On 15/08/2010 13:33, Keith G wrote:

"Keith G" wrote in message
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"Rob" wrote in message
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Does anyone know what this is /likely/ to be:

http://www.roksan.co.uk/roksan/roksanpage.php?pageno=6#

3in1, some grade of motor oil, some hybrid concoction?



It's oil, Rob - anything from 10W40 motor oil to Olivio or Mazola will
do. A turntable bearing operating in 'human comfortable' on a 'normal'
conditions has got to be the least stressed bearing in the world!


OK, try it tis way round:


A turntable bearing operating in 'human comfortable' conditions on a
'normal' turntable has got to be the least stressed bearing in the world!


Mmm, well, a 5kg platter, um, bearing down on a tiny spec of a contact
surface must have some lubrication implications - just couldn't remember
for the life of me whether it was light sewing or something viscous.

One thing for sure - it's not £15 for a little pot so 5/40 motor oil it
is :-)

Doubt that Lenco you gave me has had so much as a smear of oil on the
main bearing since it left the factory - and it's a sight quieter than
the Roksan 'super bearing' (which may, admittedly, be damaged or worn).

Rob