Replacing the Disc Doctor and VPI 16.5 delrin pads and strips

Posted by bob24 (A) on January 14, 2020 at 15:14:41

I've cleaned about 100 records so far with my Disc Doctor 12 inch wet brush and VPI 16.5 vacuum tube. On the average, how many records can I expect to clean before the pads and strips need to be replaced?

I already have a couple of replacement pads and I've compared them to the ones I'm using and they look almost the same.
I have noticed with the vacuum tube that occasionally after one rotation, the vacuum tube momentarily sticks to the record.
Perhaps it's because it's dry after one turn or maybe from a static charge or possibly the pads and strips are worn?
Occasionally though the vacuum tube will momentarily stick even with fluid still on the record.

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Topic - Replacing the Disc Doctor and VPI 16.5 delrin pads and strips - bob24 15:14:41 01/14/20 (7)

Vacuum tube lift off - M3 lover 08:12:17 01/15/20 (1)

RE: Vacuum tube lift off - bob24 11:03:25 01/15/20 (0)

RE: Replacing the Disc Doctor and VPI 16.5 delrin pads and strips - PAR 04:05:34 01/15/20 (2)

RE: Replacing the Disc Doctor and VPI 16.5 delrin pads and strips - bob24 11:05:49 01/15/20 (1)

I know this has been mentioned before, but to clarify . . . - alaskahiatt 09:18:59 01/21/20 (0)

IME it sticks when the clamp isn't tight enough. - Rick W 16:44:01 01/14/20 (1)

RE: IME it sticks when the clamp isn't tight enough. - bob24 19:43:02 01/14/20 (0)

Replacing the Disc Doctor and VPI 16.5 delrin pads and strips

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