Who knows about ultrasonic cleaners?

[BarryNL]

I'm looking to get an ultrasonic cleaner to do O₂ cleaning on my own equipment but see a huge range of cleaners. Basically, they seem to run from about $30 to well over $500.

Is a $30 cleaner up to the job - bear in mind quick turnaround is not a problem - if the stuff has to stay in over night that's fine and the quantities are small - just the parts of a tank valve (and maybe regulator parts in future).

Any opinions?

 

[wb416]

The Crest line of cleaners is pretty effective. One of the nice features is that is oscillates around a frequency rather than just camping out on it. I broke down and got one with heat feature also.... combo that with something like simple green and the stuff cleans up pretty quickly (minutes).

A buddy got one of the cheap plastic ones, and I suppose it would do in a pinch... but not if you're doing a several parts. You did say you could afford to take your time, so that might work for you. I am glad I spent a couple extra dollars to get the small Crest though.... don't remember the exact model... but it's the 100 series.... friend has it or I'd look...

 

[Hoosier]

Yes, the cheaper one also works... You can assemble/disassemble one stage while other stage are in the UL bath. In addition, you run the cycle twice if it doesn't meet your expectation... I also got one off eBay.


Don't forget...The basket is a "MUST HAVE" option.

 

[Meng_Tze]

I'm looking to get an ultrasonic cleaner to do O₂ cleaning on my own equipment but see a huge range of cleaners. Basically, they seem to run from about $30 to well over $500.

Is a $30 cleaner up to the job - bear in mind quick turnaround is not a problem - if the stuff has to stay in over night that's fine and the quantities are small - just the parts of a tank valve (and maybe regulator parts in future).

Any opinions?

I have been using a cheap china sonic cleaner for years.... it works fine. It does take longer, but I too have the time to clean 1-2 valves/regs at a time. I have the 1.4L version. When you put in hot water, a bit of O2 clean compattible solution.. it comes out cleaner than you bought it..... I think I bouth it on eBay for around 60 bucks.

 

[garyfotodiver]

I bought a Sonic Wave untrasonic cleaner new from American Science & Surplus for about $60 delivered. It does a great job! It has a 0.6L stainless steel tank, a three-minute timerand a year warranty.

Usually, I use vinegar as a solvent.