Model 41-295 Volume Drop After Cleaning Pots - Printable Version

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Model 41-295 Volume Drop After Cleaning Pots - Sourbone - 02-19-2010

Recently I successfully recapped a model 41-295. After cleaning the tone control and volume control with a cleaner/lubricant and letting it sit overnight, the radio has had a drop in volume. There is no crackling or static. Everything sounds quiet and runs smoothly, but there's a significant loss in volume. I gave the pots each two shots of spray cleaner lubricant. I am wondering if I sprayed too much material in the pots. Could that have caused a problem? I've replaced all the bad tubes after checking. Can you help me out?

Thanks,

Dave

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Re: Model 41-295 Volume Drop After Cleaning Pots - Radioroslyn - 02-27-2010

Kinda doubt it. Just cleaning the controls shouldn't have that affect on the set. Double check for something that might be loose or have a bad connection. Did the tone of the set change from before to after the cleaning? Looks like the volume control is 4megs w/ a tap for the tone control. You could measure it to see if there is a problem.
Terry

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