How Well Do Ultrasonic Cleaners Really Work?

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I've had this mini ultrasonic cleaner around the shop for a few months and I've always wondered how well do they really work? Well, today I found out.
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@CameronNiemela 6 жыл бұрын

Have you guys tried using an ultrasonic cleaner before? The cleaner I'm using here: amzn.to/2EvTZs9 Scotch Brite Wheels goo.gl/65An6b

@thecambiker 6 жыл бұрын

Vapour blasted and ultra sonic cleaned always for the carb, nuts and bolts you'd be better with a media tumbler (normally used for polishing brass shells) maybe look at a zinc plating kit

@BrandonBigB956 6 жыл бұрын

Have cleaned 20 or more carbs in mine. Actually buying a 2 gallon unit for large parts

@chaospenguin1 6 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel and subscribed. We use one at the small engine shop I work at, we run them through for about an hour though. You throw pretty much anything in there and it’ll come out clean.

@DataToTheZero 6 жыл бұрын

My experience is that a basket or hangers make a huge difference in speed and even how clean parts come out. Even the Harbor Freight one does a decent job if you hang the parts so they don't shake.

@tenlittleindians 6 жыл бұрын

Scotch bright wheel link is dead, 404 error.

@arnljotseem8794 6 жыл бұрын

You can also fill the ultra sonic cleaner with water, and then fill degreaser in the zip-lock bags and dump them in the water, This is especially useful when you have a bigger cleaner. Saves a lot of degreaser. The ultrasonic waves are not stopped by the plastic bag, and as long as the parts are covered in fluid it works just as good. And the bags float on top, since they don't need to be full

@gary.richardson 5 жыл бұрын

Arnljot Seem thanks for sharing that!

@christianw.8129 5 жыл бұрын

Maybe using Seafoam or any other carbon cleaner inside the bag for the exhaust parts?

@wakkywabbit5446 5 жыл бұрын

They make plastic bags for ultrasonic cleaners that increase the number of bubbles. ETA: oh yeah, the bags shouldn't be full. Cativation is about pressure.

@altkev 4 жыл бұрын

@@wakkywabbit5446 Any links or product names for the bags? Couldn't find via search.

@petergoudy9013 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Retrieving is easy also.

@casmitherz 6 жыл бұрын

Better results than I thought... I better drag my cleaner out again and try that solution. Thx C

@salfrey317 6 жыл бұрын

Worked great on the carbs i cleaned.. came out looking almost new. I used mean green degreaser 50-50 with water and ran through about 4 cycles. Bike runs perfect now. Would recommend to do this with any parts needing cleaned. Great video.

@Zodliness 5 жыл бұрын

A simple but indispensable piece of equipment with many useful applications.

@EltallerdeJeffer 5 жыл бұрын

Un verdadero review. Un gran abrazo!!!

@paulmader1052 6 жыл бұрын

Your videos are awesome there's no annoying music straight to the point keep up the great work

@vintagekyoshodotcom 4 жыл бұрын

I know this is an older video but what I watched today will save you time and money. If you place water in the UltraSonic and just solution in a plastic Jar and the parts inside the jar it does the same thing. You won't need to spend a lot of time cleaning your cleaner and this way works just as fast! Have a link to a video if you want but you can find it on KZfaq

@joshmx7161 6 жыл бұрын

Honestly can't wait to see the cr250 finished.

@keeganfoster1792 3 жыл бұрын

I got one over christmas i love mine to be able to leave everything all together and dump it in there is wicked and its not just the inside it cleans the entire carb and does a great job on cast

@kuki1358 6 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Poland ❤️

@PyroShim 6 жыл бұрын

Nice timing! I have bought one yesterday and it will arive today.

@killer_3.815 6 жыл бұрын

Great video!!!! I love all of the videos you make man!!

@shanelavarello217 6 жыл бұрын

Love the videos bro! Keep up the good work and I can’t wait to see how the CR250 turns out

@robec62 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thank you.

@endlessprogression9543 6 жыл бұрын

Keep it up cam channel is growing fast!!

@Desertduleler_88 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing job on that carburetor, almost new.

