UPDATE: Ultimate Tips For Using An Ultrasonic Cleaner
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- What's new? Check out this update. Ultrasonic cleaners are the #1 way to clean carburetors, tools, small engine parts, automotive parts, jewellery, eye glasses, coins, dentures, hair brushes, combs, medical or dental equipment, gun parts and so much more.
You too can clean your parts like a professional!!
How does an ultra sonic cleaner work? It converts energy into high frequency sound waves which are sent through a tank of liquid creating a cleaning action called cavitation. The sound waves create tiny bubbles that rapidly increase in size and burst giving off masses of energy against the surface of the components being cleaned. This is ultrasonic energy.
What type of solutions to use? There are many solutions to use including water, dawn dish soap, professional cleaners, but stay tuned for my personal favourite.
Reminder to make sure you’re using the cleaner in a well vented area if you’re using a corrosive substance.
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How many Liter is the ultra :) Thansk from Denmark
I clicked the link for the cleaner, it’s a dud. Where can I find a workable link?
My thoughts on gas being a no no was the cavitations cleaning your item may become the source of ignition?
I loved the gasoline trick from the other video you did, but I have an old piece of silver chainmail and I wonder if it will be a good cleaner for this. Also I don't have an ultrasonic cleaner. I have used the bicarbonate of soda, aluminium foil and boiled water bath, I have also used toothpaste which helped, but I am wanting the brightest silver imaginable. Could you please find out if it's safe to do a cleaning experiment using petrol and silver? Thank you!!
Hi Steve! What would you suggest as a more affordable cleaner for jewellery? I don't want to pay thousands, just the best domestic one will do. It's just for my rings that have intricate designs with lots of nooks and crannies that even Interdental brushes can't get to - but I also don't want to damage the diamond settings or stones etc. Never used one before, so not sure if I need to buy a special solution for them too?
Thank you for your advice!
Wife's dentures came out super clean but she's pissed about the taste of gasoline. LOL
Use diesel next time.
ROFL.
Try nitro methane, give her a boost🤣
and she chewed me out for it with ethanol on her breath.
Hahah
The traffic is your fault, you earned it, just keep it up.
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If you present to the net, you will be attacked. Don 't sweat it.
Please don't ever avoid a polite debate that contradicts your thoughts. You've shown that you will accept advice from others.
Personally, I enjoy your efforts. Thank you!
Steve, flammable solvents are OK as long as the main bath is water. However I'd make sure the container of solvent has plenty of air space and/or is vented. As heat increases from the ultrasonic energy, the vapor pressure will increase and a tight container with no air space/vent could rupture. My other tip is that the most effective cleaning occurs about 1" from the bottom of the tank. Try and keep your parts in the center of the tank for the most effective cleaning. (vs. floating them on the surface.) You can add weight/ballast to the jars and rest them in the tank's basket. Great video by the way!!
When you want to put any chemical in a plastic container juste look on the bottom and check for the recycling symbol to will see a series of lettre like ( ldpe , hdpe, pp, etc ) that is the type of plastic that you have so just check online if it is compatible with your chemical.
I have your EXACT same ultrasonic machine- for years I've had 3 gallons of Berryman's "Chem-Dip" carb cleaner in it, after hundreds of carbs and 5+ years it finally went bad on me and started leaving a yellow-looking sticky coating that doesn't easily come off, so I switched to Deionized Water with a Tablespoon of Dawn Dish soap and a Tablespoon of Purple Power concentrate, ran my first Honda pressure washer carb in it this week, and she worked like a champ! THANKS for all the info (Subscribed)
Most enjoyable small gas engine channel I have found.
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I commented on your last video just now about the Ziploc bags. I'll leave the comment up for the algorithm, but hahaha that's so cool you covered it in this video!
Right on buddy!
Steve, tell the lightning guy if he sees "lightning" in HIS ultrasonic cleaner, it's time to get a new one!
Yep. Or run like a striped ape !
The pure solvent, the one used in painting jobs, is the best natural degreaser that exists, although it attacks rubber gaskets more than gasoline, but it is equal to or better than gasoline in removing grease and a little safer and at the same time. less, cheaper in my country!
