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Vintage Record Player Humming/Buzzing!

tnsilver said:
One day I will find the statistics in federal records. You'd be surprised. I've got a hunch "thousands" is just optimistic.
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You gave your opinion about how scary they are. The rest of us that are not afraid are giving ours which you are pushing back on :p

I work on HV switchgear often, I have Electricians that sound like you... I will not let them work on the HV stuff.

Let me know when you find those stats, I would be interested as I built my first tube kit without help at 11yrs old, I had a healthy respect and used common sense. I will give you that seems to be lacking these days.

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Edit: @DoctorJon if you want to tackle it go here, plenty of people will help you out. Many novices have completed repairs via AK.
https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?forums/tube-audio.14/
 
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GChief said:
The rest of us that are not scared are giving ours which you are pushing back on
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The rest of you don't matter. The OP is not an electrician, a DIY'er or a seasoned vacuum tube aficionado as your self. Encouraging the clueless to futz around with old tube gear is irresponsible and dangerous and if you put a side your own set of self acquired and definitely impressive set of skills - you should be able to see it the way I do.

I will find those stats. For some reason though, I'm getting the vibe it won't matter.
 
tnsilver said:
Fine. Go stick a probe in a 70 y/o point to point wiring 400VDC tube mount. Talk to me when you get that cute charcoal sun tan and the 80's thorny hairstyle - if you could still talk.
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That Columbia amp has no more voltage in it than a table lamp. Certainly not 400V. That said, people unfamiliar with electrical safety have no business poking around inside of any line connected electronics, and vintage gear does require that specific precautions be taken. I suppose safety depends on a bit of knowledge plus knowing your own limits. For example, if someone posts to an automotive forum asking how to change brake pads - one answer could be "take it to the dealer, brakes are too important to get wrong", but that would ignore the fact that it is also a very easy DIY job, which can be completed with a moderate amount of skill and knowledge.

I actually remember repairing a very similar record player when I was 12 years old, and i certainly did not shock myself, I just read all the books in the school library on basic electronics, and dove in!
 
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tnsilver said:
The rest of you don't matter. The OP is not an electrician, a DIY'er or a seasoned vacuum tube aficionado as your self. Encouraging the clueless to futz around with old tube gear is irresponsible and dangerous and if you put a side your own set of self acquired and definitely impressive set of skills - you should be able to see it the way I do.
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Whatever dude... how do you think “clueless” people get started restoring in this hobby.

It is easily self taught and with resources like AK many do it. Being safe With electronics is a thing that is learned, it not a superpower you are born with.
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tnsilver said:
I'm done. Deep down I think you know what I mean and I'm pretty sure you're aware of the hazards.
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I am completely aware of the hazards and I have never said go in willy nilly. You first post came across like “whatever you do don’t touch it, it will murder you”.

All good man :bigok: just want those so inclined to know they are not hard to work on and there is plenty of safe help available.
 
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The transformer inside your microwave oven has a much better chance of killing you than anything inside a tube record player. It can deliver thousands of volts, with enough current to do arc welding.

The Columbia 360 record player in question is transformerless, with a 35Z5 rectifier tube, which typically puts out around 140 volts DC at 50 milliamps. Not something you want to mess with, but hardly lethal for any average person.
 
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I find it interesting that the two word self description under the avatar/screenname of one of the contributors on this thread aptly describes the tone of his/her posts. Just an observation.
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yzzaj said:
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I find it interesting that the two word self description under the avatar/screenname of one of the contributors on this thread aptly describes the tone of his/her posts. Just an observation.
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Yeah I noticed that... I always go look at people profiles that I am interacting with, the tiny bit gleamed can give prospective
 
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So is proof-reading.
So is writing, then waiting, then re-reading, then editing. Then waiting again.

Finally, after careful contemplation, it's worth posting.

Supporting the site is worth it if you use it.

Of course, it's all up to the individual. One man's site worth supporting is another man's site not worth much.

Then again, if the rest of us don't matter, well....I guess we just don't matter.

Sometimes I edit so much, I just can't help myself.

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Perhaps the moderators should lock this thread now, before somebody deletes every post...............................
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