@jasonyz2504 6 жыл бұрын

Another great Video. Keep it up. 💯

@FilterYT 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cameron, another great job!

@mxrider2strokebraaap54 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome work as always!👌

@jamtin3977 2 жыл бұрын

Wasn't sure how effective these devices are. Will definitely purchase now. 5/22. 🖐🇦🇺

@zonta71 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for video. Tip. Anything exhaust related including EGR use oven cleaner foam. Spray, rinse spray rinse and using medium to hard brush to assist deeper penetration

@timspychalla 5 жыл бұрын

Ultrasonic cleaners are extremely useful but how effective they are is largely dependent on the solvent used and what you are trying to clean. They are basically microscopic agitators so if the gunk you are trying to remove is not highly soluble in the solvent you are using then it is going to wanna stay on the surface of your parts. It would be interesting to see if you could find a solvent specially formulated for carbon build up and use that in the cleaner. Great video. It was fun to watch.

@jameseastwood4984 4 жыл бұрын

Perhaps pre-soak the parts with carbon build up, with a simple spray on oven cleaner? I've used this for cleaning piston crowns.

@astulbran673 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome work..

@MarkZeds 5 жыл бұрын

I used my cleaner without a basket and it caused pitting in the tub. It now leaks. Setting parts directly on the tank bottom bottom increases the incident of cavitation erosion - pitting of the tank eventually causing the ultrasonic cleaner to leak .

@John-gm8ty 5 жыл бұрын

you didn't consider the ramifications beforehand huh? painful lessons in stupid are painful.

@tungsten8290 5 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing your experience for the education of others!

@joef.3094 5 жыл бұрын

thanks for the heads up !

@gymkhanadog 5 жыл бұрын

Good call-out for a problem a lot of people likely never considered!

@DavidJones-ib3zy 3 жыл бұрын

mine came with no basket , so should I find a metal or plastic one ? Make or find 1 of course . As I've had this 3 + years & just opened it up .

@Hackbridge1963 Жыл бұрын

A dentist I deliver mail to actually put one of these out for takers, and I took it! 😁 I'll get a power lead and see if it works okay. Nice demo! 🙏🏽🇬🇧

@mikemoore9757 5 жыл бұрын

Good demo!

@swiftey1659 6 жыл бұрын

I've always blasted my carb with baking soda then dropped it in the sonic cleaner. soda works well because it doesn't take paint off so it makes its perfect for cleaning painted parts! other than the soda breaks down fairly quickly. for those wondering the soda will dissolve out of the parts.

@swiftey1659 6 жыл бұрын

soda is also perfect for removing stingie carbon build ups because its doesn't remove any of the metal :)

@hreindustries 6 жыл бұрын

holy shit that actually did work good. makes me want to get a big one. Takes a lot of scrubbing and cleaning out of the process.

@roberttownsend3821 6 жыл бұрын

I can't wait for this bike build its just cool looking bike I'm looking for one as a second bike

@wellzein 4 жыл бұрын

Vocês é muito bom em seu trabalho 🦅🇧🇷

@rpinarreta 5 жыл бұрын

I have the same u.s. cleaner and use it to clean my vintage espresso machine parts. Use with oxygenated cleaner with V.G. results. Much better than I got with just an overnight soak and scrub.

@eiliannoyes5212 5 жыл бұрын

Greetings and many thanks.

@user-vw8sj8co5i 3 жыл бұрын

Nice man, good infomation for all

@lewisrudd2274 6 жыл бұрын

Great video as always, will you be getting an FMF for the cr250

@mikepoteet1443 Жыл бұрын

I use mine for my black powder pistols and it works amazingly well. I use warm water with a few drops dish soap. 8 minutes later they are squeaky clean.

@Spitfireseven 4 жыл бұрын

That was a nice video. Apart from the few encrusted parts no high pressure air was used. Kind of interesting. Not even the carb was blown in it's channels. It can be messy.

