Question about ultrasonic cleaning.

[nejeff]

I have that same Ultra sonic cleaner, The first thing you want to do with it is take it apart and seal the stainless tank at the top where it meets the plastic housing. They condensate, because it has it's own heat source, and moisture gets down inside them and shorts them out. Ask me how I know. The first one shorted the second time I used it. The second one is still working fine 2.5 years later, but I sealed it. The only down fall I find is the timer only lets it run for 5min intervals. and alot of times you may want to turn it on and pre heat the cleaner first. As far as cleaning solutions any thing water based . I use Awesome cleaner from the dollar store and some times vinegar, depending on what needs cleaning.

I may try to seal mine also ( I have the same one). Mine does 8 minutes intervals though. I have used Simple Green with success and Purple Power also

[chuck hahn]

Bypass the timer and run it as you see fit based on the starting condition and what your experience tells you youll need.

If your averaging say 5 turn ons, then plug it in and let it go for the 15 minutes or so and then unplug.

Screw all the running back and forth crap.

[Willmrx]

I clean my chainsaw with gasoline and a blow dryer.

While smoking! LOL!

[Agemax]

my U/S cleaner has pre heat and a 60 minute timer. i bath a single carb for 80 minutes.
20 sat up right, 20 laid on its front, 20 on its back and 20 stood on its head.
that way it gets every nook and cranny and orifice from every angle

[Wingsconsin]

This has worked for me...

Simple Green diluted with water...
Straight simple Green on a rag for wiping down then dipped in a gallon of water in a bucket..
We add 2QTs of water to the Ultrasonic and then fill to the "Full" line on the Ultrasonic with Simple Green.
Works great...
When I take a part out I have 2 bucket of wter sitting nearby...
I dip it in bucket #1 then bucket #2 to 'rinse' the Simple Green off...
Dry with a towel or compressed air to get the water out...

[nastyjones]

my U/S cleaner has pre heat and a 60 minute timer. i bath a single carb for 80 minutes.
20 sat up right, 20 laid on its front, 20 on its back and 20 stood on its head.
that way it gets every nook and cranny and orifice from every angle

I use a commercial grade 2.5 gallon US cleaner for the small business that I run, cleaning vintage motorcycle carbs. I only run my cleaner 30 minutes to clean a carb. 15 minutes with it facing up & 15 with it facing down. They come out spotless.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the US principle say that the bubble created, go in every direction? I think your 80 minutes might be overkill, Agemax.

Paul Jones
GoFast Ultrasonic Carb Cleaning/Rebuilding Service

[Agemax]

I use a commercial grade 2.5 gallon US cleaner for the small business that I run, cleaning vintage motorcycle carbs. I only run my cleaner 30 minutes to clean a carb. 15 minutes with it facing up & 15 with it facing down. They come out spotless.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the US principle say that the bubble created, go in every direction? I think your 80 minutes might be overkill, Agemax.

Paul Jones
GoFast Ultrasonic Carb Cleaning/Rebuilding Service

maybe you think it is overkill but thats the way i have found to get best results, so that is how i do it.