Ultrasonic cleaners

I'm looking for buying advice on an ultrasonic cleaner. Our shop overhauls
several regulators a week so we don't need anything that can clean more then
one 1st stage, 2nd stage, and octo at a time. I would like any advice on
brand, model (size), and accessories that you can give me.

Thanks,
Al
Bottoms Up Divers

ajtessier wrote:

> I'm looking for buying advice on an ultrasonic cleaner. Our shop overhauls
> several regulators a week so we don't need anything that can clean more then
> one 1st stage, 2nd stage, and octo at a time. I would like any advice on
> brand, model (size), and accessories that you can give me.
>

I got a used from from my dentist, for free. Had a minor
electrical fault, which cost me 15 minutes to repair.

Matthias

In article <cL20j.112406$kj1.85426@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net>,
ajtessier@worldnet.att.net says...
> I'm looking for buying advice on an ultrasonic cleaner. Our shop overhauls
> several regulators a week so we don't need anything that can clean more then
> one 1st stage, 2nd stage, and octo at a time. I would like any advice on
> brand, model (size), and accessories that you can give me.
>
> Thanks,
> Al
> Bottoms Up Divers
>
>
>
I've never used anything but Branson, and they just always work like
they're supposed to. I have a .75 gallon one at home. I usually do two
first stages or 2 second stages at a time. We had a similar one at a
very busy reg repair shop in SC, and I always wished it was bigger, but
we did 5-20 regs a day.

al
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ajtessier wrote:
> I'm looking for buying advice on an ultrasonic cleaner. Our shop overhauls
> several regulators a week so we don't need anything that can clean more then
> one 1st stage, 2nd stage, and octo at a time. I would like any advice on
> brand, model (size), and accessories that you can give me.
>
> Thanks,
> Al
> Bottoms Up Divers
>
>
I am a real big fan of the L&R 2014. It is the right size to put the
stuff in you need, is powerful enough and, with the right chemicals,
cuts through the toughest crud. It isn't cheap though ... about $550
although Global sells them for $800+. I don't use the basket or cook in
the main pan. I have a plastic tub that I put the chemicals in and
submerge it in the stainless steel tub. The waves are transmitted to
the inner tub and cleans there. That keeps the cleaner from getting
crudded up with silicone, salt and debris.

Good hunting!

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Thanks for your advice, the Branson and L&R brands are at the top of my list
and I did have someone in a local shop recommend "Crest". The Branson that I
am considering is the .75 gal model, I'll have to do some web surfing to
find the capacity of the L&R unit. I'm a "toyaholic" so the tough part will
be to buy the right size and not something I can fit a fully assembled V8
engine into.

Thanks again,
Al
Bottoms Up Divers


"RayC" <ray@rayzplace.com> wrote in message
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> ajtessier wrote:
>> I'm looking for buying advice on an ultrasonic cleaner. Our shop
>> overhauls several regulators a week so we don't need anything that can
>> clean more then one 1st stage, 2nd stage, and octo at a time. I would
>> like any advice on brand, model (size), and accessories that you can give
>> me.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Al
>> Bottoms Up Divers
> I am a real big fan of the L&R 2014. It is the right size to put the
> stuff in you need, is powerful enough and, with the right chemicals, cuts
> through the toughest crud. It isn't cheap though ... about $550 although
> Global sells them for $800+. I don't use the basket or cook in the main
> pan. I have a plastic tub that I put the chemicals in and submerge it in
> the stainless steel tub. The waves are transmitted to the inner tub and
> cleans there. That keeps the cleaner from getting crudded up with
> silicone, salt and debris.
>
> Good hunting!
>
> --
> Ray Contreras
> =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
> Webmonkey for:
> http://www.ossystems.com
> http://www.bobs-garage.com
> http://www.coltri-usa.com
> http://www.rayzplace.com

On Mon, 19 Nov 2007 23:32:51 GMT, ajtessier wrote:
> Thanks for your advice, the Branson and L&R brands are at the top of my list
> and I did have someone in a local shop recommend "Crest". The Branson that I
> am considering is the .75 gal model, I'll have to do some web surfing to
> find the capacity of the L&R unit. I'm a "toyaholic" so the tough part will
> be to buy the right size and not something I can fit a fully assembled V8
> engine into.
>
> Thanks again,
> Al
> Bottoms Up Divers

Al,

Crest Ultrasonics is here in NJ.

Regardless of the brand/size you select, you should have a look on eBay.
I just picked up a brand new (drop shipped from the factory!) Crest .75
gallon unit with digital controls, basket and lid for under $400. The
best price I've seen for the same unit elsewhere was over $500.

