And now thru the wonderment of stealing someone else's ideas come the China spys version.
https://www.amazon.com/Nobsound-Ult...keywords=record+doctor&qid=1579805478&sr=8-16
https://www.amazon.com/Nobsound-Ult...keywords=record+doctor&qid=1579805478&sr=8-16
It has no drain.
It has no heating element; best cleaning is at 35c, 95f.
It's a 6L tank so it maxes out at 3 records, not the 6 they list. Records should be an inch apart.
Amazon ratings indicate the records aren't lowered enough and the inner inch of grooves doesn't get clean. Reviewer called this a "train wreck."
If they're thieves, they broke into the house and stole the dog food.
You can buy a better cleaner on Ebay for about $85, and a better record spinner attachment on Ebay for about $85.
FWIW, I'm not impressed.
It has no heating element; best cleaning is at 35c, 95f.
It's a 6L tank so it maxes out at 3 records, not the 6 they list. Records should be an inch apart.
Amazon ratings indicate the records aren't lowered enough and the inner inch of grooves doesn't get clean. Reviewer called this a "train wreck."
If they're thieves, they broke into the house and stole the dog food.
You can buy a better cleaner on Ebay for about $85, and a better record spinner attachment on Ebay for about $85.
FWIW, I'm not impressed.
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All excellent points.
Perhaps I was hasty. Perhaps this is the best machine for people living down under.
And in India or Africa or Brazil, on the equator, you could alternate.
B B: Dual freq sounds perfect! And I agree that the Elma's look to be very well-engineered units. But... but the Elma P60H runs around $1700!
Even the Elma "E-plus" series is pretty salty, the EP60H runs $1100 and it's only single frequency (37 kHz). And no more Sonix4... so what's a poor boy to do?
Let's say my budget for the UC unit by itself is max $500, any suggestions? I have been googling, honest, but I'm starting from scratch. Mostly everything is 40kHz, and it seems impossible to tell what is rebranded junk from overseas. I believe I can live with 40kHz, but either way I'm trying to avoid total crap (imported or otherwise).
Thanks! - Steve
Steve,
You might keep your eyes open for a used machine (e.g. Elma or Crest, or other high frequency models) on used lab supply, medical supply, or dental supply company sites, or even marketplace websites like ebay. I have occasionally seen appropriate machines for sale in excellent condition. They tend to go quickly though, so you have to be vigilant.
Good luck,
B B
Apologies if this has been asked before, but, is there a safe substitute for isopropyl alcohol in the urc cleaning solution? It is impossible to find isopropyl alcohol anywhere during this pandemic scare.
I love this thread and have learned a ton from it in the last year. I am hoping someone has some insight.
Thanks all.
Jared
I love this thread and have learned a ton from it in the last year. I am hoping someone has some insight.
Thanks all.
Jared
Do NOT use ethanol (vodka, everclear or other consumable alcoholic beverages) on vinyl records.
Ethanol is not the same as isopropyl. Isopropyl has excellent chemical compatibility with the PVC in records. Ethanol does not. It's "fair" at best, and depending on what else is in the alcoholic beverage, can negatively affect your vinyl.
Just wait a month or so until you can get high purity IPA again.
B B
Ethanol is not the same as isopropyl. Isopropyl has excellent chemical compatibility with the PVC in records. Ethanol does not. It's "fair" at best, and depending on what else is in the alcoholic beverage, can negatively affect your vinyl.
Just wait a month or so until you can get high purity IPA again.
B B
Let me apologize up front for my question. I have not had a chance to read the whole thread but I have seen mention of part of the thread having been lost which brings me to my question.
Has anyone built one of these from scratch? As in purchasing a tank, transducer’s and a controller all separately and made one?
Also, if some has a few minutes and list a couple of manufacturers that make quality complete unit that are of lower cost than 500.00?
Thanks, James
Has anyone built one of these from scratch? As in purchasing a tank, transducer’s and a controller all separately and made one?
Also, if some has a few minutes and list a couple of manufacturers that make quality complete unit that are of lower cost than 500.00?
Thanks, James
If your limit is $500 I sincerely doubt you would be able to build a working tank for that amount much less than the complications of building one. You would need at least 3 transducers with controllers, power supply, tank and enclosure and a control unit for the controllers. Barring building you are talking Chinese built units in the $500 or less range and at best those are a crap shoot especially if you have a problem. Your best bet is to go for a used unit on EBay. The older Sonix 4 60KHZ (new ones are one Chinese units), Ulmasonic (German), Gemoro, and other USA built ones. You generally want to stay above 40 KHZ preferably 60 KHZ or better. If you decide to up your budget I recommend Louis from Nymeria US cleaners. The only issue is you need to get on a wait list as he is usually sold out on his units. I have two.
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Sorry above link is incorrect.
Vibrato Ultrasonic Equipment Vibrato, LLC Ultrasonic Cleaner Equipment
Vibrato Ultrasonic Equipment Vibrato, LLC Ultrasonic Cleaner Equipment
Well, it is not so much a number as it is power. I believe 180 to 200 watts is minimal for a 6 liter.