perksy
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| posted on 5/10/14 at 03:57 PM |
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Ultrasonic Cleaner - Cleaning Fluid ?
Ultrasonic cleaner sitting in the garage at the moment (larger 'industrial' type) and want to clean some carb bits.
What are the collective using in their ultrasonic cleaners ?
I've heard everything from vinegar & hot water to TFR at the moment and would appreciate some advice.
Thanks in advance.
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peter030371
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| posted on 5/10/14 at 06:51 PM |
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Start off with something non-agressive like water and washing-up liquid, if its not got a heater then use warm water 
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chris68
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| posted on 5/10/14 at 07:07 PM |
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I've got a small unit that has a heater in it. The instructions recomend using the companies detergent product in warm water, however, there is
also mention of using dishwasher detergent if the product is really grubby. So far I have only used warm water and mild detergent with good
effect.
From my understanding any fluid will tranfer the ultrasonic waves across the tank and any additive will increase the effect by breaking down grease
and grime.
I would also think it may depend on what the cleaning tank is made of as to what you can use safely, my small unit is made of stainless and also how
delicate the item being cleaned - for safety I would always start 'mild' and ramp up any additive if needed.
Other products I have seen mentioned include water based degreasing fluid - 'Gunk' type stuff.
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britishtrident
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| posted on 5/10/14 at 08:07 PM |
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Weak Citric acid solution works well for jewelry, vinegar diluted with warm water also works.
Acids are good for cleaning corroded metals, base solutions degrease well but corrode metals..
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steve m
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| posted on 5/10/14 at 10:29 PM |
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I bought some cheap cocacola and left my carbs in a bucket with cola for a week, came out nice and clean!
then a quick go in the dishwasher
and 30 mins in the oven
obviousley my wife has no idea !!
Thats was probably spelt wrong, or had some grammer, that the "grammer police have to have a moan at
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owelly
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| posted on 5/10/14 at 11:11 PM |
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We use HSC (Hard Surface Cleaner) which is just industrial floor cleaner.
http://www.ppcmag.co.uk
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perksy
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| posted on 6/10/14 at 09:11 PM |
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Thanks for that gents, Some good tips there and i'll give it a go.
Also in the process of rigging up a soda blaster, so more experimenting to do
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