unit will cope with your 60Hz supply; Europe has 50Hz. Nick.