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Gaugemaster Q 4 Track Controller

Gaugemaster Q 4 Track controller

Brian sent in this question:

“I just bought a Gaugemaster Q 4 Track controller. When I switch it on makes a buzzing sound. Is this normal?
Thanks. Brian.”

6 Responses to Gaugemaster Q 4 Track Controller

  • Brian says:

    yes that is normal

    • PIERRE DESPRES says:

      De par mon expérience, le son vient du transformateur parce qu’il est de moindre qualité. Ce problème vient des lamelles de métal mal collées entre elles avec le vernis…

      • Robert Anderson says:

        Excuse me if I get this wrong, but in English Pierre said:

        From my experience, the sound comes from the transformer because it is of lower quality. This problem comes from the slats of metal badly stuck together with the varnish.

  • Kevin Aldridge says:

    A low electrical hum is normal for this model but an actual buzz I would call unusual. It may pay to get it checked by a qualified electrical person or the retailer it was purchased from. Usually a buzz from a transformer is a sign of loose plates, sometimes an easy fix but at other times not so easy to fix.

  • Kevin Aldridge says:

    Further to above,I do not know where you are or even what country you are in but FYI Gaugemaster products have a lifetime guarantee on a “return to base” basis. They will fix and return to you at no charge (even if you bought it secondhand). So Email them and see what they say. I would then weigh up the cost of getting it back to them as compared to getting it fixed locally, (if it needs to be fixed that is).

  • Frank B says:

    A slight hum is normal from a transformer, but as previously mentioned, a distinct buzz can indicate loose transformer core plates. This is a nuisance, but not dangerous.

    Only if you are electrically competent to take apart mains equipment, the loose plates can be firmly fixed by applying a coat of varnish to hold them.

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