Brass float valve, ancient one high pressure, 1/2" I think

**struth** · 01-03-2019, 13:47

Originally Posted by spendorman

Well, just looked at the repair, no apparent leaks, found the spare complete brass float valve, yes it's the wrong one, later type diaphragm type low pressure, probably bought for toilet cistern.

Also noticed in the loft, two Garrard SP25's, one a Mk2 fitted with a Audio Technica AT66, the other Mk3 with Goldring G800, and a Garrard AT6 fitted with a Decca Deram. Be nice to get these going one day.

you must have some amount of spare gear Alex. Probably a small fortune

**spendorman** · 01-03-2019, 13:50

Originally Posted by struth

you must have some amount of spare gear Alex. Probably a small fortune

Quite a bit of stuff, yes. There is more up there too!

Not that much worth when one comes down to it.

**spendorman** · 01-03-2019, 14:02

This Company I have used for parts in the past and found them very good.

https://www.bes.co.uk/search/?q=Floa...Piston+Washers

Interestingly, they only list one rubber disc for 1/2" valves, but don't state it's diameter.

I'm getting my friend to measure a spare rubber disc that he has.

**Ian7633** · 01-03-2019, 14:18

Originally Posted by spendorman

Thanks Grant it's probably 3/8" or 1/2" diameter as it's so old.

I'm going into the loft shortly to check for any leaks. I have a vague recollection that there are a couple of spare float valves there, if so I'll measure them. It'd be my luck that they are low pressure ones.

Noticed in the loft, cardboard boxes for my Quad stuff those for the ESL 57's and 63's are massive.

I've got the original boxes for my Mordaunt Short Signifers, they are enormous and finding somewhere to store them in the flat was errrrr challenging as I didn't want to damage them. Careful removal of the giant staples and peeling the hot glue off and they folded flat and with the inserts just fit under the bed. Really I could lose them as the Signifers are going nowhere, even if I get something else, they're just so good.

**spendorman** · 01-03-2019, 14:25

Originally Posted by Ian7633

I've got the original boxes for my Mordaunt Short Signifers, they are enormous and finding somewhere to store them in the flat was errrrr challenging as I didn't want to damage them. Careful removal of the giant staples and peeling the hot glue off and they folded flat and with the inserts just fit under the bed. Really I could lose them as the Signifers are going nowhere, even if I get something else, they're just so good.

If they were mine, I'd keep them, but I keep everything. I'm sure that friends call me the second Edmund Trebus. I'm half Polish, so that's a similarity.

https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...=edmund+trebus

**Ian7633** · 01-03-2019, 14:33

I remember Mr Trebus, he came over as a cantankerous old chap but the reality was he had serious mental health problems. He had such a troubled and tragic history it's little wonder he wouldn't let go of anything. The help he was offered and the care and patience of the council staff was only fitting. A very misunderstood man.

**spendorman** · 01-03-2019, 14:37

They were good documentaries.

Strange thing, several of my good friends are quite similar.

**spendorman** · 01-03-2019, 15:26

Right, I went into the downstairs toilet, because that I remembered that I fixed the float valve in there some years ago. Tied to one of the pipes was a plastic bag with various float valve spares. In it was one for high pressure valve. I then remembered that details of the company that supplied them is on my PC. Did a search and it was a small company, Stevenson Heating and Electrical and I used them in 2013.

They were very good if anyone needs stuff. I like to give a plug if something is good.

https://www.stevensonplumbing.co.uk/...64a693197e76a8

I believe the correct rubber disc seal is the 12.7 x 3.3mm one. Hopefully, this may help others.

**Barry** · 01-03-2019, 15:36

A Garrard SP25 with Audio Technica AT66 cartridge was my first vinyl player.

(Though it might have been fitted briefly with a Shure M3D. It was a very long time ago!)

If you still have a set of Quad 57s, hang on to those boxes: Quad charge a fortune for them now. I used to have a set which I kept in the garage. At one time, I let my neighbour keep his car in my garage for a few weeks whilst I was away. In my absence he disposed of the boxes thinking they were unimportant!

**spendorman** · 01-03-2019, 15:40

Originally Posted by Barry

A Garrard SP25 with Audio Technica AT66 cartridge was my first vinyl player.

(Though it might have been fitted briefly with a Shure M3D. It was a very long time ago!)

If you still have a set of Quad 57s, hang on to those boxes: Quad charge a fortune for them now. I used to have a set which I kept in the garage. At one time, I let my neighbour keep his car in my garage for a few weeks whilst I was away. In my absence he disposed of the boxes thinking they were unimportant!

Yes, keeping the 57 boxes, trouble is, have two pairs of 57's.

The AT66 cartridge, finding the one in the loft makes three that I have.

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