RCM drains

RCM drains

Posted by M3 lover (A) on June 28, 2014 at 19:03:08

In Reply to: VPI HW-16.5 won't drain posted by vinylphile on June 27, 2014 at 18:36:05:

Small accumulations of liquid and then evaporation are one thing. But what about the solid particulates that were loosened and vacuumed off your records? After the decades of use that some of your report I would think that buildup could be significant.

I don't give my 16.5 heavy use, certainly not compared to some of you. But a couple of times I've inserted hot water with a detergent into the top suction arm hole, sloshed it around a bit, then drained it. I wouldn't want to drink what comes out. And yes, I then poor in a little rinse water to help flush things clean.

My result is 20+ years with no problems. Even the drain tube looks clear.

"The secret of life is honesty and fair dealing, if you can fake that you've got it made." Groucho

This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:

Follow Ups Full Thread

Topic - VPI HW-16.5 won't drain - vinylphile 18:36:05 06/27/14 (22)

RE: VPI HW-16.5 won't drain - maryastor 16:50:37 07/05/14 (0)

RE: VPI HW-16.5 won't drain - UPDATE - vinylphile 08:35:43 07/01/14 (1)

RE: VPI HW-16.5 won't drain - UPDATE - Bones13 16:20:40 07/01/14 (0)

RE: VPI HW-16.5 won't drain - vinylphile 03:13:15 06/29/14 (1)

RE: VPI HW-16.5 won't drain - bjh 20:30:52 06/29/14 (0)

RCM drains - M3 lover 19:03:08 06/28/14 (0)

Again with the different drummer thing ... - Charlie F. 12:52:23 06/28/14 (1)

My 16.5 generates plenty of fluid - richardl 17:32:15 06/28/14 (0)

most of the fluid - unclestu 08:29:35 06/28/14 (2)

Yuch! nt - Jive Turkey 07:13:38 06/29/14 (0)

Incorrect. . . - risabet 22:32:30 06/28/14 (0)

RE: VPI HW-16.5 won't drain - JBryan 06:19:20 06/28/14 (0)

RE: VPI HW-16.5 won't drain - Dave Pogue 05:26:17 06/28/14 (7)

The original HW-16 had no drain as well. That came with the 16.5. /nt\ - Opus 33 1/3 07:20:01 06/28/14 (4)

RE: The original HW-16 had no drain as well. That came with the 16.5. /nt\ - bjh 08:54:40 06/28/14 (3)

RE: The original HW-16 had no drain as well. That came with the 16.5. /nt\ - tlainhart 14:46:05 06/28/14 (0)

Mine, purchased about 15 years ago, has one. /nt\ - Opus 33 1/3 10:09:44 06/28/14 (0)

Ditto. Never had a problem, but I don't do something like clean 15 LP's in rapid succession. nt - Rick W 10:00:51 06/28/14 (0)

Similarly - E-Stat 07:03:51 06/28/14 (1)

RE: Similarly - bjh 08:57:52 06/28/14 (0)

RE: VPI HW-16.5 won't drain - peteSF 22:10:56 06/27/14 (1)

RE: VPI HW-16.5 won't drain - WntrMute2 09:10:51 06/28/14 (0)

Follow Ups

RCM drains - M3 lover 19:03:08 06/28/14 (0)

Post a Message!