@awittypilot8961 6 жыл бұрын

WELL DONE CAM! Great topic, demonstration, attitude and editing! I wish everyone that does these kind of vids would follow your pattern! I will be ordering one of these

@powermetalmanfred 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent work Cam...si pudiera te enviaría mi moto para que le hagas todo ese trabajo,saludos desde Argentina

@petecurran3995 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job there - I'm shopping! 👌🏻

@evanhord3038 6 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@calymokry1589 5 жыл бұрын

thank you

@TPA_JW 6 жыл бұрын

Good deal. I would be interested in learning more about the differences between the tested cleaning solution vs your regular solution. Also, I see a quick soak in the ultrasonic cleaner that a quick hit on the scotchbrite buffer and they would look better than new!

@MrEzplay 5 жыл бұрын

That was awesome 👏

@johnharrison2466 17 күн бұрын

Been on the fence about buying an USC for a couple years,I do a lot of old carb rebuilds car and cycle,Thanks for the video,think it's time to get one

@lindenphilippson 6 жыл бұрын

Another A+ Video!

@roncooke2188 5 жыл бұрын

Great way of keeping the bit together, how will it work on rusty bits nice video

@nat5720 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff

@eurocopternur1565 4 жыл бұрын

Wow...tanks

@Dredogg820 6 жыл бұрын

You make good bike builds man

@johnharrison2466 5 жыл бұрын

Was looking into buying that exact model now I'm definitely going to buy one thanks, what was the cleaning solution you used it did an amazing job I can quit using carburetor acid

@thareal1318 6 жыл бұрын

I’ve been waiting for this video!!!

@captainjohnh9405 6 жыл бұрын

Denture cleaners or jewelry cleaners are good for small parts like bolts. They are cheap (like $10-12) and most come with a basket for the parts. I got my first one at a second hand store for four bucks. In all I have three for big projects: each has a different solvent (a paint safe, a paint remover, and a mild rinse). Works great and easier than trying to hold a 1/2"#8 screw.

@coolmusic1579 5 жыл бұрын

I seen one of these at a 2nd hand store for $5.00, I think I'll go get it if it's still there.

@ClassicTrialsChannel 6 жыл бұрын

I have one big enough to get the whole carb off my 1980 Beamish Suzuki, it does a great job of cleaning it

@Okipouros 6 жыл бұрын

Carbdip works very well on exhaust parts. The flaps come out bare metal. Also valves/pistons

@pate7934 6 жыл бұрын

Well, you uploaded this when it was 4am in my place so im kinda late but loved the video once again! Keep it up!

@adamnowak7490 6 жыл бұрын

Super robota ziom broo Good job pozdrowienia z Polski

@aryareel3760 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing uncle

@MichaelSabo 6 жыл бұрын

Great video man! It seems like your ultrasonic cleaner works a bit better than mine. I have the Harbor freight one and I use simple green.

@graemewilliams1308 6 жыл бұрын

Mine is the same as that, waste of money. Get as good results with gas.

@gymkhanadog 5 жыл бұрын

The big one? My HF cleaner works great. I use dilute purple simple green with the heater on and even the nastiest parts come out shiny like new. Purple Simple Green works way, way better than normal pansy-ass Simple Green.

@s1914 3 жыл бұрын

Damn I've got to get one!!

@aminzy1471 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks❤❤❤🌹🌹🌹

@nunurbuisness5578 3 жыл бұрын

I like the idea of putting in parts or bolts and letting it sit in an ultasonic cleaner for days

@CoralReef69 6 жыл бұрын

Gently rubbing the part caked in carbon with fine steel wool works quite nicely for me

@NomadMechanic 6 жыл бұрын

You can make a basket out of some stainless or aluminum screen and a wire coat hanger. Leave enough screen to fold over the top for the floaty parts.

@jarnosaarinen4583 5 жыл бұрын

I've never ever seen a vice in the middle of a bench. They go on the end for a reason!

@glenanderson6411 6 жыл бұрын

Quick tip cam if you put a 1/4 of an inch of cleaning ammonia and leave it sit over night. Than put parts in the Ultra sonic cleaner

@GravityBikesEC 5 жыл бұрын

How many liters is the machine you used?

@countryside8122 3 жыл бұрын

you have to leave those exhaust parts soak a couple days in simple green. It will clean them up like new.

@pantinor 6 жыл бұрын

not really about ultra sonic cleaning but wondering you ever clean the header/silenser pipes insides (not just outside polishing) like carbon build up cleaning?

