Ultrasonic Cleaners - They do Work...
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brianjrealto
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nothing yet from Ebay...The listing was already removed this morning when i went to check tracking. didn't receive any emails from ebay for why.
So, I then put in a claim..
Hawkeye83
Super Member
This seems like the way to go if one is not inclined to build the motor assembly DIY. $289 + 6 liter bath = golden. Cheaper than most vacuum cleaners and you can do more than one at a time. I'll probably end up going this route and at some point also trying to DIY a vacuum system.
Just got a new cartridge so really thinking about taking my cleaning to the next level...or rather ANY level. Right now all I do is use a carbon fiber brush before playing the record, to remove dust. Luckily most of my records are new or in good condition so it's all that's usually needed, but I'm sure there are gains to be had from further cleaning. Great thread!
GPJeff
Super Member
:scratch2:
brianjrealto
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joking aside...sorry to all that followed my lead now that this listing may be a an Ebay fraud.
MRL_Audio
RIP 2022
I recall my old man saying, "if it's too good to be true it probably is". Good news is that I am confident between eBay, Paypal and my credit card I will get my money back. Wasn't expecting much for $85 but getting nothing was not in my thoughts when I purchased. Brian - no reason to apologize. I don't remember you forcing me to be a buyer here!
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oilmanmojo
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Late to party!
I built a ultra sonic RCM about 2 yr ago. The bath was a 3 transducer 40 kHz that holds about 1 gallon of solution. I followed the threads on diyaudio to come up with concept. I clean 3 records at a time and use distilled water with 5 % ipa and a surfactant. I initially heat the solution to 100 deg then the ultrasonic action will bring it up even hotter. I have a motor driver that spins at 1 rev in 6 min. The ipa is key as it decreases the surface tension hence improves wetting and helps promote the small bubbles. The surfactant also helps the wetting and removal of the gunk. Soap will work as the surfactant but foams so I use triton 100. I do rinse after then vacuum dry. Total cost was 300 dollars as I found a quality bath for 200. It was an old medical cleaner that was on eBay.
I have used vacuum and nitty gritty devices along with a steaming regime before but the ultrasonic way is better IMO
I built a ultra sonic RCM about 2 yr ago. The bath was a 3 transducer 40 kHz that holds about 1 gallon of solution. I followed the threads on diyaudio to come up with concept. I clean 3 records at a time and use distilled water with 5 % ipa and a surfactant. I initially heat the solution to 100 deg then the ultrasonic action will bring it up even hotter. I have a motor driver that spins at 1 rev in 6 min. The ipa is key as it decreases the surface tension hence improves wetting and helps promote the small bubbles. The surfactant also helps the wetting and removal of the gunk. Soap will work as the surfactant but foams so I use triton 100. I do rinse after then vacuum dry. Total cost was 300 dollars as I found a quality bath for 200. It was an old medical cleaner that was on eBay.
I have used vacuum and nitty gritty devices along with a steaming regime before but the ultrasonic way is better IMO
brianjrealto
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Originally, the listing showed USPS as the shipping carrier. But, when I received the Shipping confirmation email on Saturday, it reflected Airborne Express as the Carrier.
afterwards, I sent an email to the seller asking why shipping carriers had changed. 2 days passed and I never got a response.
Then, I noticed the listing had been removed on tuesday. So, I then put in a claim with Ebay that I did not receive the item.
The tracking number provided to me seems bogus. I used the tracking number with a few other carriers to varify, nothing came up as being sent by any of the other carriers- UPS, FEDEX, etc...
brianjrealto
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nope...
brianjrealto
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Do you file a cliam with both Ebay and PayPal? I simply filed with Ebay, but will with PayPal if need be
brianjrealto
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I escalated my claim this morning, already got a refund from Ebay this afternoon on this..
sucks it was fake, this would have been a great deal for a new tank!
brianjrealto
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most of what you need for cleaning records is selling for about $150.. won't break the bank.
GPJeff
Super Member
http://www.thelashop.com/ultrasonic-cleaning-machine/
This is who I got mine from through ebay. I think their web site has them cheaper than on the ebay.
Get you a 15L machine where you can do 10 records at a time at 3/4" spacing. Knock out about 60-80 LPs an hour!---no affiliations----
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MX117.MC7150
Listener
Am wondering if anyone has had their US die and what warranty/service response they've received from the seller(s)? With the VPI or Clearaudio, etc., vacuum RCM at least there is a "real" company (service, etc.) standing behind the unit.