Cheap ultrasonic cleaner(s) (1 Viewer)

[FlyYellow]

Which is the cheapest ultrasonic cleaner that people recommend (something from amazon...)

I've read a couple warnings that getting a cheaper one would be disappointing but wanted to check with others. I was thinking of this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XKVGCVP/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=A3EWNFMAZ63PVB&psc=1

 

[allforcharity]

This is tiny. Figure out whether you really need an ultrasonic, first. Anybody with less than 2000 chips to clean probably doesn't need one.

 

[Davism72]

I think there’s space in the market for smaller cleaners. I’d like one, because I hate cleaning chips by hand, but I’d never need to clean more than a couple hundred at a time.

That said, I have no recommendations. Good luck on your search!

 

[xdan]

Saw one in Aldi today (australia) for $29.
Looks like it would do a few hundred chips at a time.

 

[allforcharity]

Saw one in Aldi today (australia) for $29.
Looks like it would do a few hundred chips at a time.

Probably won't work with this many at once. I do only 40 at a time with my 6L unit filled half full.

 

[RainmanTrail]

This is tiny. Figure out whether you really need an ultrasonic, first. Anybody with less than 20 chips to clean probably doesn't need one.

FYP

 

[allforcharity]

FYP

And just what are you insinuating about the size of my...collection?

 

[RainmanTrail]

This is probably the cheapest you'd want to go with:

Mophorn Ultrasonic Cleaner 3L Total 220W Commercial Ultrasonic Cleaner Professional Stainless Steel Industrial Ultrasonic Cleaner Jewelry Cleaner with Heater Timer(3L) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078KNNS4G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_LUUJCbQM60Y21

You definitely want a 3 liter tank though. It's the perfect size IMO. Works great with the salad basket. I bought a Hornady model which is supposedly a superior manufacturer, but I doubt these cheaper ones are much different. They're fairly simple machines.

 

[davin]

This is probably the cheapest you'd want to go with:

Mophorn Ultrasonic Cleaner 3L Total 220W Commercial Ultrasonic Cleaner Professional Stainless Steel Industrial Ultrasonic Cleaner Jewelry Cleaner with Heater Timer(3L) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078KNNS4G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_LUUJCbQM60Y21

You definitely want a 3 liter tank though. It's the perfect size IMO. Works great with the salad basket. I bought a Hornady model which is supposedly a superior manufacturer, but I doubt these cheaper ones are much different. They're fairly simple machines.

I just ordered a 3L cus it was only one shipping to Hawaii with prime ever other unit refused to ship to Hawaii , it comes in this coming week I hope it will work good, I’m tired of scrubbing by hand

 

[allforcharity]

I just ordered a 3L cus it was only one shipping to Hawaii with prime ever other unit refused to ship to Hawaii , it comes in this coming week I hope it will work good, I’m tired of scrubbing by hand

It should work fine. If you don't mind doing 25-30 chips at a time, try not to raise the detergent solution volume to over 2L. Since you'll have the displacement from the salad spinner with lid, you don't want to be splashing everywhere when you spin. Always wear eye protection, gloves rated for chemicals, and I would consider a lab coat for that extra nerd factor. I use one!

 

[davin]

It should work fine. If you don't mind doing 25-30 chips at a time, try not to raise the detergent solution volume to over 2L. Since you'll have the displacement from the salad spinner with lid, you don't want to be splashing everywhere when you spin. Always wear eye protection, gloves rated for chemicals, and I would consider a lab coat for that extra nerd factor. I use one!

Yeah I only will clean 500-600 chips every few months or so

 

[Ethan]

This is probably the cheapest you'd want to go with:

Mophorn Ultrasonic Cleaner 3L Total 220W Commercial Ultrasonic Cleaner Professional Stainless Steel Industrial Ultrasonic Cleaner Jewelry Cleaner with Heater Timer(3L) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078KNNS4G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_LUUJCbQM60Y21

You definitely want a 3 liter tank though. It's the perfect size IMO. Works great with the salad basket. I bought a Hornady model which is supposedly a superior manufacturer, but I doubt these cheaper ones are much different. They're fairly simple machines.

Anyone have any experience with this one? Or better yet anyone have great results with an even cheaper unit? I’m about to take the US plunge!

 

[TomJones]

Anyone have any experience with this one? Or better yet anyone have great results with an even cheaper unit? I’m about to take the US plunge!

