[Galesden]

I have a 2move and when I turn the volume knob I can hear a staticy sound. I was checking online to see what it might be and I think i might need to clean the volume pots. Is that right? And if I do,will I need to take apart the amp to clean it or can I clean it externally? Also, how do I clean it? Thanks.

 

[Raul Montana]

Low battery?

 

[Gbjerke]

This happens on my P3+ too.Not something id call a bi deal, and it only starts when gettin g up to moderate volume. Why do u even bother, just keep the volume at one place?

 

[Punnisher]

My 2move has always done this. I don't think it needs cleaning because the signal never cuts out while adjusting the volume. I just hear a light static noise.

 

[Galesden]

@Punnisher: ya the same with me its just static, i was just wondering if this was some indication of future amp failure.

 

[HK_sends]

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Originally Posted by Galesden /img/forum/go_quote.gif @Punnisher: ya the same with me its just static, i was just wondering if this was some indication of future amp failure.

Probably not as long as it doesn't get any worse. I have had several amps and players that have had some static when adjusting the volume. I think you're good as long as there is no static when the knob isn't turned.

My 2 cents...
-HK sends

 

[vkvedam]

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Originally Posted by Galesden /img/forum/go_quote.gif @Punnisher: ya the same with me its just static, i was just wondering if this was some indication of future amp failure.

Did you try sending an email to Jan explaining him the problem?

 

[Zorander]

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Originally Posted by Galesden /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have a 2move and when I turn the volume knob I can hear a staticy sound. I was checking online to see what it might be and I think i might need to clean the volume pots. Is that right? And if I do,will I need to take apart the amp to clean it or can I clean it externally? Also, how do I clean it? Thanks.

This sometimes happens with my Move as well. All I need to do are spray a little bit of contact cleaner into the crevices of the volume pot (no need to open anything up), turn the pot up and down (to evenly distribute the cleaner) and wait a while for the alcohol to evaporate. Turn amp back and enjoy again.

Hope that helps. Cheers!

 

[Galesden]

Thanks i think i solved the problem, i usually don't turn the volume up that much on it so i hadnt really fully rotated the knob in a while. All i did was turn it back and forth for like a minute. When i was doing this it felt gritty like there was sand in there or something while i was turning it. Eventually after about a 2 minutes of turning the grittiness went away and now there is no static when i turn the knob. Hopefully this will remedy future static problems but if not i think i will have to use the contact cleaner. Again thanks for everyones input.

 

[wolfen68]

It always seemed to me that the quality of the volume pot used by the manufacturer is the biggest factor why folks see this issue on some amps and not others.