Looking to purchase one of those ultrasonic cleaners.
Who has one.. and can give me a heads up on the good ones, size needed and other tips?
Thanks.
I got the 15 very happy with it. http://www.2strokeworld.net/forum/index.php?topic=2731.0
Excellent!.. thanks so much!
I also have a 15L. It's been put to good use since I bought it. One of the best shop equipment investments
http://www.2strokeworld.net/forum/index.php?topic=2731.msg23985#msg23985
I've been running this in it (diluted of course)
https://amazon.com/Extreme-Aircraft-Precision-Cleaner-13406/dp/B001VXU7OE/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-rsf1_0
Wow... looked on Ebay. so many there :umm:
I bought this one in 2019 on ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Stainless-Steel-10L-Industry-Heated-Ultrasonic-Cleaner-Heater-w-Timer-New/282491358889?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Stainless-Steel-10L-Industry-Heated-Ultrasonic-Cleaner-Heater-w-Timer-New/282491358889?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649)
I also have one of the Harbor Freight units, but it is only powerful enough for small parts like jets. The 10 liter unit takes up bench space I don't have to spare, so I keep it out in the shed until needed. I just use distilled water and a few drops of Dawn or a lab cleaner called Micro 90. There are things such as varnish from old fuel that aren't attacked well by this. I use acetone or carb cleaner first, then put it in the ultrasonic.
I was looking at this one...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/15L-600w-Stainless-Steel-Industry-Ultrasonic-Cleaner-Heated-Heater-w-Timer-/184285470871
They all probably come out of the same factory...
I have the same one as Jones. It's great.
Personally I'd buy the biggest one I could afford. That's what I did the first time, but I wish I could have afforded bigger. lol
They are so handy for all sorts of stuff.
I agree with probably same manufacture. This is what I got. https://www.ebay.com/itm/15L-Ultrasonic-Cleaner-Stainless-Steel-Industry-Heated-Heater-w-Timer/184441080210?
Yup those that have been through this always come out saying "bigger is better"
Quote from: AAAltered on March 10, 2021, 08:28:05 PM
Yup those that have been through this always come out saying "bigger is better"
With that in mind...
This is the one I have decided on.
Thank everyone for the input!
https://www.vevor.com/products/new-30l-ultrasonic-cleaner-stainless-steel-industry-heated-heater-w-timer?gclid=Cj0KCQiAnKeCBhDPARIsAFDTLTLV01hz7H22YtguWHJ7Ovz557FUCgz-W8b-Y1imlp841U4kjURcVG8aAnbBEALw_wcB
Avoid the Rovsun units as that was my first one and only lasted about 11 months before it burned out. It did have a 1 yr warranty so lucked out there. It was a small 3L unit. I next went with a 6.5L unit by Kaimachi and it is a much nicer ultrasonic and it is still going strong! Gets lots of usage too. Both purchased off Amazon. Get one that has the drain port/ petcock too. Mine is the perfect size to clean master cylinders and brake calipers which is my main use for it.
Quote from: soonerbillz on March 11, 2021, 07:50:40 AM
Quote from: AAAltered on March 10, 2021, 08:28:05 PM
Yup those that have been through this always come out saying "bigger is better"
With that in mind...
This is the one I have decided on.
Thank everyone for the input!
https://www.vevor.com/products/new-30l-ultrasonic-cleaner-stainless-steel-industry-heated-heater-w-timer?gclid=Cj0KCQiAnKeCBhDPARIsAFDTLTLV01hz7H22YtguWHJ7Ovz557FUCgz-W8b-Y1imlp841U4kjURcVG8aAnbBEALw_wcB
600W ultrasonic power is good, and it appears to have coil type transducers, which should be more robust (but perhaps less efficient) than piezo elements. I once had an abused unit tossed out from work that we had to seal holes in the tank where lazy techs had just lain parts directly in it and turned it on over the weekend. The parts chewed their way through the tub. We were able to clean the circuit board, weld the holes, and it lasted for two sets of GoldWing carbs, a set of CB750F carbs, and quite a few pistol parts (my co-worker's) before the CB750F did it in. I think it had 750W ultrasonic power, and both piezo and coil transducers. Piezos work great, but can be delicate as they are very brittle.
Yep, it is good for hand guns too! 8) Amazon sells a little basket for all the small parts that only uses a minimum of space on the tank.
