Does belt length matter?

S Clark · « **on:** 24 Feb 2021, 02:17 am »

If your table has an outboard motor, does belt length matter? Should tautness be just enough to avoid slipping?

S Clark · « **Reply #1 on:** 24 Feb 2021, 03:13 pm »

I guess this place has shifted primarily to digital. No response in nearly a day.
I wonder if a longer belt or shorter belt can transmit vibrations more or less effectively. Obviously, less is better.

toocool4 · « **Reply #2 on:** 24 Feb 2021, 05:55 pm »

I guess length matters, depends on how close to the turntable you want to place the motor. Being further away on a different table may help with motor noise transferring to the turntable.

S Clark · « **Reply #3 on:** 24 Feb 2021, 09:52 pm »

Hmm I was thinking vibration transmitted by the belt, but your point about getting the motor further away is well taken.

FullRangeMan · « **Reply #4 on:** 25 Feb 2021, 01:47 am »

Many moons ago I have read a shorter belt will delivery more torque.

Letitroll98 · « **Reply #5 on:** 25 Feb 2021, 12:58 pm »

Quote from: S Clark on 24 Feb 2021, 03:13 pm

I guess this place has shifted primarily to digital. No response in nearly a day.
I wonder if a longer belt or shorter belt can transmit vibrations more or less effectively. Obviously, less is better.

I think most people have mid range or lower tables with integrated motors, so your question only reaches a few people here.

Rocket · « **Reply #6 on:** 25 Feb 2021, 01:26 pm »

Hi,

I'm sorry I have a mid level turntable and I don't have a separate motor. Can you talk to the manufacturer to check what is the preferred distance away from the motor should be?

Cheers Rod

mhconley · « **Reply #7 on:** 25 Feb 2021, 01:56 pm »

I just use the fishing line "belt" provided by my turntable's manufacturer. I do have the motor sitting on an anti vibration pad: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FKVH8SN/

Martin