I almost gave up on my old MTD Yard Machines 139cc mower that was running very rough. But I used an ultrasonic cleaner filled with water and with gasoline in a plastic container for 5 minutes on each side of the carburetor. There was a small amount of particles at the bottom of the container that had come from the previously cleaned carburetor! And now the mower is easy to start and runs smoothly and strong! Thanks for the awesome video.
Nice work!
I've always used diesel for cleaning oily parts
I like your attitude about the gasoline-I don’t see anything unsafe about it, it works for me and if you’re not comfortable with it don’t do it. Great information, thanks.
Right on Cory...
Using gasoline like this in an ultrasonic cleaner is probably a bit safer than using gasoline for cleaning parts in the open. The problem isn't with the ultrasonic cleaner, it is when you open the jar, remove the part, and dry it off. That's when you generate a cloud of gasoline fumes, and that's when the danger occurs. The degree of hazard depends on the ventilation, and whether there are sources of ignition near floor level where the heavy gasoline fumes settle.The ultrasonic method would be safer than just cleaning with gasoline in the open because the latter is likely to generate more fumes.
The real problem with gasoline is the STENCH!!! Plus the health hazards of the additives. Try alcohol (but not beer.)
@@kevinmartin7760 The ultrasonic method would generate a lot more fumes, being evenly spread across the entire surface, and the ultrasonic agitation would be literally shaking it into the air.
Great video THANX.
Re petrol in plastic!
Not all plastics are the same, so make sure the plastic container
being used is Okay with any type of fuel you use in the cleaning please.
I think you're absolutely correct about the fire hazard about using gasoline or other flamables (like alcohol as I intend to do) in a CLOSED container, with as little air as possible.
And to be on the safe side don't use the heating.
It's the vapors that catch fire, so not heating it means a lot less vapors (isolated in clossed container with as little oxygen as practical).
Btw make sure the jars you're using with the fuels (or nasty chemicals) don't unscrew their lids under ultrasonic vibrations.
I was cleaning some soiled jars yesterday (used it like a dish-washer basically :)), and I saw 3 of the jars open themselves in several seconds after starting it.
Zip-lock bags are also very useful, especially for cooking ... :) yes, you can use it as a sous vide for cooking, like tenderizing meat, or beating eggs into fine emulsion.
And the best thing of all - again about alcohol -
you can age alcohol in your ultrasonic cleaner! :)
Take some cheaper alcohol (or whiskey, rum or whatever you like) put in a container that won't unscrew itself, add some wooden chips or small sticks (stripped from the bark! - just the wood), ideally you can buy some that were actually used as a barrel for aging wine or other alcohol so they'll have richer aroma, and run it for about 15 mins.
You'll end up with an alcohol that's like been aged several years!
Cheers! :)
For all my small engine, nuts and bolts, and other items (including gun parts), I use detergent 30W motor oil... Not only cleans real well, it helps to keep parts from rusting after being cleaned. If you need it oil free afterwards, whip it down with a degreaser.. You will not need as much either..
I owned and ran a dive shop for a number of years back in the mid 90's... I only used two cleaners for cleaning corroded and nasty regulators etc, Simple Green and Vinegar. Anything that would not clean with Simple Green, vinegar would. I also used Tupperware Pickle Containers, they have a slide out tray, that made getting parts out easy. I made a platform for it with PVC and a piece of lexan to suspend the container, and it was upright and easy to get parts in and out of.
Here’s a related tip.
Hit up used appliance shops for silverware baskets. Lot of different designs available, great for separating parts.
I use for chains, coins, everything else I find with the metal detector, a solution of vinegar (30%), ethyl alcohol 70-75 ° (25%) 40% water and 5% gasoline ... it may sound strange, but clean everything from silver, bronze and iron coins, + the chainsaw chain looks like new ... I will test only with gasoline, to compare the results, but this solution was recommended to us by a colleague who is chemist :)
did you compare? video?
Thanks for the update Steve👍
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I have been using an Ultra Sonic Cleaner for 5 1/2 years and never knew I could put parts into a different vessel and have them come out clean, thx so much for sharing and keep up the great work, TJ
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If anyone out there ony needs to clean a few small things or try out ultrasonic type cleaning. Years ago when these cleaners were super expensive and small i made a simple one by using hardware strapping (the 1" steel with the holes in it) to strap a handheld vibrating sander to a large plastic pickle jar lid along with two chains to suspend it from the garage rafter to just above the bench to isolate it and used the big pickle jar as my cleaning vessel. It worked amazingly well for a number of years and I could easily make another one if needed although I have access to a big 20L one at work.