I'm about to get the smaller on (1.3L) Let me know how yours does and I'll do the same.

 

[Ethan]

I ended up with this one @TomJones . Works like a charm and is the best price I could find. Note I haven’t used the salad spinner method. Just stir them around with a wooden stick

https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-3L-Ult...Heater-w-Timer/113694408370?item=113694408370

 

[FordPickup92]

I am having much appreciation for this thread as @Ben8257 and I have acquired lots of chips recently! Lol we have entertained the idea of an ultrasonic cleaner as we have been washing all our new chippies by hand

 

[TomJones]

I ended up with this one @TomJones . Works like a charm and is the best price I could find. Note I haven’t used the salad spinner method. Just stir them around with a wooden stick

https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-3L-Ult...Heater-w-Timer/113694408370?item=113694408370

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Wow, they look a lot better! I've tried the hand wash method and it's just way too time consuming for chippers like us. I'm excited to get mine next week and clean some I have been wanting to clean for a while.

 

[Max D]

I have used something similar to this one https://www.amazon.com/Industrial-L...T0XRTF0PKABP7GSDBPB7&qid=1562089172&s=gateway
And when you do only a few hundreds at a time replacing the water when it is really dirty it has worked well for me. I think the secret is not to put too many chips at once.
Also in the example below I went overboard on the soap thing... but as you can see that little cheap unit did a decent job

 

[Fishmonger]

I bought the ultrasonic cleaner at Harbor freight for like $60 after using the %25 off coupon on memorial day. Then bought cheap plastic baskets from the dollar store with some zip ties to lower it down into the bath and shake it a little. Bought the TSP cleaner on eBay. Cleaned 2000 roadhouse chips like a charm.

 

[JeepologyOffroad]

I bought the ultrasonic cleaner at Harbor freight for like $60 after using the %25 off coupon on memorial day. Then bought cheap plastic baskets from the dollar store with some zip ties to lower it down into the bath and shake it a little. Bought the TSP cleaner on eBay. Cleaned 2000 roadhouse chips like a charm.

Any photos? Was considering buying that one, but didn't want to be disappointed I didn't go with the same one everyone here buys.

 

[Fishmonger]

Any photos? Was considering buying that one, but didn't want to be disappointed I didn't go with the same one everyone here buys.

Photo of the ultrasonic cleaner or my chips I cleaned?

 

[JeepologyOffroad]

Photo of the ultrasonic cleaner or my chips I cleaned?

Before and after of the chips if ya got it. Considering heading to go buy that one at HF right now

 

[Fishmonger]

I just used to tap water and the tsp cleaner. Shook around the basket with about 50 chips and did 180 second cycles.

 

[JeepologyOffroad]

Thanks! Those came out great. Doing it now

 

[Marhault]

Hate to drag this up from the dead but after the eBay scam link I started looking into one of these and now I'm thinking it's a good investment.

I don't need a gigantic one so something budget friendly would be nice.

Also is the salad spinner required? I guess the chips need to be agitated while they're being cleaned?

I read a bunch in the sticky thread but I still feel lost lol. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Fishmonger]

Yeah. I just used some plastic baskets from dollar store and tied 4 zip ties to lower it and shake it around. Used the tsp cleaner

 

[Ethan]

I stir with an old chop stick. TSP is a must.

I feel silly for scrubbing with a toothbrush for so long. And I consider myself quite frugal (disregarding chip purchases ) I have a 3 liter and it still works wonders. Clean about 10-15 chips at a time

 

[David Dobbs]

Which is the cheapest ultrasonic cleaner that people recommend (something from amazon...)

I've read a couple warnings that getting a cheaper one would be disappointing but wanted to check with others. I was thinking of this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XKVGCVP/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=A3EWNFMAZ63PVB&psc=1

Doesnt cleaning chips lower the value much like cleaning coins? I'm new to collecting chips

 

[Fishmonger]

I clean about 30-40 at a time.

 

[allforcharity]

The lowest price for a 6L unit on eBay is about $65, I think.

 

[ReallyGoodUsername]

Doesnt cleaning chips lower the value much like cleaning coins? I'm new to collecting chips

Possibly for rare single chips but not really for the chips people collect to play with.

(Obviously not including cleaning that would damage/discolor the chips).