Sorry but I'll take the crowd sourcing with a pile of chemist, physicists, engineers, etc, over some marketing fluff. They don't want you to DIY is why they say that stuff. There's no evidence anywhere about problems from sonic cleaning.
I like the idea of the eBay machine as very cost effective and has adjustable heating, power (not frequency unfortunately), multiple discs, timing.
I would like to add filtration to this which presumably I can do easily by connecting to the end valve.
What passive filters or active pumps are worth trying? Would assume a pond pump will work well?
Perhaps I should just grab a KLAudio while I have the chance. From what I can see that's the only machine people seem to always be happy about.
The klaudio cleans better than the Audiodesk according to what I have read on forums, and the latter used a fluid. I would imagine klaudio have tested everything to a point where they concluded fluid was not needed? You can probably also wash the record with an enzyme based fluid first?A problem with the KLaudio unit is that it uses only water and allows no surfactant.
Look at industrial ultrasonic units - to my knowledge no one is claiming that water alone can do the job. Sure, the KLA will make a record cleaner than if it was not cleaned - so will a record brush. Depends on what your needs are.
Sorry but I'll take the crowd sourcing with a pile of chemist, physicists, engineers, etc, over some marketing fluff. They don't want you to DIY is why they say that stuff. There's no evidence anywhere about problems from sonic cleaning.
Tim, are you using this pump now instead of the little giant?
I guess that is a submersible pump?
HI David - I continue to use the Little Giant problem free, in fact I bought another to have as a backup. I cited the Sicce pump as a plug and play example for Bill; it is what my friend Mike Bodell uses after a thorough search for an AC unit. It is not submersible, or can be used either way - need to look again on that.
Well, in the laboratory we must use steel baskets in ultrasonic cleaning machines because of the " the transfer of particles from the plastic basket to the held part " (quoting) . It is the advice of chemist, physicists and engineers.
Should I think they just want to sell steel baskets?
When by specif reasons PVC baskets must be used they are only used a limited number of times, as they deteriorate fast. Anyway, the degradation (and benefit) of polymers, including PVC, with ultasonics was deeply studied in science - interested people will find it easily.
The klaudio cleans better than the Audiodesk according to what I have read on forums, and the latter used a fluid. I would imagine klaudio have tested everything to a point where they concluded fluid was not needed? You can probably also wash the record with an enzyme based fluid first?
I see. I am using 2 Little Giants since I use one for the cooling radiator.
The pumps all pump at different rates. I have no idea if that would affect the cleaning.
As long as the pump has enough lift - a meager requirement in our systems. I suspect rate is more influenced by filter throughput. The Little Giant fits the bill, including its design for use with heated fluid.
I used enzymes for several years with a Loricraft PRC-3. Enzymes mean switching to a horizontal vacuum machine. They also mean several rinses. The process works well but it is very messy and time consuming for two sides. See my review of enzyme based system here : http://www.theaudiobeat.com/equipment/aivs_products.htm
To my needs,I'd rather have a single effective rcm than two. Buy what you're comfortable with, and learn from experience.
The klaudio cleans better than the Audiodesk according to what I have read on forums, and the latter used a fluid. I would imagine klaudio have tested everything to a point where they concluded fluid was not needed? You can probably also wash the record with an enzyme based fluid first?
I would get the full Monty version with the integrated water bath. Seems simpler.The opening post asks an excellent question! I was planning to buy a KL next year
Which is the best one to buy now that the KL is no more?
Bring forth the Breu?
I need two of those now please?
Kindest regards,G.
The opening post asks an excellent question! I was planning to buy a KL next year
Which is the best one to buy now that the KL is no more?
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