Steve, I have not been disappointed by any of your engine repairs and am definitely going to purchase the ultrasonic cleaner you recommend. Thanks for all your videos and help Artie 👍👍👍
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Hi Steve, I give you some tips:
1) Plastic cups are not used. Better glass or stainless steel.
2) To clean aluminum parts, the best is the aqueous solution with suitable degreaser.
Temp: 60 ° C This way, Not damage orings
3) The pieces are not supported without the basket. They are not thrown into the tank either. You can damage the transducers.
4) Solvents are immediately heated with ultrasound. They are dangerous and emit vapors that can affect the user.
Greetings from Argentine!! and thanks
Steve. Love your channel! Why aren't there more people like you in this world. God bless and keep it up!
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yup if you have not tried the unleaded gasoline trick... you are missing out!!
one thing is to dip the carb in berryman carb cleaner first for at least 1/2 an hour ..
I did it on honda generator carbs (stripped down). then ran it in the unleaded gasoline for 3 x 15 min sessions
turning the carb in the each time session.
then dip the carb after a good rinse off in fresh unleaded gasoline. brush off any stuff left, blow dry with air compressor air.
final dip in the fresh can of berryman carb cleaner to treat the aluminum for anti corrosion.
trust me it works!!
it worked on hard to clean Yamaha generator carbs worth 300.00 each!!
well done steve!! well done!!
Thanks for the info Steve.
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I have the same cleaner, love it and love your tips. My only concern with using a glass jar is as it heats up it pressurizes and I'm not clear how far that can go. But I figure it's probably a good idea to prewarm the glass jar and solution in hand (maybe under a hot water faucet) with the lid on loosely. Once it's as warm as the water, then tighten the lid and hit the beach.
But I wanted to make a comment about using gasoline to clean/degrease: I agree totally. Best stuff there is for this. But it will leave a residue on the part. This coming from someone who's waxed bicycle chains as a lubricant for decades and swears by it.
With one very important caveat: the first time a chain is waxed it must absolutely clean, stripped, bare-metal and gasoline alone won't do it because of that residue left behind. It has to be stripped of everything, and the only thing I know that'll do that is an isopropyl alcohol, or acetone bath after the gasoline treatment. Then the paraffin will adhere and provide a good base and last.
Steve, your videos are awesome! I've learned so much from you. Thanks so much.
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Parts washer solvent work great as well> Awesome tip, you are the man!
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Great Video. Thank you Steve.
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Excellent, thank you! 👍
Happy to help!
I appreciate your videos, thanks Steve.
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Great update, thanks !
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Hey Steve, this makes the second video I've watched on your channel. I'm subscribed now! Super great content and love the common sense approach. Thank you for your time and effort.
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Ultrasonic waves are a form of energy when harnessed dissolves non-solids like dirt and, grime resulting in a clean solid.
Thanks Steve for the great update
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Hey Steve, great video. Have been using an ultrasonic cleaner at work for a few years now. We use a product called "Alconox" most of the time. It works great on anything metal, glass, plastic, etc... - It's a bit pricey to buy, but the results are really good. We buy it, in what looks like a milk container - holds 4 lbs of the powder. Cost about $60 here in Canada, but you only need to mix it 1:100 ratio (2-1/2 tablespoons per gallon). One container makes about 50 gallons.
Steve, 2 thoughts
For small parts I use a large tea infuser, it's stainless steel screen allows for very small parts to be cleaned then blown off after without the fear of loosing them and it keeps floats below the solution so they get totally cleaned.
The other is that gasoline will give off vapors and may build pressure and leak, remember your fuel tanks are vented. Not really dangerous but could contaminate your so.ution. keep up the great videos 🇨🇦
Good idea, especially for really small carb parts. 👍
Great job! Thank you!
Our pleasure!
Awesome channel. Thanks for the hard work!
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Great video Steve.
I never knew I could ultra-sonically clean stuff in a jar or zip-lock. What a genius idea to not pollute all of the solution in the tank.
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If using a jar or bag (isolation container), you don't need the ultrasonic cleaner's tub to have cleaning solution in it. You fill it with water (distilled is preferred) and put the cleaning solution in the isolation container with the part.
