Beolab 4000 Stands. Disassembly

[h1npw]

Hi

Can anyone tell me how to separate the poles from the bases?? One would have thought they would just unscrew but I can’t budge them!

Cheers

Nigel

 

[Guy]

I have the same problem!  I have definitely read somewhere on Beoworld that they unscrew but can’t find the reference; I think it was mentioned by Lee (former site owner).  I have tried several times (every house move) but cannot get them apart.  Maybe WD40, or application of cold/heat, or percussive shock???  Good luck!!

[billbriscoe]

Hi,

I just unpacked my set from the original B&O packaging and I can confirm that the poles are simply screwed into the bases.  As Guy suggests, WD40 (overnight) might help.

Bill

[h1npw]

Thanks both for your replies

Bill – they’re not left hand threads are they?

[billbriscoe]

No they are not, they screw in clockwise (right hand) and screw out counterclockwise (left hand).

The aluminum poles are threaded and screw into the threaded iron base.  WD40 for a few days may be necessary to remove them without damaging the aluminum threads.  I would apply from both the top and bottom.  As Guy mentioned, heat may help (applied to the iron base from the bottom).

Take your time and let the WD40 do a lot of the work so you don’t damaged the aluminum threads.  Applying some type of anti-seize thread compound would be a good idea when re-assembling.

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