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Home built record washer

kaplang

kaplang

Works for me !
It is complete except for a door that will come in time. The 2 switches are for the platter and vacuum. The platter will turn 12 RPMs clockwise and counter clockwise depending on the position of the switch. The vacuum is only on or off and the suction pulls the wand down on to the record and forms a seal to remove all of the washing fluid. One of the things I do not like with my Spin Clean was the hand drying process. I don't think this RCM will do a better job at cleaning then a Spin Clean but it is sure a lot easier.

The thing actually works quite well. :yes:

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Nice work. How many revolutions does it take with the vacuum & the wand engaged to dry off the record? Did you get the wand from VPI?
 
SpeakerLabFan said:
Nice work. How many revolutions does it take with the vacuum & the wand engaged to dry off the record? Did you get the wand from VPI?
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Thanks!

2 to 3 revolutions does a nice job. Yes the wand is from VPI. I tried to make one on my own but could not get it to work the way the VPI does. Tried various configurations of PVC pipe from Home Depot. The VPI was over priced but worth it.
 
timmo said:
Good job.Can you explain what kind of motor and how it's set up? Thanks Tim
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The 12 volt DC motor and mounting hub came from Servocity.com http://www.servocity.com/html/dayton_gear_motors__12v_.html I was given a link to a switch wiring document from an AK member. http://www.distel.co.uk/DC_MOT_CON1.htm. The document shows how to wire the motor and power supply to a simple changeover switch so it will switch polarity and allow the motor to go both directions. I found the switch at Radio Shack. If you want any more detail you can PM me.
 
Pasta maker motors will also work - I've made a mock up model using one. It also rotates in both directions and at around 12 rpm. I picked it up at a GW for less than $10.
 
Cool, that is on my list of things to make sometime. I have a ton of records that need cleaning. :yes:
 
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That is very impressive...Really...

I have a question about a simpler idea and wonder if it will work. I gather you use this for the clean/dry phase?

Okay, so here is my idea. I have a spin clean and as it has been pointed out, the drying is a bitch but I think it does a good job of loosening and cleaning. So what about

A box with a simple free wheeling platter (ribbed side like for a strobe). Buy the wand here for 29.00 bucks and attach to a vacuum hose (non-mounted)

Run your record through the spin clean. Place it semi wet on the free platter. Spin the platter manually while applying the wand.It shoudl not only dry but pick up the loosened dirt.

WAY not as sophisticated as yours, but might work. I am really curious, what is the black spring loaded looking thing you have attached to the wand and mounts to your platform ? Thanks and VERY nice work
 
Are you referring to the black vacuum hose that goes from the vacuum to the wand inside the cabinet? If so that's what it is.
 
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The picture below should clarify my question...Thanks !!!!

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