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Scratchy volume control.
I have one of these......
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1VHkWsb9MY0/maxresdefault.jpg The volume control wheel (at the side) has lost all fine-tuning capability, and makes appalling noises when operated as it jumps at random from high to low volume. Is there a fix; is it a loose connection, dust or grit in the works? Should I just flush it out. Otherwise the radio works well. |
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On 2019/02/19 5:06 p.m., Peter Jason wrote:
I have one of these...... https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1VHkWsb9MY0/maxresdefault.jpg The volume control wheel (at the side) has lost all fine-tuning capability, and makes appalling noises when operated as it jumps at random from high to low volume. Is there a fix; is it a loose connection, dust or grit in the works? Should I just flush it out. Otherwise the radio works well. There are a number of good professional spray products for fixing bad volume controls. I use M G Products Nu-Trol and my customers are happy with the results. Use a spray that is specifically for volume controls as the composition of the sprays varies from ones for switches, etc.. Do NOT use WD-40!!!!!(and on!!! and on!!!) John :-#)# -- (Please post followups or tech inquiries to the USENET newsgroup) John's Jukes Ltd. MOVED to #7 - 3979 Marine Way, Burnaby, BC, Canada V5J 5E3 (604)872-5757 (Pinballs, Jukes, Video Games) www.flippers.com "Old pinballers never die, they just flip out." |
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John Robertson insane WD-40 HATER wrote:
There are a number of good professional spray products for fixing bad volume controls. I use M G Products Nu-Trol and my customers are happy with the results. Use a spray that is specifically for volume controls as the composition of the sprays varies from ones for switches, etc.. ** Same composition as WD-40 at *many times* the price. Do NOT use WD-40!!!!!(and on!!! and on!!!) John :-#)# ** Wot a bloody lunatic. ..... Phil |
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On Tue, 19 Feb 2019 17:41:12 -0800, John Robertson
wrote: On 2019/02/19 5:06 p.m., Peter Jason wrote: I have one of these...... https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1VHkWsb9MY0/maxresdefault.jpg The volume control wheel (at the side) has lost all fine-tuning capability, and makes appalling noises when operated as it jumps at random from high to low volume. Is there a fix; is it a loose connection, dust or grit in the works? Should I just flush it out. Otherwise the radio works well. There are a number of good professional spray products for fixing bad volume controls. I use M G Products Nu-Trol and my customers are happy with the results. Use a spray that is specifically for volume controls as the composition of the sprays varies from ones for switches, etc.. Do NOT use WD-40!!!!!(and on!!! and on!!!) John :-#)# Thanks, I'll check out the local radio shop. |
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On 2/19/19 10:31 PM, Peter Jason wrote:
On Tue, 19 Feb 2019 17:41:12 -0800, John Robertson I use M G Products Nu-Trol and my customers are happy with the results. https://www.mgchemicals.com/products/cleaning-products-for-electronics/cleaners/specialty-cleaners/nu-trol-control-cleaner-401b Thanks, I'll check out the local radio shop. I use Faderlube by Caig. http://store.caig.com/s.nl/ctype.KB/it.I/id.350/KB.218/.f -- "I am a river to my people." Jeff-1.0 WA6FWi http:foxsmercantile.com |
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On Wednesday, 20 February 2019 01:06:16 UTC, Peter Jason wrote:
I have one of these...... https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1VHkWsb9MY0/maxresdefault.jpg The volume control wheel (at the side) has lost all fine-tuning capability, and makes appalling noises when operated as it jumps at random from high to low volume. Is there a fix; is it a loose connection, dust or grit in the works? Should I just flush it out. Otherwise the radio works well. Sometimes all one need to is twiddle the control back & forth a dozen or 2 times. Sometimes it also needs some cleaner sprayed into the pot. Sometimes that doesn't fix it & it needs its terminals resoldering. NT |
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On Wednesday, 20 February 2019 08:33:18 UTC, tabby wrote:
On Wednesday, 20 February 2019 01:06:16 UTC, Peter Jason wrote: I have one of these...... https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1VHkWsb9MY0/maxresdefault.jpg The volume control wheel (at the side) has lost all fine-tuning capability, and makes appalling noises when operated as it jumps at random from high to low volume. Is there a fix; is it a loose connection, dust or grit in the works? Should I just flush it out. Otherwise the radio works well. Sometimes all one need to is twiddle the control back & forth a dozen or 2 times. Sometimes it also needs some cleaner sprayed into the pot. Sometimes that doesn't fix it & it needs its terminals resoldering. NT and rarely the track is worn out. |
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Generallly, it comes from a bas contact between the cursor aand the
