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Post by gninnam on Dec 5, 2020 8:49:03 GMT
An all-in-one compact ultrasonic record cleaner
Works out at about £270 all in (including delivery)
Worth a punt?
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Post by mikeyb on Dec 5, 2020 9:45:42 GMT
They want £133000 raised and based in Hong Kong, with only 56 days to raise another £117,000 good luck with that.
Just buy one of Spiders over on the Wam and save the grief
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Post by macca on Dec 5, 2020 9:56:47 GMT
Or buy my Moth off of me  Although it's not ultrasonic. But it does get your records clean. |
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Post by gninnam on Dec 5, 2020 11:12:34 GMT
Just messaged Spider to see what the damage is on his unit Cheers |
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Post by rexton on Dec 5, 2020 12:02:20 GMT
You can buy a ultrasonic cleaner, the motorm spindle and all the gubbins from ebay about £150 cheaper than the one from the WAM. Just be patient, do your homework and then save your pennies. I wouldn't touch Kickstarter with a very very large barge pool.
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Post by gninnam on Dec 5, 2020 19:31:04 GMT
You can buy a ultrasonic cleaner, the motorm spindle and all the gubbins from ebay about £150 cheaper than the one from the WAM. Just be patient, do your homework and then save your pennies. I wouldn't touch Kickstarter with a very very large barge pool. Good call.  Just had a look at a large enough Ultrasound unit on Amazon (6 litre for £85) so will work out what else is required - anyone else built one on here? |
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Post by rexton on Dec 5, 2020 20:26:54 GMT
Yes I built one it's piss easy.
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Post by nuff on Dec 6, 2020 8:23:44 GMT
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Post by gninnam on Dec 6, 2020 11:16:26 GMT
Cheers - icing on the cake I would say. Looks like a few orders will be winging there way soon |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2020 12:31:21 GMT
On my watch list, as this is my next project.
Just one question though, how do you dry the records after cleaning?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2020 12:33:52 GMT
For info, The one linked has a US plug fitted.
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Post by nuff on Dec 6, 2020 13:13:11 GMT
On my watch list, as this is my next project. Just one question though, how do you dry the records after cleaning? After the ultrasonic cleaner I then rinse in a knosti disco antistat with just deionised water. I then leave to dry on the rack. |
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Post by nuff on Dec 6, 2020 13:14:27 GMT
For info, The one linked has a US plug fitted. I’ve had mine a couple of years now but I remember Asking the seller if he does UK 230v version which he does. |
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Post by rexton on Dec 6, 2020 18:32:23 GMT
On my watch list, as this is my next project. Just one question though, how do you dry the records after cleaning? Let them dry naturally. It only takes a few minutes. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2020 23:09:04 GMT
I would suggest 2 knostis, 1 to clean and 1 to rinse then leave on the racks to dry.
The Knosti MKII+ is the latest model they have released and its really rather good.
Unless your records are mega dirty an ultrasonic cleaner is not needed IMO.
Knosti 1 should have the cleaning fluid in, Knosti 2 should have distilled water in.
Its a very good solution for record cleaning and relatively cheap compared to Pro-Jects RCM and others.
Plenty of the above for sale on ebay etc,etc.
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Post by antonio on Dec 7, 2020 0:17:48 GMT
I always that vacuum dry was better than leaving them to dry naturally.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2020 7:26:31 GMT
What brands of Ultrasonic baths are ok?
Or are they pretty much made in the same place?
I assume it is a 6l one that is needed?
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Post by nuff on Dec 7, 2020 18:24:53 GMT
What brands of Ultrasonic baths are ok? Or are they pretty much made in the same place? I assume it is a 6l one that is needed? Yes I use a 6l tank. This is the 1 I use. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303695468603 |
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Post by gninnam on Dec 7, 2020 18:51:44 GMT
I would suggest 2 knostis, 1 to clean and 1 to rinse then leave on the racks to dry. The Knosti MKII+ is the latest model they have released and its really rather good. Unless your records are mega dirty an ultrasonic cleaner is not needed IMO. Knosti 1 should have the cleaning fluid in, Knosti 2 should have distilled water in. Its a very good solution for record cleaning and relatively cheap compared to Pro-Jects RCM and others. Plenty of the above for sale on ebay etc,etc. I already use a Knosti but I am sure that the cavitation will work better than just brushes so that is why I was looking. |
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Post by gninnam on Dec 7, 2020 18:53:41 GMT
What brands of Ultrasonic baths are ok? Or are they pretty much made in the same place? I assume it is a 6l one that is needed? Yes I use a 6l tank. This is the 1 I use. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303695468603£85 on Amazon (when I last looked) Edie - just checked and is at £87 but I got a 5% discount code so £83 - just ordered (will use it to clean my carburettor on my VW engine so all good)! |
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Post by gninnam on Dec 7, 2020 18:56:32 GMT
For info, The one linked has a US plug fitted. I’ve had mine a couple of years now but I remember Asking the seller if he does UK 230v version which he does. Asked the seller yesterday but not come back yet! |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2020 21:15:51 GMT
I have heard good things about DK Sonic ultrasonic cleaners.
They are not the cheapest, but are they worth the extra cost?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2020 14:26:45 GMT
Another question, there is a version of the motor that has a vertical slide built in.
Is this worth the extra money?
Just wondering how much of a pain it is to manipulate 6 records at a time on the spindle without this?
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Post by Bigman80 on Dec 29, 2020 15:35:46 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2020 16:10:52 GMT
I have bought an EU model. I could not find a link to it.
I am going to add a DK Sonic dual mode, 300W heater ultrasonic cleaner to this.
The entire thing will cost me €300, but it will heat up quickly Most cleaners have 100W heaters, so will take a bit longer to get to the selected temperature.
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Post by Bigman80 on Dec 29, 2020 16:55:17 GMT
I have bought an EU model. I could not find a link to it. I am going to add a DK Sonic dual mode, 300W heater ultrasonic cleaner to this. The entire thing will cost me €300, but it will heat up quickly Most cleaners have 100W heaters, so will take a bit longer to get to the selected temperature. Oh! You've bought one.....I misread the post obviously lol. Well done! Will you be using some of Simon's E³ solution or do you have something of your own? |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2020 17:02:41 GMT
You did not misread the post. I thought about it for about 13 minutes.
I don’t have any of Simon’s magic juice, yet....
I still need to get a tank. Looking at the options, and seeing if it is worth getting the DK Sonic dual wave, or if a cheaper model will do. I still want 300W heating, otherwise it will take ages for the fluid to heat up.
I bought my motor on Ali Express, but it is shipping from the Czech Republic, so should avoid import fees.
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Post by Bigman80 on Dec 29, 2020 17:08:12 GMT
You did not misread the post. I thought about it for about 13 minutes. I don’t have any of Simon’s magic juice, yet.... I still need to get a tank. Looking at the options, and seeing if it is worth getting the DK Sonic dual wave, or if a cheaper model will do. I still want 300W heating, otherwise it will take ages for the fluid to heat up. I bought my motor on Ali Express, but it is shipping from the Czech Republic, so should avoid import fees. Ah! Lol.....that's a pretty quick decision. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2020 17:26:01 GMT
It is on the project list for 2021.
The “liftable” bracket looks like it may avoid clumsy handling errors, and it was just over €80.
There is also a 6l tank with the single frequency, and a 300W heater for €150.
Tempted by that, as the DK sonic is €230.
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