Review of this Ultrasonic cleaner.

[Guest]

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/NEW-2-5L-ULTR...c01dc30&_uhb=1 been looking at this a while.Since getting a Carbtune is being a PITA I'm thinking of getting this instead.Anybody got one?

[Spiff]

Looks like the harborfreight ones you see on YouTube. Seems like they get the job done.

[SVSooke]

Sure does.Think I'll pull the trigger.

[tkent02]

I have one, it works. Gets things clean, sometimes it takes a while. It's the only one I've used, so don't know how it compares with a good one.

[SVSooke]

Thanks Tom that's good enough for me.Sould be here pretty quick as it's just over in the Vancouver area

[JTGS850GL]

Watch out about the power rating. Most sell the inexpensive ones by combining the heating power and sonic power ratings as one wattage figure. Another words, the sonic power may be 60W and the heater may be 100W so they call it a 160W cleaning power unit.

Here is the exact same unit with the true power ratings:

http://www.lzidental.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=320

As you can see it's the same exact model CD4820. This unit is branded with MANY differant company names, but this company breaks down the wattages by function.

Sonic Power:60W (70W for 220V units)
Heating Power: 100W

Not saying it wont work. Just saying be carefull of specifications. To low of sonic power and it may never acheive proper cavitation to do a good cleaning. You may hear the hissing sound but the cavitation bubble formation is what you need to clean with. Lower power units typically can't handle large masses (carb bodies). Also note that the units description says it good for eyeglasses and jewlery. These are low mass items.

[Wallowgreen]

I have one of these too and overall am pleased with it. Be patient and run it over and over with clean solution and it does a good job. Do use the heater though, hotter the better I've found.

We have a professional ultrasonic bath in the lab at work and the recommended chemicals to use in it, I used that a couple of times before buying my own. Results are not as good with this one, but you're paying a lot less too. The one we have in the lab costs around $1400 if I remember right but it isn't 14 times better.

[GSX1000E]

I will be saving my pennies and buying this one instead. Why spend money on one that can barely get ONE carb into it at a time when this is available from the same seller?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261098417511&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en

[SVSooke]

I will be saving my pennies and buying this one instead. Why spend money on one that can barely get ONE carb into it at a time when this is available from the same seller?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tchlink:top:en

That unit isn't listed in eBay.caAnd the linked ad says DOES NOT SHIP TO CANADA
OK it probably won't work as good as a better unit,it's will be better than what I have now.

[SVSooke]

Watch out about the power rating. Most sell the inexpensive ones by combining the heating power and sonic power ratings as one wattage figure. Another words, the sonic power may be 60W and the heater may be 100W so they call it a 160W cleaning power unit.

Here is the exact same unit with the true power ratings:

http://www.lzidental.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=320

As you can see it's the same exact model CD4820. This unit is branded with MANY differant company names, but this company breaks down the wattages by function.

Sonic Power:60W (70W for 220V units)
Heating Power: 100W

Not saying it wont work. Just saying be carefull of specifications. To low of sonic power and it may never acheive proper cavitation to do a good cleaning. You may hear the hissing sound but the cavitation bubble formation is what you need to clean with. Lower power units typically can't handle large masses (carb bodies). Also note that the units description says it good for eyeglasses and jewlery. These are low mass items.

I was just thinking about what you said here.Then I remembered your DIY is twice more than twice the volume (6 vs 2.5) and has 100 watts of power.Is that why you want to add more transducers?

[Kiwi Canuck]

Found these ones on CL in Vancouver, they look better quality and have 3 sizes I believe. Range in price from $279 $839 for the 30L unit

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/tls/4251496101.html

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/tls/4222248092.html

Also another link from ebay, looks like a great deal and ships from USA to Canada with free shipping. About $180 CND all in plus tax of 12% for BC residents.

I was going to get one of the ones above but this one look great so I'll probably go for one of these.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/New-200W-3L-Ultrasonic-Cleaner-with-Timer-and-Heater-One-year-warranty-from-us-/111012152908?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19d8d7064c

[JTGS850GL]

Yes. I was going to add additional pairs of transducers to the project just to see how much additional cleaning power I would get. The idea is to eventually come up with a very cost effect, large volume, sonic cleaner that works better then many of the "low cost" models that are out there. I'm working with a company in Beijing China that MFG and designs ultrasonic cleaner part and systems. They have a 600W board that would allow me to connect up to 12 50W transducers on a large volume tank. The idea is to be able to do a complete set of carbs at one time or even a head.

I'm finding that I have to wait for warmer weather though since turning the cleaner on in the house causes my cats to absolutly go bonkers.

[SVSooke]

Yes. I was going to add additional pairs of transducers to the project just to see how much additional cleaning power I would get. The idea is to eventually come up with a very cost effect, large volume, sonic cleaner that works better then many of the "low cost" models that are out there. I'm working with a company in Beijing China that MFG and designs ultrasonic cleaner part and systems. They have a 600W board that would allow me to connect up to 12 50W transducers on a large volume tank. The idea is to be able to do a complete set of carbs at one time or even a head.

I'm finding that I have to wait for warmer weather though since turning the cleaner on in the house causes my cats to absolutly go bonkers.

Sounds like I'd better not use mine in the house then.Kind of speaks for a heater doesn't it?

[JTGS850GL]

Heaters are nice but I start with fresh hot solution each time so no heater is needed. The cavitation effect heats the liquid as well.

[SVSooke]

Well I got it within a day of when it was shipped UPS.Seems like a nice enough unit.Yes there are probably better units out there but it will have to do.Wish I had some dirty carbs to try it out on