Love the tips on these. I just picked up a smaller version from a friend and searching for tips was glad to find a familiar face with some ideas.
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Great up date there mr steve 👍
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Thanks again for the tips mate.
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My mother used to clean brass, copper, or other small stuff with ketchup. It would take at least ten minutes to shine up a pile of pennies or a dozen corroded shell casings submerged in just enough ketchup to cover it, premixed with a literal splash of water, just enough for it to get into all over everything. She would do this to clean her glasses, jewelry, etc. I wonder what a small ziplock bag full of ketchup would do to some rusty nuts, bolts, and washers in your ultrasonic cleaner.
Brilliant machine!!...Great tips on the glass jars and zip-lock bags....I've got plenty of tough zip-lock doggy treat bags, which should work well....and they're free with every bag o dog treats👍👍
Cheers Steve👍
I bought one a couple of years ago and use it for all sorts..but mainly carbs, jets etc....works fantastic.
I use plain dishwashing liquid and water with heat at around 50°C.
I found a set of teabag strainer tongs (with fine mesh) are awesome for all the small fiddly items🤣🤣👍🇦🇺
I so need to get me one of these!
So much time hand cleaning....
I just bought the same exact sonic cleaner and thank you for the info. gas does work even better than carb cleaner. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, will do!
Good info. Thanks
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Hello Steve! Hope you had a good Thanksgiving. Was just looking at some of your older vids today to help me fix my chainsaw. Thanks my man, keep these vids coming. I know I appreciate them. Have a great weekend!!
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I think perhaps that the “lightning” people are confusing ultrasounds with microwaves. Love your channel!
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Paul Farmer I think you’re spot on Paul. A jar of gas with a metal lid in a microwave could ruin your whole day.
@@farmerbob4554 would make a good video...
They're confused that's for certain. Especially if they are also confusing microwaves with lightning.
Ultrasonic waves cause cavitation, that's how it cleans. The pockets implode and blow the dirt off what you are cleaning. These implosions can cause extreme heat albeit on a small scale but there are many at a time. The heat can reach upwards of 10,000K. Since the gas is in a sealed container it may not be a problem but fill the tank with it and problems might arise. I use white gas for cleaning parts in glass containers in my US but I would not for any reason put it in the tank.
Watch you all the time. Learning a hell of a lot. Keep up the great work. Happy turkey Day!!!
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@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon If I were 50 years younger I would learn tobe a small engine mechanic. Too late. Your just teaching me how not to get screwed TOO much. Keep up the good work!!! Not too old to learn more, not yet at least.
Thank you very much for your help on this! I am purchasing one soon for my rc engine parts also. Thanks again Steve
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awesome tips 👍 thanks for making update video! 💕 your videos
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Thank for the comment on the glass I have used the peanut bottle and it worked great.
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Your videos are the best!, Thanks
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Hi Steve,
Just watched both videos, good presentation you seem to have a good understanding of how your equipment works - well done. I come from a mechatronic and engineering background and yes your comments about glass and plastics (there are heaps of different types) hold true, and on the topic of fuels (gasoline/petrol) think about your cars fuel tank, by the way its not the liquid fuel that's the concern but the vapors that are explosive. Keep up the good work
Cheers, Rod from Australia
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Gasoline vapors are the flammable component, not the liquid gasoline. That is why the gas is sprayed into the cylinder and ignited by the spark plug. The spark is igniting the vapor. That is why old gas doesn't fire the engine. Also, consider that more gas in the cylinder won't fire and we call it flooded or that the engine is running lean there is not enough fuel creating the proper combustion. I hope this makes sense. Adding heat to the ultrasonic cleaner wouldn't matter, all of us store our power equipment and gas cans in area that has heat in the summer. Steve, I learned a thing or two from you keep it up! Have an Old Style for me if you are in an area that has it.
Thanks steve this is great info
Glad to help
Steve, great video and advice. I’ve used Dawn in my ultrasonic for years but at work I’ve tried using a small glass container and “gasoline/2 cycle mix” in mine.... it cuts the clean time in half and I believe it dissolves of solidified debris that has dried in carbs from setting. I do run my heat but keep it under 100 degrees and creep the lid loose on my jar because it seemed to build pressure. My jar sits perfectly on my basket so it won’t tip over. The bubble action is amazing to watch.
