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In the Forum: Analog Playback
In the Thread: Sensible record cleaning: vinyl piranhas and record Vaseline
Post Subject: Noise and ThriftPosted by Paul S on: 10/28/2013
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Did I already mention up the thread that I've used a Nitty Gritty 2.5 machine since 1988?  Although I've had it open a couple of times for adjustments, yet I don't remember for sure but I think it has only one motor that performs two functions, the vacuum and the disc spinner.  The vacuum noise is a lot louder than the spinner, and it would be great to lower the noise level of the vacuum, by any means available. Perhaps NG might have used quieter components and/or designed it differently.  However, I see no practical way to remote the motor for the disc-spinner function.

As for conserving/re-using cleaning fluid: If, as public officials now insist, sewer waste water can be scrubbed and rendered fit for drinking, then it seems likely that disc washer fluid might be scrubbed enough for re-use, as well. But who knows how practical this might be, or what any cost/benefit numbers might look like.


Paul S

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