Ekco sh25 - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Andy - G8MNM · 6th May 2022, 12:12 pm

Hi all,

I have just restarted the sympathetic repair/restoration of my EKCO SH25. I started it back in 2010 but had to pack it away - partially dismantled shortly after.

It is now back on the bench - along with the many notes and diagrams I made to start with. I have been able to label all the floating wires that hadn't been marked so I know where everything goes.

I was interested at the time to read the article in the BVWS Bulletin (Volume 37 No.2 Summer 2012 written by Matt Spanner about his restoration of the same model.

I have tried emailing him for some information but received no reply, maybe the email address posted on his website is no longer being used? The email I sent didn't bounce back so the mail address must be still valid, but perhaps no longer used.

Does anyone know how to contact him?

I would appreciate any help as I have a couple of specific questions which I am sure he could answer.

T.I.A

Andy

HamishBoxer · 6th May 2022, 12:48 pm

Try BVWS membership secretary.

Cobaltblue · 6th May 2022, 1:04 pm

I could be wrong but I think he's a member here as matspar

He posted on his SH25 here https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...ad.php?t=73860

Cheers

Mike T

Andy - G8MNM · 7th May 2022, 9:53 am

Thank you all for your help

Andy

Andy - G8MNM · 27th May 2022, 4:52 pm

Hi,

I have removed the (very large 3 gang tuning capacitor from the set) and it is very dirty, tried cleaning with an airline but most of the dirt stays put.

I did consider putting it in the dishwasher but am concerned that the dishwasher tablets would be too harsh on the aluminium.

Additionally I would need to remove the drive cord etc.

I do have an ultrasonic cleaner but it is too small - I knew I should have bought the larger model!

Any suggestions please good folk as to go ahead and clean it, it is quite blackened and really does need a clean.

T.I.A

Andy

6th May 2022, 12:12 pm	#1
Andy - G8MNM Hexode Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Perigord Noir, France Posts: 352	Ekco sh25 Hi all, I have just restarted the sympathetic repair/restoration of my EKCO SH25. I started it back in 2010 but had to pack it away - partially dismantled shortly after. It is now back on the bench - along with the many notes and diagrams I made to start with. I have been able to label all the floating wires that hadn't been marked so I know where everything goes. I was interested at the time to read the article in the BVWS Bulletin (Volume 37 No.2 Summer 2012 written by Matt Spanner about his restoration of the same model. I have tried emailing him for some information but received no reply, maybe the email address posted on his website is no longer being used? The email I sent didn't bounce back so the mail address must be still valid, but perhaps no longer used. Does anyone know how to contact him? I would appreciate any help as I have a couple of specific questions which I am sure he could answer. T.I.A Andy __________________ Member BVWS https://www.lushanda.com/

6th May 2022, 12:48 pm	#2
HamishBoxer Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: W.Butterwick, near Doncaster UK. Posts: 8,932	Re: Ekco sh25 Try BVWS membership secretary. __________________ G8JET BVWS Archivist and Member V.M.A.R.S

6th May 2022, 1:04 pm	#3
Cobaltblue Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Exeter, Devon and Poole, Dorset UK. Posts: 6,865	Re: Ekco sh25 I could be wrong but I think he's a member here as matspar He posted on his SH25 here https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...ad.php?t=73860 Cheers Mike T __________________ Invisible airwaves crackle with life or at least they used to Mike T BVWS member. www.cossor.co.uk

7th May 2022, 9:53 am	#4
Andy - G8MNM Hexode Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Perigord Noir, France Posts: 352	Re: Ekco sh25 Thank you all for your help Andy __________________ Member BVWS https://www.lushanda.com/

27th May 2022, 4:52 pm	#5
Andy - G8MNM Hexode Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Perigord Noir, France Posts: 352	Re: Ekco sh25 Hi, I have removed the (very large 3 gang tuning capacitor from the set) and it is very dirty, tried cleaning with an airline but most of the dirt stays put. I did consider putting it in the dishwasher but am concerned that the dishwasher tablets would be too harsh on the aluminium. Additionally I would need to remove the drive cord etc. I do have an ultrasonic cleaner but it is too small - I knew I should have bought the larger model! Any suggestions please good folk as to go ahead and clean it, it is quite blackened and really does need a clean. T.I.A Andy __________________ Member BVWS https://www.lushanda.com/