Richard its never the best way to just cut and past portions of emails and other info into a thread. Whats missing is the rest of the email, and the valuable info obtained from verbal conversations.
Summary:
Pump/Surge tank ---- long tubing (if you don't have the room coil it up) ----- ET2
PSI Gauge/filter within 5 feet of the tonearm.
The PSI coming out of the air pump should be ideally targeted to match the PSI the manifold has been designed for. For those buying a used ET 2.0 (.5) its important to determine this. We have discussed the technique here. Before this technique is performed the manifold needs to be restored.
Definition of a manifold.
"A pipe or chamber branching into several openings"
Two Et2 Manifolds
The owner has provided permission for me to post these pics. Thank u !
The one on the left dirty from years of use without a filter/trap. The one on the right has been cleaned. What can't be seen in the pic is what the insides looked like before and after. Its the same manifold.
Cleaning procedures well documented in the manual.
If your planning on upgrading your pump make sure your manifold has been restored first.
Next in Line.
The Air Bearing Spindle psi requirements are less than the manifold as only a portion of this air is required for it to float properly. Approximately 50%. That means on a base ET2 only 1.5 psi ! - if your manifold is restored and functional.
The "old" air escapes as per Bruce' design out the sides of the manifold.
I fail to see the relevance of your comment. If you're really that interested the previous post took 40 mins - which is about how long it normally takes to down my mug of coffee with one re-heat. The intent (agenda) of all this includes awareness, interactive sharing, knowledge, learning, and "mostly" fun. I am having a blast. how bout u ? A fun start to my day now that I am not living with the bears.
Now where were we ? Something about the similarities of the ET2 VTA and a brothel ?
Summary:
Pump/Surge tank ---- long tubing (if you don't have the room coil it up) ----- ET2
PSI Gauge/filter within 5 feet of the tonearm.
The PSI coming out of the air pump should be ideally targeted to match the PSI the manifold has been designed for. For those buying a used ET 2.0 (.5) its important to determine this. We have discussed the technique here. Before this technique is performed the manifold needs to be restored.
Definition of a manifold.
"A pipe or chamber branching into several openings"
Two Et2 Manifolds
The owner has provided permission for me to post these pics. Thank u !
The one on the left dirty from years of use without a filter/trap. The one on the right has been cleaned. What can't be seen in the pic is what the insides looked like before and after. Its the same manifold.
Cleaning procedures well documented in the manual.
If your planning on upgrading your pump make sure your manifold has been restored first.
The threaded portion of the manifold is designed to allow air to spiral around the outside of the set screws and maintain the precise length and size of air passage required for an efficient air bearing. Page 42
Next in Line.
The Air Bearing Spindle psi requirements are less than the manifold as only a portion of this air is required for it to float properly. Approximately 50%. That means on a base ET2 only 1.5 psi ! - if your manifold is restored and functional.
The "old" air escapes as per Bruce' design out the sides of the manifold.
Richardkrebs - you must have time on your hands...
I fail to see the relevance of your comment. If you're really that interested the previous post took 40 mins - which is about how long it normally takes to down my mug of coffee with one re-heat. The intent (agenda) of all this includes awareness, interactive sharing, knowledge, learning, and "mostly" fun. I am having a blast. how bout u ? A fun start to my day now that I am not living with the bears.
Now where were we ? Something about the similarities of the ET2 VTA and a brothel ?