resistive track (dust or oxyde). It can also come from a miscontact between this track and the connecting pad or a "dry solder". First step : re-solder everything. Second step : use some KF or equivalent in large quantity inside (through the opening of the leads). Peter Jason a écrit le 20/02/2019 Ã* 02:06Â*: I have one of these...... https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1VHkWsb9MY0/maxresdefault.jpg The volume control wheel (at the side) has lost all fine-tuning capability, and makes appalling noises when operated as it jumps at random from high to low volume. Is there a fix; is it a loose connection, dust or grit in the works? Should I just flush it out. Otherwise the radio works well. |
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Peter Jason wrote: I have one of these...... https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1VHkWsb9MY0/maxresdefault.jpg The volume control wheel (at the side) has lost all fine-tuning capability, and makes appalling noises when operated as it jumps at random from high to low volume. Is there a fix; is it a loose connection, dust or grit in the works? Should I just flush it out. Otherwise the radio works well. Peter- You have a number of good suggestions above. While you in the radio, check to see if there is a capacitor coupling to the volume control. It is possible that a leaky coupling capacitor is causing a DC current to flow in the volume control. Such a current can cause any "scratchiness" to be made worse. Fred |
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In message , Phil
Allison writes John Robertson insane WD-40 HATER wrote: There are a number of good professional spray products for fixing bad volume controls. I use M G Products Nu-Trol and my customers are happy with the results. Use a spray that is specifically for volume controls as the composition of the sprays varies from ones for switches, etc.. ** Same composition as WD-40 at *many times* the price. Do NOT use WD-40!!!!!(and on!!! and on!!!) John :-#)# ** Wot a bloody lunatic. .... Phil I feel that the horrors of WD40 are greatly exaggerated. Since I lost my tube of 'the real thing' (about 40 years ago) I've occasionally used WD40 as a switch and volume control cleaner - and I've never had a problem with it. -- Ian |
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Ian Jackson wrote
: Phil Allison John Robertson insane WD-40 HATER wrote: There are a number of good professional spray products for fixing bad volume controls. I use M G Products Nu-Trol and my customers are happy with the results. Use a spray that is specifically for volume controls as the composition of the sprays varies from ones for switches, etc.. ** Same composition as WD-40 at *many times* the price. Do NOT use WD-40!!!!!(and on!!! and on!!!) John :-#)# ** Wot a bloody lunatic. .... Phil I feel that the horrors of WD40 are greatly exaggerated. ** The name is WD40 - not WMD40. Since I lost my tube of 'the real thing' (about 40 years ago) I've occasionally used WD40 as a switch and volume control cleaner - and I've never had a problem with it. -- ** Nor has anyone else. .... Phil |
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On Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 8:52:40 PM UTC-5, Phil Allison wrote:
** Same composition as WD-40 at *many times* the price. Twit: Please note on the description: "Moderate Evaporation", and then try to learn something not covered by your closely held beliefs. Or are you one of those who wishes to have it both ways? Peter Wieck Melrose Park, PA |
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Some utter ****WIT & moron called wrote:
On Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 8:52:40 PM UTC-5, Phil Allison wrote: ** Same composition as WD-40 at *many times* the price. Twit: ** Vile troll. Please note on the description: "Moderate Evaporation", ** Please do the planet a favour - go top yourself. Autistic nut cases like are no use to anyone. ..... Phil |
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On Thu, 21 Feb 2019 11:58:18 -0800 (PST), Phil
Allison wrote: Some utter ****WIT & moron called wrote: On Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 8:52:40 PM UTC-5, Phil Allison wrote: ** Same composition as WD-40 at *many times* the price. Twit: ** Vile troll. Please note on the description: "Moderate Evaporation", ** Please do the planet a favour - go top yourself. Autistic nut cases like are no use to anyone. .... Phil Are you in the correct NG? Are you lost? |
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On Tue, 19 Feb 2019 17:41:12 -0800, John Robertson
wrote: On 2019/02/19 5:06 p.m., Peter Jason wrote: I have one of these...... https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1VHkWsb9MY0/maxresdefault.jpg The volume control wheel (at the side) has lost all fine-tuning capability, and makes appalling noises when operated as it jumps at random from high to low volume. Is there a fix; is it a loose connection, dust or grit in the works? Should I just flush it out. Otherwise the radio works well. There are a number of good professional spray products for fixing bad volume controls. I use M G Products Nu-Trol and my customers are happy with the results. Use a spray that is specifically for volume controls as the composition of the sprays varies from ones for switches, etc.. Do NOT use WD-40!!!!!(and on!!! and on!!!) John :-#)# Would finely-powdered graphite work in this case. Like the type used for door locks? |
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Peter Jason wrote:
