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In Reply to: RE: Froze My TT Drive Belt posted by John Elison on August 30, 2014 at 19:38:55
You handle the platter rim, belt and pulley constantly.
For best performance, all three surfaces need an alcohol wipe-down periodically.
The towelettes sold as touch-screen cleaners are ideal. If the chemicals decrease the life of the belt, then, like John says, buy another.
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I clean the belt, pulley and platter rim every time I change the belt or anytime I handle the belt or platter rim in-between. However, I usually don't touch these in-between belt changes.
Best regards,
John Elison
I definitely do NOT constantly touch belt/pulley/platter. VERY rarely touch the belt, the pulley only when I clean it or my belt, and don't touch the platter much either. I don't find it difficult to avoid in general use. Maybe 2-4 times per year I clean my belt/pulley/sides of platter. I do clean the top of my platter much more often, but more related to dust than fingerprints or oil from my skin.
BTW - VPI suggests cleaning platters - at least the older ones like my TNT 5 platter - with Windex, not alcohol (which discolors it). I do use 91% alcohol when I clean my belt (followed by baby powder), the metal sides of my platter, and pulley.
Only touch the TD-150's belt to clean/powder it once every year or so. Don't have to touch it to change speeds. Only touch the LP edge to employ the "Rega nudge" on startup. I find a microfiber cloth ideal for restoring the shine on the zinc alloy platter's edge.
Opus 33 1/3
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Of course everything can always use a cleaning. But I never touch the belt, rim or pulley. Why would I? Why do you?
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