I've cleaned our silverware, cast iron pans, sauce pans, oven grates, brake calipers, carburetors, various machined parts, children's toys. If it fits, you can clean it. It's one of those tools that even the wife thinks is cool.
years ago when i restored clocks for a living, we used it for that. that was my 1st experience with them @ 20 yrs old. I used to get yelled at by the owner for putting carburetors in them after hours, so i got my l&r ive had since then. good for the wifes jewelry as well. .02
So never having used one.... how long do ya'll leave carbs in this cleaner.. at what power level?
I don't want to destroy anything.
Here's why you want a BFT. You never know what you need to dunk. Stuff like this. Handguns, iron pans, who knows what comes at you. Mine tank is small....
(https://i.ibb.co/nnctBBm/0773-CA01-9-AC2-4365-AD37-65-DA2447-F66-C.jpg)
I tend to wreck eye glasses because apparently I am a slob, but cleaning them in the tank does wonders. Gets all the gunk out of the crevasses and what not.
For carbs, I run them at 115F (46C or there about), generally for 30 minute bursts. If they are super gross, scrub them or soak them in some Pinesol and hit them with a plastIC bristled brush to get the big gunk off. Then send them to the tank. First run or two I like a light acid, generally Simple Green HD (which is purple and comes in gallon form) works really well. Be careful with steel parts in this solution. Then I finish them off with dish soap and water.
For brass, I like dish soap, salt, vinegar, and water. I forget what the ratios for that mixture, I have to google it every time. Lots of gun nuts use that solution for their brass.
I bought a used one years ago....
Still works like new.
This is a must-have for an ultrasonic, otherwise you'll be fishing little parts out of the bottom of the tank.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0058ECYIY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Excellent for small hardware, jets, etc.
i use a tea ball for really small stuff. :twocents:
I use a Ball jar. That way you can run two different solutions in the same run.
Quote from: sav0r on March 17, 2021, 02:31:03 PM
I use a Ball jar. That way you can run two different solutions in the same run.
:thumbs: I've done that too with an old Ragu jar
At work, we put the really small stuff (jets) in an old Sucrets tin in the basket.
I bought a Harbor Freight 2.5L ultrasonic for carb parts..Mine looks like AAA's unit. Seems to work pretty well. I can't remember what i used last for cleaning fluid or homebrew. haven't tried the Harbor Freight "powder" that you can use in this thing. One thing i learned w/ RZ carbs and that weird horizontal passageway between NJ tunnel and small side hole (w/i the horizontal hole!) in upper carb body (EASILY missed!!)....if it has "jelly", you might also need to chemically soak it for a day in berryman's! I don't think this one is as strong as your industrial 10L's... maybe that would have cleared the jelly out.
Last i remember Pinesol? was an option.
Oh...what also is KILLER for piston carbon. I bought a large crock pot. but that isn't the cool part. it came w/ a SMALL crock pot (cute!) large enough for a piston and it heats the *cuk out of it. Turn on that small unit. Buy a gallon of PISTONKLEEN, pour a little bit in the pot + heat...nice. I think i might have used that w/ the PV's on the RZ years back.
Would love to hear others home brew mixes!
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Stupid question... Can I clean the outside of a caliper while its still attached to the brake hose?
Not an RD, it's my 2004 V(wee)-Strom, I'm rebuilding the forks and replacing the front pads and brake hoses, I don't really want to disassemble the calipers. I figured I could just place the ultrasonic cleaner where I could dangle a caliper in it. I'm not sure this is a good idea, kinda worried it might dislodge some crap behind the seals and I'd have to rebuild anyway.
My brother gave me his ultrasonic cleaner, with out instructions, I used it on my carbs the first time, seemed to work well, though the noise gave me a little scare when I first turned it on... :eek:
Thinking maybe I should just use brake cleaner spray.
Brakes are not something to take short cuts with. Just spend the extra time/effort and do it right. It could end up being your life or someone elses you're risking.
Brake cleaner on assembled brakes is no bueno. If any of the "dirt" or "grime" on you calipers contains any leaked brake fluid, oil or grease and you spray brake cleaner (solvent) you run the risk of that mess soaking in to your brake pads; at which point, they're junk. You can't clean them.
Dawn and hot water is the safest thing to use as a cleaner/degreaser. You'll be surprised at how effective it is, even when compared to S-100, Simple Green and the like.
the only time ive put brake parts in the ultrasonic is a completely stripped down master or caliper. otherwise, as stated above.
Thanks for the sanity check, the more I though about it the less I liked the idea. Sounds like sudsy water and a soft brush is the way.