I think a .75 gallon unit will be marginally enough for a first and two
seconds simultaneously, especially if you clean the second stage
housings in it. Depends a bit on the form factor. The Crest is a little
shallow with the basket, and the instructions say to _always_ use the
basket. Maybe you should look into a 1.6 gallon. Don't get one _too_
big, that will just be a waste of cleaning solution (you can't run them
partially full).

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artg at eclipse dot net

ajtessier wrote:
> Thanks for your advice, the Branson and L&R brands are at the top of my list
> and I did have someone in a local shop recommend "Crest". The Branson that I
> am considering is the .75 gal model, I'll have to do some web surfing to
> find the capacity of the L&R unit. I'm a "toyaholic" so the tough part will
> be to buy the right size and not something I can fit a fully assembled V8
> engine into.
>
> Thanks again,
> Al
> Bottoms Up Divers


The L&R 2014 is the same size ... 3 quarts

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=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Webmonkey for:
http://www.ossystems.com
http://www.bobs-garage.com
http://www.coltri-usa.com
http://www.rayzplace.com

I didn't know that you could clean plastic parts in an ultrasonic cleaner,
what do you use for a cleaner?
I've been told to use plain water with a small amount of dish soap in the
main tank and use plastic or glass containers for the different cleaning
solutions placed inside the main tank.

Al
Bottoms Up Divers


"Art Greenberg" <none@none.invalid> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 19 Nov 2007 23:32:51 GMT, ajtessier wrote:
>> Thanks for your advice, the Branson and L&R brands are at the top of my
>> list
>> and I did have someone in a local shop recommend "Crest". The Branson
>> that I
>> am considering is the .75 gal model, I'll have to do some web surfing to
>> find the capacity of the L&R unit. I'm a "toyaholic" so the tough part
>> will
>> be to buy the right size and not something I can fit a fully assembled
>> V8
>> engine into.
>>
>> Thanks again,
>> Al
>> Bottoms Up Divers
>
> Al,
>
> Crest Ultrasonics is here in NJ.
>
> Regardless of the brand/size you select, you should have a look on eBay.
> I just picked up a brand new (drop shipped from the factory!) Crest .75
> gallon unit with digital controls, basket and lid for under $400. The
> best price I've seen for the same unit elsewhere was over $500.
>
> I think a .75 gallon unit will be marginally enough for a first and two
> seconds simultaneously, especially if you clean the second stage
> housings in it. Depends a bit on the form factor. The Crest is a little
> shallow with the basket, and the instructions say to _always_ use the
> basket. Maybe you should look into a 1.6 gallon. Don't get one _too_
> big, that will just be a waste of cleaning solution (you can't run them
> partially full).
>
> --
> Art Greenberg
> artg at eclipse dot net
>

Thanks for the information Ray. I've been busy trying to get my truck
running, it caused me to miss a dive on Sunday, and haven't had a chance to
look for that info myself.

Thanks for your time,
Al
Bottoms Up Divers


"RayC" <ray@rayzplace.com> wrote in message
news:aKqdnY8E-K1X29_anZ2dnUVZ_qjinZ2d@wavecable.com...
> ajtessier wrote:
>> Thanks for your advice, the Branson and L&R brands are at the top of my
>> list and I did have someone in a local shop recommend "Crest". The
>> Branson that I am considering is the .75 gal model, I'll have to do some
>> web surfing to find the capacity of the L&R unit. I'm a "toyaholic" so
>> the tough part will be to buy the right size and not something I can fit
>> a fully assembled V8 engine into.
>>
>> Thanks again,
>> Al
>> Bottoms Up Divers
>
>
> The L&R 2014 is the same size ... 3 quarts
>
> --
> Ray Contreras
> =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
> Webmonkey for:
> http://www.ossystems.com
> http://www.bobs-garage.com
> http://www.coltri-usa.com
> http://www.rayzplace.com

On Tue, 20 Nov 2007 20:54:40 GMT, ajtessier wrote:
> I didn't know that you could clean plastic parts in an ultrasonic
> cleaner, what do you use for a cleaner?

Water with a few drops of dish soap. Don't leave plastic parts in the
ultrasonic cleaner for very long, they'll start to look bad (I think the
word is "craize"). A few minutes should be sufficient - plastic doesn't
get as nasty as brass, usually. If your ultrasonic cleaner has a power
control, turn it to minimum.

> I've been told to use plain water with a small amount of dish soap in
> the main tank and use plastic or glass containers for the different
> cleaning solutions placed inside the main tank.

I've never done that. I just put the parts into the basket. I can see
where using a small container would help with very small parts (like HP
air spools). As long as the sound (pressure) waves make it through the
containers, it should work. In that regard, I'd expect plastic drink
cups to be better than glass. I'd be a little concerned with glass
braking, too. You still need to make sure the tank is filled with a
liquid to the proper depth. If you're not cleaning anything directly in
the main tank, the dish soap is probably not necessary.

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Art Greenberg
artg at eclipse dot net