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which one do you guys think is the best one for $150 or under I need one of these bad hand cleaning is starting to hurt lol
 
A lot of people here, including me, have this one.

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I’ve been happy with it. 6L is about the perfect size. I wouldn’t go smaller.
 
and using these with the super hot water wont mess up Paulson chips at all ?
 
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I get mine at Ace Hardware for like $5. I use 4 tablespoons per gallon.
 
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2 gallons makes the big one about half full, which is where you want it so you can shake the basket without getting your hands wet and covered in chemical. 1 gallon hot water, 1 gallon cold puts it close to the temp that I need, then just set the temp so it stays there (45). Each chip takes a different amount of time, so test a barrel first. I do most of mine a rack at a time for 1.5 minutes. You can get some clean in 45 seconds if you are only doing a few at a time. Other chips have to go in three or more times depending on how dirty they are. In general the standard casino grime comes off pretty quick, but the dirt that is stuck in the top hat indentions takes a little longer.
 
cvanem said:
2 gallons makes the big one about half full, which is where you want it so you can shake the basket without getting your hands wet and covered in chemical. 1 gallon hot water, 1 gallon cold puts it close to the temp that I need, then just set the temp so it stays there (45). Each chip takes a different amount of time, so test a barrel first. I do most of mine a rack at a time for 1.5 minutes. You can get some clean in 45 seconds if you are only doing a few at a time. Other chips have to go in three or more times depending on how dirty they are. In general the standard casino grime comes off pretty quick, but the dirt that is stuck in the top hat indentions takes a little longer.
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cool thanks for the info man I appreciate it
 
this got a 15l on eBay for $150 u think the bands really make a huge difference ?

Stainless Steel 15L Liter Industry Ultrasonic Cleaner Heated Heater w/Timer New = title on eBay
 
Why are you guys using so much water? I barely use 3/4 gallon in my 6L Vevor because that's already a bit over 3L. I use about 3 tbsp of metasilicates. Zero splashing when using the salad spinner and 2 barrels of chips at a time.
 
allforcharity said:
Why are you guys using so much water? I barely use 3/4 gallon in my 6L Vevor because that's already a bit over 3L. I use about 3 tbsp of metasilicates. Zero splashing when using the salad spinner and 2 barrels of chips at a time.
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he was talking about getting a 15l so u can do a Rack at one time
 
BigSlick4523 said:
and using these with the super hot water wont mess up Paulson chips at all ?
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I typically don't use super hot water. I start with 'warm-hot' tap water, not the hottest tap water. When I do that, I don't even need to use the ultrasonic's built-in heaters -- those turn off and on separately.

I've cleaned thousands of Paulsons in an ultrasonic. Anywhere from 1 to 3 minutes (or more) in the ultrasonic is typically fine for most Paulsons, assuming not too strong of a TSP cleaning solution, -- some caveats:
- some chips might be prone to water getting under the inlay
- some hotstamps might flake away, others will hold up fine, in the ultrasonic, so I'd always recommend testing out a chip or two first, if you can.
- some darker colors might start to get a little faded under extremely long soaks and/or very strong TSP solutions, so start small and test, and don't overdo it.
 
AWenger said:
I typically don't use super hot water. I start with 'warm-hot' tap water, not the hottest tap water. When I do that, I don't even need to use the ultrasonic's built-in heaters -- those turn off and on separately.

I've cleaned thousands of Paulsons in an ultrasonic. Anywhere from 1 to 3 minutes (or more) in the ultrasonic is typically fine for most Paulsons, assuming not too strong of a TSP cleaning solution, -- some caveats:
- some chips might be prone to water getting under the inlay
- some hotstamps might flake away, others will hold up fine, in the ultrasonic, so I'd always recommend testing out a chip or two first, if you can.
- some darker colors might start to get a little faded under extremely long soaks and/or very strong TSP solutions, so start small and test, and don't overdo it.
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yeah I am trying to avoid TSP if I can I want a cleaner that if it was to get on me my skin isnt gonna get f'd up lol
 
I just cant hand clean anymore I was doing around 100-150 a day like 20-30 at a time and my fingers are swelled up alil bit lol its crazy so I am done with that
 
I have the 6l vevor one pictured above. I think I paid about $120 & it works great. I know people talk about doing a barrel or 2, but I have even done a rack in my 6l one and it seems to work just fine
 
what do people use that wont melt you're skin off if it gets on you lol to clean the chips
 
BigSlick4523 said:
what do people use that wont melt you're skin off if it gets on you lol to clean the chips
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TSP isn't going to melt your skin & if you are worried about it, buy yourself a pair of vinyl/rubber protective gloves.

It doesn't really smell either. If you have ever stripped a peice of wood furniture and used the chemicals to do that or acetone, now that is stinky stuff. Aerosol paint is stinky stuff too and all should be done with good ventilation or outdoors. TSP..... not so much
 
Nanook said:
TSP isn't going to melt your skin & if you are worried about it, buy yourself a pair of vinyl/rubber protective gloves.

It doesn't really smell either. If you have ever stripped a peice of wood furniture and used the chemicals to do that or acetone, now that is stinky stuff. Aerosol paint is stinky stuff too and all should be done with good ventilation or outdoors. TSP..... not so much
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I know its not gonna melt my skin off thats just a joke but theres got to be somethin out there that cleans well that isnt that TSP stuff
 
reviews scare me of alot of people saying their Ultrasonic dies on them after a month or so I have to find a place with a warranty I plan on using it alot

anyone know of the best company or does it really matter ?

again hand cleaning is just killing my hands and I have a large set of horseshoe clevelands I want to put into play but def not hand cleaning anymore

My Fingers Hurt " Happy Gilmore Grandma's Voice" LOL
 
the 15L has 360 watts of ultrasonic power wouldnt that be better both 10l and 15l have heating power of 400 watts
 
also which is better for cleaning chips

40kHz frequency or 50kHz frequency anyone ?
 
BigSlick4523 said:
I know its not gonna melt my skin off thats just a joke but theres got to be somethin out there that cleans well that isnt that TSP stuff
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Pretty sure that the TSP cleaners basically turn the grease and finger fudge on poker chips from fat to soap via saponification?
 

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