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Beolit 800

Bang and Olufsen manufactured the Beolit 800 transistor radio from mid to late 1960s as a high-end model. It was effectively the Beolit 700 in a hard wood case to be replaced by the smaller Beolit 400 /600 range designed… Continue Reading →

Washing machine tumble dryer pump filter jammed stuck

Do you have a Siemens washer dryer with a pump filter that won’t open or is stuck or jammed? Well a quick Google search may have told you to turn it upside down, stand on one leg and buy an… Continue Reading →

Beocord 1200 belt change and repair

Do you have a Bang and Olufsen BeoCord 1200 reel to reel tape recorder with a faulty take up reel? Maybe it’s spilling tape or judders on playback? This post may help fix the fault with a fairly simple belt… Continue Reading →

Household standby power consumption

Here in the UK smart meters have been available from the big six power utility providers for some years. I’ve refused the free installation service as the first generation smart meters could not be ported if you changed providers. This… Continue Reading →

TV Aerials

Sometimes you catch yourself remembering…TL;DR unless you want a nostalgic trip back to sixties TVs. Back in the 60s, as a boy I was fascinated by the magic of TV and how pictures could materialise from the air down strange… Continue Reading →

Remote control socket faults

Warning / disclaimer – do not attempt to repair mains powered sockets unless you are competent in electronics and never plug these devices into mains sockets with the case open. The repairs suggested here are best performed by qualified technicians as… Continue Reading →

Pioneer X-HM71 CD stuck jammed fault

Do you have a Pioneer mini-hifi (X-HM71-S, X-HM71-K or X-HM81-S, X-HM81-K, X-HM20) where the CD won’t eject? If so it may be a simple fix that will avoid you throwing it away or resorting to another music source. First thing to… Continue Reading →

BeoCenter 9000 CD Fault

Is your Bang and Olufsen BeoCenter 9000 refusing to play CDs? Does the door reopen after loading or take too long finding the tracks? If so there may be a simple way to fix it. Christmas lunchtime and the trusty… Continue Reading →

Yamaha Remote Control Button Repair Fix

Do you have a Yamaha remote control with buttons that have stopped working to you are having to press too hard? Thinking about buying a new remote or sending yours away for service? Try this first it may save you… Continue Reading →

Roberts Radios Gallery

A gallery collection of Roberts radios Click image to read post [su_custom_gallery source=”taxonomy: category/6″ limit=”50″ link=”post” width=”300″ height=”300″]

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