[Jukebox-list] Define hum?

[dirksenj at bellsouth.net]

Is the machine on free play? If so, check the latch solenoid in the 
keyboard. It can be difficult to eliminate the noise from this type 
solenoid. Good luck,

Jim
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From: "dguarino1" <dguarino1 at suddenlink.net>
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Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 1:18 PM
Subject: [Jukebox-list] Define hum?


>I am wondering if someone might be able to define hum for me. I have a
> Wurlitzer 2900 that "used to"  hum though the speakers. More volume, more
> hum. I have since recapped the amplifier with one of Vern's kits and the 
> hum
> from the speakers is gone. The music sounds much, much better! I couldn't 
> be
> happier. But (here it comes) now I have a hum when no records are playing.
> It gets louder the longer the jukebox sits power on, not playing. The hum 
> is
> not coming from the speakers nor the lighting transformers. It makes no
> difference with the volume up or down. It gets loud enough for someone 
> else
> in the room to ask why its humming. I have cleaned all the contacts, new
> cartridge and needle, replaced the power cord, new belts, new tt mounts 
> and
> several selector solenoids proir to this new hum. I have disconnected the
> audio inputs and speakers and its still there.
> Could this be harmful to the jukebox? The jukebox is currently not being
> played as its in Texas and I am on the east coast. Just wondering.....
>
> Thanks,
>
> David G
>
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