angellonewolf
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elbow grease in poundland but meny more places and i only use normal tap water and dry with air compresser
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elbow grease in poundland but meny more places and i only use normal tap water and dry with air compresser
elbow grease? i thought that was a gag
, had a look at poundland, won't get that locally here. I already degrease with the degreasing tank to take off the really heavy crud, then a blast over / in with carb / brake cleaner, but the real works done by the ultrasonic. I use demineralised water, thinking it will have most of the "potential solid by-products" already taken out. To be fair the water does a decent enough job with minimal risk. some of the other stuff has turned the alloy very dull grey, or leaving a white furry residue, if that's what you see on the outside, you can only guess what it's done to the miniscule little passages in the carb body. Just wondering if there's a better option (faster)
, had a look at poundland, won't get that locally here. I already degrease with the degreasing tank to take off the really heavy crud, then a blast over / in with carb / brake cleaner, but the real works done by the ultrasonic. I use demineralised water, thinking it will have most of the "potential solid by-products" already taken out. To be fair the water does a decent enough job with minimal risk. some of the other stuff has turned the alloy very dull grey, or leaving a white furry residue, if that's what you see on the outside, you can only guess what it's done to the miniscule little passages in the carb body. Just wondering if there's a better option (faster)
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I have a very small cleaner, got it from Lidl or Aldi. I use it for rifle brass. It does an ok job, would do better I think if I was less in a rush. Fluid used makes a big difference, the bought stuff I got originally was rubbish. I got a recipe of the net which is much better
mike os
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cleaning will depend on the fluids you use, all the ultrasonic bit does is effectively give them a scrub/agitate the fluid.
mostly we use IPA at about 40c, have been known to use more aggressive such as MEK or thinners on occasion...
work has 3 ranging from 2 to 20l capacity
sometimes soaking overnight in the bath and repeated cycles are necessary
mostly we use IPA at about 40c, have been known to use more aggressive such as MEK or thinners on occasion...
work has 3 ranging from 2 to 20l capacity
sometimes soaking overnight in the bath and repeated cycles are necessary
This has been my experience with the very small ones I have used so far..
slim_boy_fat
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^^^^ I have a solution for you send me yours you will then be with out one that let's you feel free to buy one as you dont have one and ponder on how big you actually need it with the experience of owning one beforehand you can say what size you actually need to buy the right size
I think I'll pass on your generous offer to 'rehome' it. 
angellonewolf
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and there was me trying to help you out getting a bigger unit
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I would love to see some before and after photos, guys. I had thought of getting one to do some of the smaller parts on my car resto, but wasn't sure it was worth it. As with everything on here, it always seems like bigger is better...
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This is my long term plan, I have a small unheated jewellery cleaner that has had some abuse and refuses to die and added a 6ltr heated last week for the bench, a 30ltr would be nice for bigger parts.
