Thread: ultrasonic cleaner (best value for money)

im looking at trying an ultrasonic as getting sick of brass packed with tumbler media and having to spend ages cleaning it out.... also I here there good for cleaning small firearm parts?
don't want to spend much as want to try it for a bit if I like it I will get a good one

was looking at the Frankford ansal one reloaders has for $99 but its a little small it says 125 223 brass so im guessing 30-50 308 or 30-06 size brass max?

then was looking on trade me and you can get them cheep on there as chips but im sure there shit makes

soo my question what cleaner is best on a budget? also would consider 2nd hand if someone reading happens to be selling one pm me

thanks

Just buy a good one, you won't go back after you use it

i recently was in the same boat i ended up spending a lot more than i wanted but glad i did, i ordered one that was big enough to fit my nail gun in as i got sick off scrubbing it with diesel in a bucket (which worked really well) but the thing is amazing so if it can clean a disgusting nail gun sure as can clean brass, but my point is if you see the need to use one on other stuff seriously invest the extra in saves the chemicals on your hands etc

one i got Wholesale Product Snapshot Product name is 6.5L-LPs record ultrasonic cleaner(with digital timer&heater) got them to match the price of another on there so got 40 us refund

Rambo I have one of the cheap ultrasonic cleaners from trade me ( the seller name was kmall) and have had no problems with it so far, can only clean up to 27 of my 270 cases at a time but that is ok with me

Originally Posted by turner nz

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one i got Wholesale Product Snapshot Product name is 6.5L-LPs record ultrasonic cleaner(with digital timer&heater) got them to match the price of another on there so got 40 us refund

How much was the postage/shipping?

This one is 10litre and free shipping to NZ apparently....wow.

Freeshipping to Russian ultrasonic cleaner 10L 240w PS 40 AC110/220v with timer&heating dental clinics Circuit borar free basket-in Ultrasonic Cleaners from Home Appliances on Aliexpress.com

FROM jaycar Digital 2.5L 170W Ultrasonic Cleaner


This unit features a generous 2.5litre 304-grade stainless steel bowl, controllable heating element and digital controls. It comes with a lid (if you are using volatile solvents), features a stylish cabinet design and is supplied with a basket. Very well built.

Specifications:
• Tank Capacity: 2500ml (Max 2100ml, Min 600ml)
• Power consumption: 170W @ 240V 50Hz
• Time settings: 1 min 30sec, 3 mins, 4 mins 30 sec, 6 mins 30 sec, 8 mins
• Ultrasonic freq: 35kHz
• Ceramic heater: 100W approx with 65 degree C temp limit
• Weight: 2.5kg
• Tank dimensions: 245(W) x 150(D) x 76(H)mm
• Unit dimensions: 290(W) x 223(D) x 185(H)mm

from reloaders
frankford arsenal The Extreme Sonic Cleaner takes ultrasonic cleaning power to the next level. It has all the features of the EZ Sonic Cleaner plus the power of heat and increased capacity! Perfect for the shooter with a lot of brass to clean and little time to do it. Increased capacity will clean almost 3 times more brass and the addition of the heating function speeds up the cleaning process dramatically. Eliminate the longs hours of cleaning/reloading and get back to the range with an Extreme Sonic Cleaner!
• Tank size of 7.7" x 6.5" x 2.6"giving it a capacity of 2L.
• Capable of cleaning approx. 350 pieces of .223 brass per batch
• 100 watt unit at 42 KHz
• includes removable basket for convenient draining

both are the same price and both have a heat option
differences
running time is 8min with the jay car vs 10min with the Frankford
size the jaycar is bigger than the Frankford by .5l
Frankford is 42khz vs. jay car with35khz

so which one would you buy?

steven dont remember what shipping was but must have been around 70 us dollars as it came to 412 nz once here lucky customs didn't sting me they refunded me once it got here. if you only need it for brass i would just buy a cheap one but i wanted it for other things so bit the bullet. look on aliexpress at the cheap ones rambo might save some cash

@turnerNZ, I do various things like engine parts on occasion etc.

Didnt know jaycar did one but Im not keen on a plastic shell

Digital 2.5L 170W Ultrasonic Cleaner - Jaycar Electronics

There is one on TM for $200ish frequently as well, not as flashy but looks all ssteel.

drove past jay car today so popped in there and grabbed one the 2.5l heated model just used a concoction I found on the net of 3 cups water 1 cup white vinegar a tablespoon of salt and a dash of dish soap 100 223 cases and 4x 8min cycles mixing in-between brass is very clean inside and out

Just a thought you guys may like to see the following videos and express your opinion.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz8Qhlw4x1M

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mh9psUHett8

What you guys reckon?

Cheers.
Mac