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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2020 17:33:58 GMT
It will basically be like this one: link |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2020 18:11:09 GMT
Anybody know of a 60KHz cleaner?
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Post by karma67 on Dec 29, 2020 18:22:44 GMT
Anybody know of a 60KHz cleaner? they are thin on the ground. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2020 20:21:53 GMT
Just ordered the GT Sonic VGT-1860QTD. It looks the same as the one used in the Velvet Vortex....
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Post by antonio on Dec 30, 2020 1:48:09 GMT
I'd be interested how you find this, my worry with sonic cleaners, is having to leave vinyl to dry naturally
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2020 5:01:14 GMT
I have two options.
1. Run a fan powered by USB to dry the records quicker. I just need to make a bracket.
2. Use my RcM vacuum.
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Post by gninnam on Jan 7, 2021 18:23:10 GMT
My bath arrived last week and the unit with the motor and arm arrived today (was expecting it to be plastic but its very heavy and all metal so impressed so far).
Over the weekend I will be setting it up and seeing if it works as it should.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2021 18:37:33 GMT
Which one did you get?
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Post by gninnam on Jan 7, 2021 18:44:23 GMT
This is the record holder thingy: Thingy!The bath is this one: BATH |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2021 19:32:50 GMT
I'll be interested in how you get on.
As posted elsewhere, my motor has turned up, just waiting on the bath now.
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Post by gninnam on Jan 7, 2021 20:02:54 GMT
Which bath and motor did you go for??
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2021 20:10:45 GMT
GT Sonic VGT-1860QTD 6 litre bath, with a 300W heater GT Sonic VC-02 motor unit. Basically, this one here but it worked out cheaper buying it from the Czech republic, which turns out to be Germany. Total cost about €230 |
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Post by gninnam on Jan 7, 2021 20:32:36 GMT
Nice one - see if they both do the do - my lot came in at around £150.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2021 10:37:52 GMT
 First one to be cleaned. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2021 11:02:44 GMT
15 minutes cleaning cycle, and there is a marked reduction in pops and clicks. It is not perfect, but so much better. I will pop it on with another record for a 20 minute clean.
Downside - it is very noisy.
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Post by Bigman80 on Jan 8, 2021 11:09:25 GMT
15 minutes cleaning cycle, and there is a marked reduction in pops and clicks. It is not perfect, but so much better. I will pop it on with another record for a 20 minute clean. Downside - it is very noisy. Yes they are. Noisier than an Okki Nokki? However, good results from them. looks the business! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2021 11:23:21 GMT
It’s upstairs, in the spare room. The door is shut. I can hear it.
Okki Nokki vacuum is noisy, but that does not run for 20 minutes.
If the cleaning performance is better, then happy days.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2021 16:14:58 GMT
The cleaner works well.
If you remember my Houdini files, there were pops and clicks on the Dire Strairs tracks.
Totally gone after a 20 minute wash.
Now I just need to find a really good solution for it.
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Post by Bigman80 on Jan 8, 2021 16:54:15 GMT
The cleaner works well. If you remember my Houdini files, there were pops and clicks on the Dire Strairs tracks. Totally gone after a 20 minute wash. Now I just need to find a really good solution for it. Some info here from a lurker, which he has kindly emailed in to me to share. Thanks Johnno thevinylpress.com/precision-aqueous-cleaning-of-vinyl-records/ |
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Post by karma67 on Jan 8, 2021 17:20:07 GMT
The cleaner works well. If you remember my Houdini files, there were pops and clicks on the Dire Strairs tracks. Totally gone after a 20 minute wash. Now I just need to find a really good solution for it. Some info here from a lurker, which he has kindly emailed in to me to share. Thanks Johnno thevinylpress.com/precision-aqueous-cleaning-of-vinyl-records/lol thats pretty much how i've been cleaning mine for ages,label protector,tap water and a good surfactant/cleaner. |
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Post by Bigman80 on Jan 8, 2021 17:23:20 GMT
lol thats pretty much how i've been cleaning mine for ages,label protector,tap water and a good surfactant/cleaner. I haven't actually read it yet 🤣🤣 |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2021 16:37:57 GMT
I have just ordered a spare motor for my record cleaner. The current one is a 10RPM motor, which I think is a bit fast. The spare is a 2.5RPM motor.
It will be interesting to see if it makes a difference.
I have cleaned about 50 records now, so I have just filtered the cleaning solution, and it is interesting to see how much dirt was left in the filetr.
Definitely a good investment in my opinion.
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Post by gninnam on Jan 18, 2021 21:43:19 GMT
Big fail  I set the temp to 30 degrees (wanted to start low) and it reaches this no problem. Turn on the ultrasound and the temp starts to go up and up and up........ Turned everything off, let the temp dip and just tried again - nope, temp goes up and up. Will send it back then |
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Post by spider on Feb 7, 2021 17:41:46 GMT
Hi
I make the Velvet Vortex andI know there are quite a few users of on this forum.
