Ultrasonic baths

[grantree]

Has anyone here bought a US unit to clean smaller components? If so, is it worth the expenditure?

there seems to be a huge range of machines with varying prices, if anyone could point us in the right direction that would be fantastic - im thinking for small parts, carbs etc.

[NevSwales]

Hi - I recently bought a Triton digital Ultrasonic Cleaner TRUSR503 (4 l, stainless Steel). I don't know if this model is available in the US?

I bought it, along with 5 gallons of the recommended descaling additive, for cleaning carbs and small parts. I must admit I am very disappointed with its performance. Despite cleaning more than once at the highest temperature and with a high concentration of additive it has had very little effect on a set of six scaled Weber IDFs. I suspect I would have got better results simply by heating them in a mild citric acid (lemon juice) solution.

I am certain there are good baths available - but this model isn't one of them.

[MarkwG]

I can't help with the bigger versions, but I have a small one for cleaning odds & sods - glasses, degreasing electrical components etc, & it is quite effective. However, even with hot water & cleaning solution, it takes a comparatively bl**dy long time, & I imagine for lumps of car there are quicker methods (as you suggest.)

[Hooli]

If you've got some time to waste I've known people make their own, such as in this thread over on a classic bike forum http://www.classicbikeforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=...