Are you in the correct NG? Are you lost? ** You are obviously lost AND on the wrong NG. Smart arsed ****s like you are a dime a dozen you know. ..... Phil |
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Some retard called Peter Jason wrote:
Would finely-powdered graphite work in this case. Like the type used for door locks? ** Yeah - go ahead use plenty of it. It can only be good for electronics. ...... Phil |
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On Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 3:46:30 PM UTC-5, Peter Jason wrote:
Would finely-powdered graphite work in this case. Like the type used for door locks? Graphite is a rather good conductor. Not an ideal material for the purpose. Peter Wieck Melrose Park, PA |
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On Thursday, 21 February 2019 20:46:30 UTC, Peter Jason wrote:
On Tue, 19 Feb 2019 17:41:12 -0800, John Robertson wrote: On 2019/02/19 5:06 p.m., Peter Jason wrote: I have one of these...... https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1VHkWsb9MY0/maxresdefault.jpg The volume control wheel (at the side) has lost all fine-tuning capability, and makes appalling noises when operated as it jumps at random from high to low volume. Is there a fix; is it a loose connection, dust or grit in the works? Should I just flush it out. Otherwise the radio works well. There are a number of good professional spray products for fixing bad volume controls. I use M G Products Nu-Trol and my customers are happy with the results. Use a spray that is specifically for volume controls as the composition of the sprays varies from ones for switches, etc.. Do NOT use WD-40!!!!!(and on!!! and on!!!) John :-#)# Would finely-powdered graphite work in this case. Like the type used for door locks? No. 1. It does not remove the gunk causing bad contact 2. It tends to short the resistance in use 3. It tends to create a short from track to case, which sometimes would be a problem. It was sometimes used in the 1940s on pot tracks that had worn away, but that is not likely to be the problem, and certainly was not used by pouring powder in, and was at best a temporary bodge. NT |
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Imagine if our Tourette's Twit from Australia were to engage in its little fits face-to-face with its neighbors, acquaintances and customers?
Dubious that it would still be alive, much less at liberty. I have often thought about asking a friend of mine who travels throughout the Down Under on a regular basis to see if he can get a picture of Mr. Allison - just for giggles. He is an ordained minister, so no threat. Peter Wieck Melrose Park, PA |
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wrote:
** Grandiose, autistic ****heads need to be got rid of. People like Peter Wieck are a pox on the face of the earth. In ordinary life one simply avoids complete pricks like them - but on usenet the cretins are in your face and will not go away no matter how many times you direct them. Peter Wieck Melrose Park, PA This old fool is a demented troll who thinks he OWNS the NG. He ****ing well does not. ...... Phil |
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Yo, twit:
Watch for that stranger with a phone pointed in your direction. Could happen at any time, anywhere that you crawl out from under your rock, or out of your cellar. Really. Pete Wieck Melrose Park, PA |
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On Friday, 22 February 2019 20:20:35 UTC, Phil Allison wrote:
wrote: ** Grandiose, autistic ****heads need to be got rid of. People like Peter Wieck are a pox on the face of the earth. In ordinary life one simply avoids complete pricks like them - but on usenet the cretins are in your face and will not go away no matter how many times you direct them. Peter Wieck Melrose Park, PA This old fool is a demented troll who thinks he OWNS the NG. He ****ing well does not. ..... Phil now there's irony |
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Phil Allison wrote:
Ian Jackson wrote I feel that the horrors of WD40 are greatly exaggerated. ** The name is WD40 - not WMD40. But it makes a great flame thrower. I think the propellant has something to do with that. |
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Tom Del Rosso wrote:
Phil Allison wrote: I feel that the horrors of WD40 are greatly exaggerated. ** The name is WD40 - not WMD40. But it makes a great flame thrower. I think the propellant has something to do with that. ** The propellant is CO2 .... Phil |
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WD-40 is a CLEANER - for mechanical
movements only, not electronics. As such, it should be followed up with a proper lubricant in door hinges, latches, or anything else it has been used to free up around the home or business. For electronics, use electronics cleaner. That's why it's called 'electronics cleaner/spray'. |
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wrote:
WD-40 is a CLEANER ** It's a lubricant too - says so right on the can, ****head. - for mechanical movements only, not electronics. ** Correct it is no use on capacitors, transistors or ICs. Wot a moron !!!!! Redundant bull**** sniped. ..... Phil |
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Phil Allison wrote:
