BU's How to Series: Setting Up An Anti-Static Cleaning Arm

[@andyhare8451]

Great video! I was having trouble with it not tracking properly until this video. My little tip is remove the counterweight & use plumber's ptfe tape on the thread. Refit counterweight. This stops the weight being loose on the arm & adjustment stays put.

[@VinylRescue]

I got mine in yesterday and just set it up and it works perfectly! The only change I did was not to mount it to the plinth. I had a hard piece of foam that I used to mount it on so I can use it on my other turntables. I read that other people had issues getting it to work properly, but if you carefully read the instructions and level the arm to the turntable with an album on it and then adjust the smaller weight to put the proper amount of pressure of the bush to the vinyl then it will track just fine. I'm spinning an album now and it's working perfectly! I drop the brush just before dropping the tonearm and it works fine.

[@BagsUnlimitedRochester]

Glad to hear it!

[@kevinmorris5300]

Thanks for the instruction, bought one of these ages ago but gave up on it because couldn't get it to work, nice to see how too properly set it up.

[@BagsUnlimitedRochester]

Glad to hear we can help!

[@paulmcloughlin9913]

Thanks for this video I've never really bothered with thease as I couldn't always get it to work properly but with your help it works fine cheers..

[@lox_5017]

Person below me, what website did you use to purchase it.

[@russyJ20]

I have one similar from back in the day, doesn't have a earth cabe though. Guessing it just cleans it

[@gregc7699]

unsure? is this worth buying seems a good idea looks cheap though would u reccomend?

[@gregc7699]

+Matthew Oyer ok cheers

[@Rheasound]

Hi, I bought and install one on my TT, work great and static is not bother my cartridge anymore.

[@johnsmith-nm1hk]

using one screw for 2 grounding wires doesn't cause any issues?

[@originalcycle9784]

i’m an electrician and i say you can put 1000000 ground wires under one terminal. the impedance all goes to ground

[@mowglilp]

Nice vid, but what if I don't have a ground post on my Technics SL-Q3? I just have the ground wire coming from inside it. Can I ground it to the amp as well, instead?

[@BagsUnlimitedRochester]

We believe that it will work as long as you set it up to your systems ground. The instructions appear to say as much. If you click on our product link(www.bagsunlimited.com/product/7299/turntable-carbon-fiber-brush) there is a copy of the instructions in the images. If you need further help please let us know. Thanks.

[@hifi.david.]

Would this connect to my receiver if my turntable is vintage and has no earth connection?

[@BagsUnlimitedRochester]

It needs to be grounded to function properly. A vintage turntable should definitely have a ground post but, if not, maybe an outboard preamp would work.

[@hifi.david.]

@@BagsUnlimitedRochester My receiver has a ground would that be best?

[@BagsUnlimitedRochester]

@@hifi.david. yes. The ground wire should come from the turntable into the receiver.

[@hifi.david.]

@@BagsUnlimitedRochester No because mine is built in to the turntable, the brush cleaner I bought has a earth wire and I have been told to connect it to the receiver

[@BagsUnlimitedRochester]

@@hifi.david. as long as they’re both grounded to the same circuit there shouldn’t be any ground loops or noise issues.

[@93suzumiya]

hi,I'm from Malaysia.Can i know where can i buy this things?

[@BagsUnlimitedRochester]

Hello, You can get all of these products and more at www.bagsunlimited.com. Thanks.

[@vrsimha]

Are you still selling Anti-Static Cleaning Arm

[@BagsUnlimitedRochester]

No I'm sorry. We do not.

[@billsandiego3385]

What if you don't have a screw?

[@BagsUnlimitedRochester]

Per the manufacturer, you should be able to connect the brush to your "system's ground" for the brush to dissipate static properly. Perhaps to the amp you are using? If your system does not have some sort of ground termination we can't be fully sure this product will work as advertised. Here is a copy of the instructions if you do not have them. Thanks. www.bagsunlimited.com/image/popup?imagePath=%2Fimages%2Fproduct%2Flarge%2F7299_5_.jpg

[@billsandiego3385]

Bags Unlimited Inc. Thanks. I do have an old amplifier. I have an old garrard from the late 60s

[@bozopolis0528]

Well, I've spent over two hours and I can't get the arm to track at all. I've adjusted, re-adjusted. Less weight. More weight. Doesn't track.

[@BagsUnlimitedRochester]

That's unfortunate. Have you checked the manufacturers website to see what they recommend? We can do a test shortly and try to see if we can help if the manufacturer cannot.

[@RumbleFish69]

I just purchased one of these because a buddy swears by it. I understand that it works well and worth having, however, I had no idea that this thing requires the use of an adhesive to secure it. I just assumed that it was heavy enough to stay put. My turntable, which was really expensive, has a wood finish that I would not like to screw around with by putting adhesive on it. Never mind that, I would not recommend sticking this thing to a cheap turntable! I will try to figure out options once I receive it, but I can tell you that I am pretty sure that I will not be sticking this thing to the wood finish of my turntable!

[@BagsUnlimitedRochester]

It doesn't necessarily require the use of adhesive. That's just there to keep the arm from moving around if the turntable gets bumped or something like that. If setup and balanced correctly, it should work without using the adhesive on the bottom. Please let us know what you come up with.

[@RumbleFish69]

That's good to know. I am still concern because it will still have the adhesive along with the paper that seals it in and that will probably be slippery. I will need to find a way to weigh it down because the concern i have is keeping it place without sticking it to the surface.

[@BagsUnlimitedRochester]

The adhesive ring on the bottom is completely removable, leaving only the metal base. If you take the adhesive ring off, i don't predict it will slide around a lot. Granted that's not how the manufacturer recommends you use it but with the weight set properly, i don't believe there will be very much slipping around of this unit.

[@RumbleFish69]

Sounds good! I appreciate all of your help. I will be getting this cleaning arm tomorrow so I want to make sure it works as best as possible. If I wasn't so concerned about the wood finish on my turntable I might just go ahead and stick it onto the turntable, but that just doesn't seem like an option for me. Thanks again!

[@BagsUnlimitedRochester]

We totally get it. Let us know how it works out for you. Thanks!

[@BagsUnlimitedRochester]

[@primoz.crncec.gramofon]

works at finest!