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Gas stations say to turn the engine off before pumping. I'm not sure why. If the thought is that the ignition will set the car gas tank on fire and the car gas will set the pump gas on fire, the ignition to gas tank fire would be independent of the pumping, meaning cars would be driving around spontaneously blowing up and if that occurred while pumping, it would also blow up the gas station...I've never heard of either of those occurring.
Great tips! thank you, to you and the subscribers.
Thankfully here in the UK we don't have access to that highly volatile Gasoline, so we just use low or high octane Petrol.... 👍😂🤣😂🤣
If you look at harbor freight manual with the specs it say 120 watt sonic power and 270 watt for the heater so that add them together 400 total
I just found your video's and channel tonight. I was looking for a ultrasonic cleaner for my antique tractor carburetor when I stumbled on your video's I absolutely love them especially the comments I'm still crying with laughter.
Awesome! Thank you!
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I'm relatively new at this and I've only used Gunk carb cleaner in my ultrasonic cleaner. I think it works great but it does damage rubber parts. interested to know why the simple green or other detergents are preferred by others. Great info as always Steve.
You’re awesome Steve! I have to dive into some stihl chainsaws rebuilds so I’ll be checking your videos out. Any suggestions on the best rebuild kits big bore etc.?
Super Great Content . So Helpful
Glad you think so!
I’m gonna skip gasoline AND my ultrasonic cleaner and clean all my parts with lightning from now on.
just make sure to wear your welding helmet. safety first!
Corona surface treatment is exactly that, does work well for both metals and some plastics.
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Ultrasonic energy creates implosions of air bubbles and generates heat due to the process. Having Gasoline is not safe and is not recommended.
I work with some major manufacturers of ultrasonic baths and would not introduce Gasoline in the bath.
After watching your video I bought an Ultrasonic cleaner for doing my Carby.
I went by your idea of petrol (I'm a foreigner) in a sure seal bag.
After reassembling, the Edger has more power than it ever did. (Maybe it's been such a long time I forgot)
Thank you for all your information.
Fantastic!
The danger with petrol (gasoline) and other flammable liquids is that if you fill the tank and run it, it will produce vapour, which if it contacts any ignition source would be bad, but if you have it in a sealed container or you have it in a well ventilated area then it is fine.
I have also heard (but don’t know how true) that the transducers could get hot and if you have the tank full of flammable liquid then the heat on the side of the tank could ignite it, but I don’t know how likely that is, either way if it is in a jar or other sealed container then you have nothing to worry about.
I just got a new ultrasonic cleaner that was delivered today, and these videos have some great tips. I'll be mainly using it for small engine and gun parts (and occasionally for small metal decorative/antique pieces), so I'm looking forward to getting it going.
I just got my new ultrasonic cleaner, it's just a 3l size, but I'm already having fun with it.
The tips are very helpful!
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Steve Thank you for all you do.I use simple green mixed with the proper amount of water in mine and have very good results
That's a great idea.
What ratio do you use. Do you use “ purple “ simple green?
Anyone remember which of Steve's videos was the one where he said getting something in his eye was as bad as childbirth? It was HILARIOUS and I want to send it to my friends. Thsnk.
Re: comments on gasoline? Those are people speaking from "ignorance and fear",
I just saw your previous video on Ultrasonic cleaners and I'm here moments after watching that.
Thanks for the update!
Well said!
Hi Steve I have the same ultrasonic cleaner. I have a helpfull tip .You have to be careful of some cleaners when you use the heater not in a container and water bath is the fumes (some non petroleum products) of the cleaning you can get an ill feeling from the fumes. I have experience that not a good feeling. The container ia a great idea and keeps all parts together in one container. Keep up the good work
This is the exact cleaner (albeit mine is the 6L version) that I’m trying to learn about. Thanks for posting
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Fifty years ago I worked at a auto repair garage and the owner there swore by kerosene to clean parts.He always said it was a better cleaner then gas for cleaning parts.. I would also recommend Dollar Stores LA's Totally Awsome concentrated degreaser, $1.00 for a qt.bottle.Great stuff and a chart on the back with dilution mix ratios for what you are cleaning.
