How do I know if my turntable belt is bad?
There is one sign that you can definitely look out for if your turntable belt is going bad. It may begin to slip a little or the sound can become pitchy. This can be heard because the platter speed may have become unstable by a belt going bad.
How often should you change a turntable belt?
When a belt has to be replaced, it will begin to slip, which will be audible as the platter’s speed lowers. According to a forum, some users change to a new belt every two years at the regular service intervals. On average, belts should be replaced around 3-5 years.
Can you use a rubber band as a turntable belt?
Belt drive turntables literally turn with the help of a belt made of rubber. So I searched through a 1/2 lb bag of various sized rubber bands that I had bought from a local office supply store and found several large bands and tried one on the turntable and to my surprise it worked.
How do you test a turntable belt?
Test the belt by spinning the turntable in both directions. You should see consistent, light resistance. The platter won’t spin forever, but it is also not jerking or stopping instantly. If it is, check the belt for kinks or twists and reattach it.
How tight should a belt be on a turntable?
As a useful rule of thumb, a drive belt needs to be sufficiently tight enough to grip the sub-platter of your turntable with little strain. It should be tiny enough to stay on the rim when turned upside down without sliding off, but not so tight that it puts too much sideways pressure on the motor bearings.
What happens if your turntable belt is too tight?
If the belt slipped because it was too loose, the record would not play at a consistent lowered speed; meanwhile, a belt that was too tight would generate strain on the motor, eventually leading to unevenly worn bearings or total winding burnout.
How do you lubricate a belt drive turntable?
Re: Oil to use on Turntable Put a couple of drops of oil on the rotor shaft where it exists the motor. Then gently rotate the pulley and gently work the shaft up and down this will get the oil down into the bushing. Clean up any excess oil and make sure the pulley is clean before you reinstall the belt.
Where can I get a new belt for my turntable?
If your turntable is not listed, don’t worry. Turntable Basics has a wide selection of belts available, and we can almost always provide a suitable replacement belt based on your measurements of the original belt, or the belt’s path on the turntable. To measure the old belt, place it flat on a table and use a paperclip to mark your starting point.
What kind of belt is Technics platter drive?
Platter Drive Belt FM 22.4 and FM 23.2 Belts are shipped with installation instructions. Belts are shipped with installation instructions. Belts are shipped with installation instructions. Belts are shipped with installation instructions. Belts are shipped with installation instructions. Belts are shipped with installation instructions.
How do you measure a Sansui turntable belt?
To measure the old belt, place it flat on a table and use a paperclip to mark your starting point. Then, using a ruler or yardstick, measure its complete length lying flat and unstretched. We’re looking for the circumference, or the length all the way around the belt.
What are the installation instructions for a Sansui turntable?
Belts are shipped with installation instructions. Belts are shipped with installation instructions. Belts are shipped with installation instructions. Belts are shipped with installation instructions. Belts are shipped with installation instructions. Belts are shipped with installation instructions. Belts are shipped with installation instructions.
