But, without direct experience or explicit recommendation from the vendor, I will stand by my previous post. In conclusion, if you have direct experience and can vouch for the effectiveness of the silicone on the rega lift, I truly thank you for the information.

I have not found this type of tacky grease to be easily or economically available. Rocol kilopoise is a damping grease, also called tacky grease, which is more than just lubrication. I tried a really thick silicone grease on my lift and it did not prevent it from dropping too fast. I am not a materials expert, but my understanding is that silicone is a lubricant, no matter how viscous its form. Axel, you are right that thecst will not drip. There is no mention of suitability for the rega. More importantly, the rega lift does not use silicone. Repair, restoration, rewiring and service for tonearmsĪxel, I checked the link you provided and it only mentions the silicone for use for replacement in lifts originally using silicone: 'If the cartridge drops too quickly when you lower the cueing lever, then the original silicone fluid has leaked out.

Take note, silicone 'fluid' come in MANY viscosities and the one for the tonearm lift is lots thicker than honey in winter and stays that way in summer. If that doesn't work, I think replacing the lift is the best option. My advice is to go ahead and clean it to the extent of removing any pieces of foreign material visible, but don't remove the damping compound. Even if it did work, the bottom of the rega lift is open, and the silicone will drip out. Since silicone is not a damping grease, I believe the lift will drop like a rock. Unfortunately, there are many different types of damping grease, and too expensive to try different types to see which works best. I wrote to Rega, and they responded that they use Roccol Kilopoise damping grease. Even the thickest grease did not slow the descent rate. Bad move! Afterwards, it dropped like a rock. I had this problem a few years ago and cleaned the lift. Normally you open that piston chamber, clean it and replace the silicone.

Most arms start playing up after some time years. If you cannot get it to work you can buy a replacement lift fairly cheap. If not the mechanism may need to be replaced or rebuilt. This usually works please give it a try and let us know if it resolves your problem. Try lowering the lever just past the vertical position and letting it drop on its own with the platform and arm.

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