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Vpi 16.5 rcm

91r100gs said:
A 10-15 minute clean and rinse will restore most unscratched records to NM condition. I have about 200 examples that bear this out.
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Are you really spending 10-15 minutes per album? That's some dedication. My process is about 2 minutes per album.
 
jgordon said:
Are you really spending 10-15 minutes per album? That's some dedication. My process is about 2 minutes per album.
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Yup my process for first time cleaning of an LP is about 10 to 15 minutes per LP. The 3 step AIVS takes a bit. The enzyme cleaner stays on about 3 to 5 minutes, the alchohol step about a minute then the rinse takes about a minute.
So thats roughly 6 or 7 minutes a side.
 
I clean all new vinyl and buy used records that are in EX to NM condition so I just use a one step solution with my Okki Nokki. After trying Disc Doctor's and MFSL's one step cleaners I've found that the AVIS one step cleaner is my favorite. Highly recommended.
 
jgordon said:
Are you really spending 10-15 minutes per album? That's some dedication. My process is about 2 minutes per album.
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The longer they soak the better the results, especially used LP's. All my new sealed LP's get the 3 minute distilled water soak and vacuum. I have a cheap countdown timer next to my RCM so I am not hovering, and the water never dries out. Just like a Ronco oven, Just set and forget.
 
Mr Pig has provided quite a bit of info re the AIVS cleaning/rinsing fluids and from what I remember he said the AIVS fluids need time to loosen the dirt from the record grooves. !0-15 minutes to clean both sides well isn't unreasonable and will be following AIVS instructions for their products.
 
I use AIVS products 99% of the time. It says in the instructions 1-3 minute soak. However, I don't think that is set in stone. The most important thing is to never let any fluid, including water start to dry on the record.
 
Congrats! And another :thmbsp:! I have the HW-17 and really like the reverse feature. I've had some heavily mildewed albums you wouldn't even think of putting on the platter, ran them through a good soaking and cleaning, and they came out like brand new. I believe a good record cleaning machine is essential.

Keep that brush clean. When we first got it, between my father and me, we cleaned so many albums the brush got all gunked up and was smearing filth back onto the vinyl. :nono:
 
+1. This makes a big difference because it reduces the chances of cross contamination of rinsing fluids with cleaning fluids. A little bit extra cost, but worth it to me.

majick47 said:
I use a separate brush for each fluid and rinse, clean/soak brushes after use.
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+2...Me, one brush,(my case paint pad), one cleaning product,one wand for each. The brush that came with my 17f, mounted on the machine, is only used for my pure rinse cycle.
 
To the OP: congrats! I really think a convenient and thorough LP cleaning is key to increased LP enjoyment and a fluid/vacuum-based cleaner fits the bill on both counts. Enjoy!

FunkDoctor said:
Why not just build it for a fraction of the cost
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I built one, and for a fraction of the cost. If I had it to do over again, I would probably just buy one.
 
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