You can use the same solution a lot of times. This what almost all retailers never told:
1. Degas the water. Which means, fill the tank and turn on the ultrasonic. For 30 liters it takes 1 hours +- to degas the water. Check the bubbles how they dance.
1.1 turn off.
2. Put the cleaning agent. To degrease and eliminate carbon, the 80% of the brands have two agents. Some times in relations 5% the first, and the second 0,5%
3. Turn on the ultrasonic and see that there is no bubbles.
4. You are on the correct path. To clean aluminum and cast iron, the correct temperature is among 65°C and 75°C / 80°C
Tips. The only thing you need to do is refill the evaporated water to keep the level and the same with agents. You can remove excess of grease with a spoon. But indeed, you can use the same solution even if it has a quite deep black and dirty appearance. A friend have a 150 liters tank and he does this and the solution la solución dura un año until the agents lose the cleaning properties and the water is really dirty.
If you want to use another kind of solution, use INOX little boxes, you can build them or pay for them with a welding INOX shop, they are not so expensive. Why? The frequency is designed for working with this type of material. Greetings!
I just want to comment on the gasoline thing.
First of all, one of the reasons that gasoline, or combustibles are frowned upon as an added solution to the tank (not the jar) is because the fumes can migrate over and around the bath tub and find it’s way to the heating element and or circuit boards, then KABOOM 🤯. For clarification, this can also happen without using the heater.
In this case the petrol vapors or any other combustible solution vapors are being contained inside of the jar, so as far as I can tell, the SEALED jar is what makes the difference.
Steve, Loved your updated video!!! What size ultrasonic machine are you using?
The zip bag idea is what i tried after seeing your first video on Ultrasonic Cleaners. I cleaned my electric shaver head in it and it worked a treat come out like new.
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I really like your zip lock bag tip!
I love it!
Thanks for the useful info once again Steve! Just ordered that ultrasonic cleaner from your link, can’t wait to try it out. I do have one question, does it make any difference with the octane of the gas that you use? Or how about ethanol, would it work better with that motomix fuel in a can that’s ethanol free?
Dear Steve, thanks a lot again in this video about the trick with using Gasoline as cleaning solution in a glass jar of course. Thank you!!!! Great stuff
Good update, Steve. Have you ever tried carb cleaner or brake cleaner (chlorinated or non-chlorinated) in a glass jar in the ultrasonic cleaner?
Great video bro
Thanks for the visit
I used mason jars for parts and cleaner. I keep antifreeze in as the medium for ultrasonic transfer. Works great.
Been thinking of using antifreeze as the medium, as my cleaner is in a cold environment. Do you use auto antifreeze, or RV antifreeze? And what concentration?
Always a thumbs up for Steve. AND, that's a great price for such a big ultrasonic cleaner!
Leo out!
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Hey Steve, how many times will you typically use the same batch of gas? Also, how do you typically dispose of the gas once it gets too dirty? Thanks man. Really enjoy your videos!
And the hits keep coming. Outstanding tip from you Steve and your UTube followers.
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Great stuff Steve, all your videos are A+... can you tell me if I put a carburetor into the ultrasonic cleaner will it damage the diaphragm?. Thanks, Tony
Don't have any tips or tricks for ya Steve but I've been thinking of getting one of these for quite some time I really appreciate your help with these things! 👍
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You’re spot on here Steve. Basically, if they don’t like to do or use something you say/promote, don’t use/follow it then. Seems simple enough to me, huh?
A 50/50 mix of white vinegar and water is a terrific ultrasonic cleaning solution for tarnished brass (I'm a reloaded). But as you said in your first video, it's a caustic, so use with caution on materials that might etch or discolor. I also use ẞimple Green in about 75% water. Use "Simple Green D" on aluminum parts, as it will not etch or discolor aluminum.
Acids and bases are common corrosive materials. Vinegar is not considered "caustic", as it is acidic - anything that has a pH level above 7 means the substance is alkaline. As a substance lowers in pH levels from a neutral 7 to anything below, it indicates an increase in acidity. A substance becomes increasingly more acidic as their pH levels decrease. The term “caustic” properly refers only to strong bases, particularly alkalis, and not to acids, oxidizers, or other non-alkaline corrosives.
yooooo steve hows it bud. another great video mate. i will be trying this out in my shop soon. thanks for the tip.
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I agree with you Steve, that gasoline is safe to use as you are demonstrating.
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