Rega Planar 3 - Belt slip

I had this problem with a Systemdek but it was a case of getting the suspension aligned better.  This shouldn't be an issue with a Rega is it's fixed so I'm at a bit of a loss if the belt has indeed been replaced recently.  Are you able to see precisely what happens in terms of the belt slipping off when you engage 45?

You should be able to see why the belt is coming of through the glass platter, remove the felt platter mat.

When I bought my Rega P5 last year as an ex dem., although the belt did not come off, I did not try 45rpm, it was obviously very slack and one could see this and hear it when a record was played. The dealer sent me a new belt without hesitation, however I very soon upgraded the standard belt for the 'Rega white drive belt upgrade'. A much better fit and stable sound IMHO.

The only other way the belt can come off is poor alignment of the pulley and sub platter  . . . unlikely???

CJSF

Hi,

Thanks for the responses.

I was informed the belt had been replaced by the dealer.

When i move the belt from the top rung of the pulley and attach to the lower one for 45rpm playback, i place the belt round the sub-platter and as soon as i power up either with the glass platter on top or without the belt is back off within one revolution.

Things seem ok in 33 1/3rpm mode but for the life of me i can't keep the belt in place for 45rpm playback, with me being new (one day in fact) into ownership of a Rega i'm not sure whether the pulley needs to be re-aligned, i know this can be manually lifted and lowered but doesn't seem to want to sit at any other than the present height.

If you have any other suggestions i would greatly appreciate the help!

Many thanks in advance.

Jon

If you loosens the two screws either side of the pulley, and just pull e pulley slightly further away from the inner platter. Then tighten them again, that may solve the issue.

I presume the dealer told you to spin the platter before you switch the Rega on and leave it running when you change sides or LP.

Many thanks for your advice, i'll grab a screwdriver and see if moving the pulley away slightly makes a difference.

The dealer never mentioned leaving the platter in motion while changing sides of a record for instance.

Thanks once again for your advice, i'll crack on with moving the pulley now.

Many thanks for your advice Frank, I have done as you suggested and everything seems to be working great!  I'm very happy and can now play my beloved 45's.

Kind regards

Jon

Just a quick note to say Thank You to all who offered me advice regarding my rega Planar 3 (belt slip).  Much appreciated! Problem was resolved by following Frank's advice.

Jon