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Post by LinnBoy on Nov 1, 2020 20:38:43 GMT 12
I have waded through quite a few posts about ultrasonic cleaning machines. Is there a TL/DR solution? Can anyone suggest an affordable purchase - preferably with a link? Mrs P is going to treat me to something for xmas, and doesn't yet know it. Well, neither do I.
I am a non-recovering audioholic, and Ivor is my higher power.
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Post by cooksferry on Nov 1, 2020 23:54:58 GMT 12
I have waded through quite a few posts about ultrasonic cleaning machines. Is there a TL/DR solution? Can anyone suggest an affordable purchase - preferably with a link? Mrs P is going to treat me to something for xmas, and doesn't yet know it. Well, neither do I. If you're looking at a complete ready to go unit have a word to Foveauxs as he got one from R Groovy
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Post by LinnBoy on Nov 2, 2020 1:28:11 GMT 12
I shall, but I’m happy with just a tub.
I am a non-recovering audioholic, and Ivor is my higher power.
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Post by LinnBoy on Nov 2, 2020 1:29:16 GMT 12
I have waded through quite a few posts about ultrasonic cleaning machines. Is there a TL/DR solution? Can anyone suggest an affordable purchase - preferably with a link? Mrs P is going to treat me to something for xmas, and doesn't yet know it. Well, neither do I. If you're looking at a complete ready to go unit have a word to Foveauxs as he got one from R Groovy ?
I am a non-recovering audioholic, and Ivor is my higher power.
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Post by cooksferry on Nov 2, 2020 3:40:15 GMT 12
If you're looking at a complete ready to go unit have a word to Foveauxs as he got one from R Groovy ? That's the man.
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Post by foveaux on Nov 2, 2020 9:26:02 GMT 12
If you're looking at a complete ready to go unit have a word to Foveauxs as he got one from R Groovy ? Hiya LinnBoy PM sent 
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Post by Owen Y on Nov 16, 2020 16:13:12 GMT 12
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Post by LinnBoy on Nov 28, 2020 13:52:04 GMT 12
As usual, I am looking for a cheap solution. :-).
I am a non-recovering audioholic, and Ivor is my higher power.
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Post by michaelw on Nov 28, 2020 14:59:24 GMT 12
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Post by michaelw on Dec 5, 2020 14:16:38 GMT 12
Saw this mentioned on Stereonet
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Post by Owen Y on Dec 5, 2020 15:20:26 GMT 12
Having ultrasonic cleaned many records, I'd say... - Use a 0.1-0.5% pure detergent/water mix & if you do so, the record will air-dry in just few mins. (Because the detergent is also a surfactant/wetting agent.) - However, the problem with air (or fan) drying is that some of the 'dirt' will end up drying onto the record. - This will be especially so if the fluid volume is small (as above) - so, regular fluid renewal needed. Or a larger volume tank. Or fluid filtration. - I still find record cleaning to be tedious (I'd rather be listening or making), so cleaning one record at a time would be too time consuming & annoying for me.
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Post by michaelw on Dec 6, 2020 10:00:56 GMT 12
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Post by jon on Dec 7, 2020 9:31:57 GMT 12
Shipping a Degritter from Estonia is NZ$4700, plus tax!
Bit of a bargain
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Post by michaelw on Dec 7, 2020 13:22:20 GMT 12
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Post by Owen Y on Dec 7, 2020 18:36:22 GMT 12
- Compact dimensions - good (Actually it takes up more table space than it looks, 37W x 28D x 21H cm) - Sweep frequency cavitation - could be good - Removable fluid tank - good - In-built fluid filter - good (but (i) ? microns filter (ii) filter surface is small, will probably need frequent cleaning) - Low noise - good (but at what distance are those dB level specifs?) - Adjustable in-built drying - good - High temperature switch-off - good (a temperature meter would be ideal, as the ultrasonic action raises fluid temperature). - Software update-able - good - Anionic surfactant fluid concentrate - good (better cleaning, faster drying, no static charge added) - Only one record at a time - not so good (although cleaning is arguably better, esp if transducers are side-positioned)
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Post by michaelw on Dec 7, 2020 19:29:54 GMT 12
That precis needs to be pinned  I don't mind one at a time at 5 min a record.
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Post by Owen Y on Dec 7, 2020 19:43:46 GMT 12
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Post by bruise on Dec 8, 2020 10:04:06 GMT 12
Shipping a Degritter from Estonia is NZ$4700, plus tax! Bit of a bargain Does anyone here have one of these? All the reviews I have read suggest it is a quality product.
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Post by LinnBoy on Jan 25, 2021 15:15:03 GMT 12
 Seems to be working! Also has rotisserie.
I am a non-recovering audioholic, and Ivor is my higher power.
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Post by mac on May 31, 2021 13:46:58 GMT 12
I am new to this forum, but appreciative of the insight and commentary within. I also am aware of the passing of Owen. Very sad.
Is the Ultrasonic record cleaner kit still available to purchase?
Thank you.
mike
Ottawa, Canada.
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Post by Citroen on May 31, 2021 13:51:02 GMT 12
mac , I'd contact his son jerm as he may have some kits still available or may be able to source some. Oh, and welcome to the forum mac!
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Post by jerm on Jun 1, 2021 8:52:16 GMT 12
I am new to this forum, but appreciative of the insight and commentary within. I also am aware of the passing of Owen. Very sad. Is the Ultrasonic record cleaner kit still available to purchase? Thank you. mike Ottawa, Canada. Hi Mac, Welcome to the forum. I hadn't planned on continuing with the sale of these kits as I only organized the engineering/manufacture and Dad handled most of the sales, packing, sending etc. In saying that, there are still a bunch of parts in stock so I will see what I can muster up if you are interested, will PM you.
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