Tom Del Rosso wrote: Phil Allison wrote: I feel that the horrors of WD40 are greatly exaggerated. ** The name is WD40 - not WMD40. But it makes a great flame thrower. I think the propellant has something to do with that. ** The propellant is CO2 .... Phil Used to have propane. I used it on tent worms. Now very hard to ignite. Greg |
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GS wrote:
But it makes a great flame thrower. I think the propellant has something to do with that. ** The propellant is CO2 .... Phil Used to have propane. ** The propellant was changed to CO2 about 20 year ago. I used it on tent worms. Now very hard to ignite. ** The liquid is still highly lethal to cockroaches. ..... Phil |
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On Wed, 20 Feb 2019 12:06:09 +1100, Peter Jason
wrote: I have one of these...... https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1VHkWsb9MY0/maxresdefault.jpg The volume control wheel (at the side) has lost all fine-tuning capability, and makes appalling noises when operated as it jumps at random from high to low volume. Is there a fix; is it a loose connection, dust or grit in the works? Should I just flush it out. Otherwise the radio works well. I fixed it by flushing the area around the volume wheel with isoPropanol. The wheel is slightly harder to turn though this might improve as remaining traces of solvent evaporate. |
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On 2/27/19 6:36 PM, Peter Jason wrote:
I fixed it by flushing the area around the volume wheel with isoPropanol. The wheel is slightly harder to turn though this might improve as remaining traces of solvent evaporate. It won't. You've flushed all the lubrication out of it. -- "I am a river to my people." Jeff-1.0 WA6FWi http:foxsmercantile.com |
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Peter Jerkoff Jason wrote:
I fixed it by flushing the area around the volume wheel with isoPropanol. The wheel is slightly harder to turn though this might improve as remaining traces of solvent evaporate. ** Nobody here suggested you do that. What a ****ing idiot you are. .... Phil |
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On Wed, 27 Feb 2019 18:41:53 -0600, Fox's
Mercantile wrote: On 2/27/19 6:36 PM, Peter Jason wrote: I fixed it by flushing the area around the volume wheel with isoPropanol. The wheel is slightly harder to turn though this might improve as remaining traces of solvent evaporate. It won't. You've flushed all the lubrication out of it. .....er, what can I use as a replacement lubricant? |
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On Wed, 27 Feb 2019 17:00:11 -0800 (PST), Phil
Allison wrote: Peter Jerkoff Jason wrote: I fixed it by flushing the area around the volume wheel with isoPropanol. The wheel is slightly harder to turn though this might improve as remaining traces of solvent evaporate. ** Nobody here suggested you do that. What a ****ing idiot you are. .... Phil How rude! Your endless brawling with other posters has got me flummoxed and confused. |
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On 2/27/19 7:09 PM, Peter Jason wrote:
On Wed, 27 Feb 2019 18:41:53 -0600, Fox's Mercantile wrote: On 2/27/19 6:36 PM, Peter Jason wrote: I fixed it by flushing the area around the volume wheel with isoPropanol. The wheel is slightly harder to turn though this might improve as remaining traces of solvent evaporate. It won't. You've flushed all the lubrication out of it. ....er, what can I use as a replacement lubricant? What we told you to use to begin with. https://caig.com/fader-f-series/ -- "I am a river to my people." Jeff-1.0 WA6FWi http:foxsmercantile.com |
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On 2/27/19 7:10 PM, Peter Jason wrote:
How rude! Your endless brawling with other posters has got me flummoxed and confused. You have two choices with Phil, agree with him, or ignore him. -- "I am a river to my people." Jeff-1.0 WA6FWi http:foxsmercantile.com |
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On Wed, 27 Feb 2019 19:13:47 -0600, Fox's
Mercantile wrote: On 2/27/19 7:09 PM, Peter Jason wrote: On Wed, 27 Feb 2019 18:41:53 -0600, Fox's Mercantile wrote: On 2/27/19 6:36 PM, Peter Jason wrote: I fixed it by flushing the area around the volume wheel with isoPropanol. The wheel is slightly harder to turn though this might improve as remaining traces of solvent evaporate. It won't. You've flushed all the lubrication out of it. ....er, what can I use as a replacement lubricant? What we told you to use to begin with. https://caig.com/fader-f-series/ Thanks, I'll find some & report back. |
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On Thursday, 28 February 2019 02:06:07 UTC, Peter Jason wrote:
On Wed, 27 Feb 2019 19:13:47 -0600, Fox's Mercantile wrote: On 2/27/19 7:09 PM, Peter Jason wrote: On Wed, 27 Feb 2019 18:41:53 -0600, Fox's Mercantile wrote: On 2/27/19 6:36 PM, Peter Jason wrote: I fixed it by flushing the area around the volume wheel with isoPropanol. The wheel is slightly harder to turn though this might improve as remaining traces of solvent evaporate. It won't. You've flushed all the lubrication out of it. ....er, what can I use as a replacement lubricant? What we told you to use to begin with. https://caig.com/fader-f-series/ Thanks, I'll find some & report back. Petroleum jelly is usable as a lube for electrical things. Ignore Phil, he's strange. NT |
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