Ultrasonic Cleaners - SV650.org

squirrel_hunter · 22-01-13, 11:37 PM

Does anybody have any experience of Ultrasonic Cleaners? Any recommendations or ones to avoid?

yorkie_chris · 23-01-13, 07:42 AM

No idea about brands etc. I've got a massive old one that came from the navy I think, it's a pain in the arris because the huge tank is a PITA to empty.

Also owenski has a little un, that seems fairly effective at shifting crap.

joshwalker094 · 23-01-13, 07:55 AM

Hmm Chris, maybe stick my entire bike in it when I come to yours? It needs a good clean haha

yorkie_chris · 23-01-13, 08:25 AM

Don't be a poof.

You want it washing, take it through a ford...

23-01-13, 09:28 AM

Mine's very similar to this one and I cant fault it. The one in the link is a few quid cheaper than when I bought it, my only advice would be to make sure you get bigger than you think you'll need as the volume is never accurate I thought 2L would be plenty big enough to do all calipers at once but its not, you need to do one at a time with that.

That said the standard of clean is perfect for cleaning calipers and/or carbs, fill the bath with a kettle of water and top it up with solution (depending on purpose) and you're gravy.
Stainless items come out gleaming but galvanised or unfinished stuff will need a tooth brush clean/whacking in the dishwasher afterwards.

To summarise If you value the time more than the money then its a bargain!

flymo · 23-01-13, 09:54 AM

My dad is a watchmaker and has a set of machines for this kind of thing. I laughed when I read that ebay advert suggesting this was good for cleaning watches, when you see the proper equipment used this would be like a brain surgeon using B&Q tools

But as for cleaning ability, they are fantastic especially for carbs etc. Be sure to dry what you've cleaned fairly smartish or you'll get rust appearing depending on material.

I think he uses L&R ultrasonics equipment, but likely overkill for use in the garage.

23-01-13, 11:30 AM

Good for old valve (vacuum tube) bases! Would use to clean carb bits as already mentioned but I haven't had to yet.

maviczap · 23-01-13, 12:09 PM

There's an article in this months Practical Sportsbike magazine

Can scan it if you need it?

They just use a cheapo Aldi,Lidl, Maplin cleaner £20, but with proper cleaning fluid

maviczap · 23-01-13, 02:49 PM

spookey

http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/media/offer...l_Wk5S_27a.jpg

squirrel_hunter · 23-01-13, 09:44 PM

Didn't know PS had an article, not got the latest issue yet.

I like the look of the industrial one that Owenski has linked to, might order one of them...

22-01-13, 11:37 PM	#1
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,579	Ultrasonic Cleaners Does anybody have any experience of Ultrasonic Cleaners? Any recommendations or ones to avoid? __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

23-01-13, 07:42 AM	#2
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Ultrasonic Cleaners No idea about brands etc. I've got a massive old one that came from the navy I think, it's a pain in the arris because the huge tank is a PITA to empty. Also owenski has a little un, that seems fairly effective at shifting crap. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

23-01-13, 08:25 AM	#4
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Ultrasonic Cleaners Don't be a poof. You want it washing, take it through a ford... __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

23-01-13, 09:28 AM	#5
Owenski Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ultrasonic Cleaners Mine's very similar to this one and I cant fault it. The one in the link is a few quid cheaper than when I bought it, my only advice would be to make sure you get bigger than you think you'll need as the volume is never accurate I thought 2L would be plenty big enough to do all calipers at once but its not, you need to do one at a time with that. That said the standard of clean is perfect for cleaning calipers and/or carbs, fill the bath with a kettle of water and top it up with solution (depending on purpose) and you're gravy. Stainless items come out gleaming but galvanised or unfinished stuff will need a tooth brush clean/whacking in the dishwasher afterwards. To summarise If you value the time more than the money then its a bargain!

23-01-13, 09:54 AM	#6
flymo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North West Posts: 3,124	Re: Ultrasonic Cleaners My dad is a watchmaker and has a set of machines for this kind of thing. I laughed when I read that ebay advert suggesting this was good for cleaning watches, when you see the proper equipment used this would be like a brain surgeon using B&Q tools But as for cleaning ability, they are fantastic especially for carbs etc. Be sure to dry what you've cleaned fairly smartish or you'll get rust appearing depending on material. I think he uses L&R ultrasonics equipment, but likely overkill for use in the garage.

23-01-13, 11:30 AM	#7
rb8989 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ultrasonic Cleaners Good for old valve (vacuum tube) bases! Would use to clean carb bits as already mentioned but I haven't had to yet.

23-01-13, 12:09 PM	#8
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Ultrasonic Cleaners There's an article in this months Practical Sportsbike magazine Can scan it if you need it? They just use a cheapo Aldi,Lidl, Maplin cleaner £20, but with proper cleaning fluid __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

23-01-13, 02:49 PM	#9
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Ultrasonic Cleaners spookey http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/media/offer...l_Wk5S_27a.jpg __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

23-01-13, 09:44 PM	#10
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,579	Re: Ultrasonic Cleaners Didn't know PS had an article, not got the latest issue yet. I like the look of the industrial one that Owenski has linked to, might order one of them... __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

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