There seems to be a few questions on here soI thought it might be worth answering some of them.
1. The bath needs to be 6L and 35 kHz or 40 kHz. I saw someone mention 60 kHz, I would not recommend this it is too aggressive.
2. The warmth of the water does go up as you clean records it is because as the ultrasonic wave passes through the water it agitates it and causes it to rise in temperature. so if you start at 30 degrees by the time you've cleaned 7 to 10 records in a row it will likely be around 40 degrees. Heat is a by product of the process so the fluid does go up in temperature as you clean.
3. If you want to source your own bath from Amazon or any other online retail outlet that is fine you can still buy just the Velvet Vortex machine on my website and fit it to your own bath.
4. I offer a 5 year guarantee on the Velvet Vortex machine and will always be here for support. It's made by me a HIFI entusiast in the UK on my CNC machine. I'll always be easy to contact if you need support. Not something that can be said about everything available on the internet.
5. Air drying is fine if the fluid mix you are using is made with that end in mind. The Velvet Vortex comes with full instructions and the recipe for the fluids to help with air drying. I've never had any problems air drying and neither have the users of the VV that I'm aware of.
Hope that has helped to answer a few of the questions posted as part of this thread.
Cheers
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 7, 2021 18:52:56 GMT
Hi I make the Velvet Vortex andI know there are quite a few users of on this forum. There seems to be a few questions on here soI thought it might be worth answering some of them. 1. The bath needs to be 6L and 35 kHz or 40 kHz. I saw someone mention 60 kHz, I would not recommend this it is too aggressive. 2. The warmth of the water does go up as you clean records it is because as the ultrasonic wave passes through the water it agitates it and causes it to rise in temperature. so if you start at 30 degrees by the time you've cleaned 7 to 10 records in a row it will likely be around 40 degrees. Heat is a by product of the process so the fluid does go up in temperature as you clean. 3. If you want to source your own bath from Amazon or any other online retail outlet that is fine you can still buy just the Velvet Vortex machine on my website and fit it to your own bath. 4. I offer a 5 year guarantee on the Velvet Vortex machine and will always be here for support. It's made by me a HIFI entusiast in the UK on my CNC machine. I'll always be easy to contact if you need support. Not something that can be said about everything available on the internet. 5. Air drying is fine if the fluid mix you are using is made with that end in mind. The Velvet Vortex comes with full instructions and the recipe for the fluids to help with air drying. I've never had any problems air drying and neither have the users of the VV that I'm aware of. Hope that has helped to answer a few of the questions posted as part of this thread. Cheers Hi Tim, This looks like a tidy bit of kit. I have set up some space in the trade area for you. Just let me know what you need in there if you can't do it yourself. Oliver |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2021 18:37:11 GMT
I have just ordered a spare motor for my record cleaner. The current one is a 10RPM motor, which I think is a bit fast. The spare is a 2.5RPM motor. It will be interesting to see if it makes a difference. I have cleaned about 50 records now, so I have just filtered the cleaning solution, and it is interesting to see how much dirt was left in the filetr. Definitely a good investment in my opinion. I have just replaced the SMPS with an adjustable one I have lying around. Turned down to 3V, I am now at roughly 2.25rpm. I am getting closer to a nice slow motor. When the 2.5 rpm motor turn up, I reckon it will be good enough. Ideally, you need one of the work drive motors similar to the ones Tim uses on the VV, but my GT Sonic housing won't accommodate it. |
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 17, 2021 8:17:39 GMT
I have just ordered a spare motor for my record cleaner. The current one is a 10RPM motor, which I think is a bit fast. The spare is a 2.5RPM motor. It will be interesting to see if it makes a difference. I have cleaned about 50 records now, so I have just filtered the cleaning solution, and it is interesting to see how much dirt was left in the filetr. Definitely a good investment in my opinion. I have just replaced the SMPS with an adjustable one I have lying around. Turned down to 3V, I am now at roughly 2.25rpm. I am getting closer to a nice slow motor. When the 2.5 rpm motor turn up, I reckon it will be good enough. Ideally, you need one of the work drive motors similar to the ones Tim uses on the VV, but my GT Sonic housing won't accommodate it. Glad I got one from Tim....no thought required! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2021 8:44:06 GMT
Yes, the VV is a nicely finished product, but roughly twice the price of my machine.
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Post by Bigman80 on Feb 17, 2021 8:49:17 GMT
Yes, the VV is a nicely finished product, but roughly twice the price of my machine. Oh yes, it's never cheaper to let other people do the work for you, but it's definitely easier. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2021 8:53:43 GMT
Agreed. But I need something to fiddle with. Whils waiting for the motor to turn up, I started to strip the brake calipers on my car to fit stainless pistons.
When the motor turns up, it will be a 10 minute job to fit. Then the job will be complete, for now.
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