@revolution51 3 жыл бұрын

5:10-6" bench grinder with a medium or fine brass or ss wire wheel will do the flaps right.

@Albatr0ss222 9 ай бұрын

I've had good luck with mine (ConstHydra Ultrasonic Cleaner 2.5 gallon) the only glitch is the heater keeps heating, even if you turn the heater off. I left a review on Amazon with this information and a suggestion to send it back if this happened. They removed all of my reviews and blocked me from any future reviews. I don't think pointing out a safety defect should warrant that action but Amazon does. I use a 10:1 ratio of steam distilled Water to Simple Green Lemon. (2 gallons H20 22 oz Simple green).

@Monjar3 5 жыл бұрын

If the parts arent plastic rubber or copper, use denatured alchohol. Gets steel parts super clean and melts any rust off.

@Scout339th Жыл бұрын

Oh woah, I thought when I was watching this video that you look a lot like Devin Niemela, then I looked at your name! That was not expected!

@backyardrestorations 2 жыл бұрын

Wow I’m using that exact same carburetor

@azaezul3370 6 жыл бұрын

Love it

@zefa201 6 жыл бұрын

Do you change the degreaser or not after some part cleaning?

@MyTubeSVp 6 жыл бұрын

If you clean most of the dirt off with classic means, and use your degreaser liquid and ultrasonic for a bit longer (20-30'), your results would be even better !

@ronyerke9250 5 жыл бұрын

If you still need a little basket for your ultrasonic cleaner, try a stainless steel drain screen. Places that sell plumbing supplies usually have them. You might want to re-shape it a little and put a wire handle on too. They're really cheap, about 3 US $ last I knew. Won't that basket that you used to hose off bearings fit in?

@LuchoPortugayo 5 жыл бұрын

Use Simple Green Extreme Aircraft Degreaser is the best for ultrasonic machines

@johnpipping3848 4 жыл бұрын

Cameron, look up Steve's small engine saloon to see how to use one of these machines properly 👍

@elizabethbrown4215 6 жыл бұрын

Am I correct that you did not change the saf-2-kleen liquid? If that is a fact, how often do you need to change it, or do you just change it when it is not longer doing its job?

@hashiramasenju4846 5 жыл бұрын

What was the capacity of the tub on this unit? Thanks.

@TanveerAhmad-vs6lc 5 жыл бұрын

What i have finished liquid for cleaning.? Will i have to buy from you again and again?

@novaghost848 5 жыл бұрын

You should get 2 sonic washes 1 for degreasing and 1 for rust prevention and a final rinse tank

@Bovrinox 2 жыл бұрын

Could you put an entire brake caliper in there? Would it damage the seals at all? Currently rebuilding my xr400 and africa twin, brakes are the next job!

@rshutterbug47 3 жыл бұрын

Because You Do Such A Good Job of Sorting Everything Out, You should Just put Some Cleaner mix in the Bag / or Bags ,& Just Put Water in The Tank,Good Video

@MakisPapageorgiou 6 жыл бұрын

Great video as always!The parts and especially the carb came out flawless!I just wanted to point out that you shouldn’t clean bearings with ultrasonic cleaners.The cleaner makes tiny little scoring inside the bearing races and actually destroys them.But we all knew you wouldn’t use those bearings wright?

@meganmoore4390 2 жыл бұрын

Or use used bearings! 😅

@jamtin3977 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that, I'll just replace my bearings. 🖐🇦🇺

@justinorwen1739 5 жыл бұрын

That Bright white work bench is killing me.

@cantosoares 3 жыл бұрын

Para peças carbonizadas é interessante usar um descarbonizante profissional... Abraço

@robertmarmaduke186 5 жыл бұрын

If the part is not heat-sensitive, (not plastic), you can get built up carbon off by simmering in a stainless kettle of water with a box of baking soda and a couple of Tide pods thrown in. Just let it simmer for a half-hour or so, and it 'cooks' the carbon off enough to buff or brush or scrape off easily, something that an ultrasonic cleaner can't achieve.

@elesjuan 6 жыл бұрын

A little late to teh party here, but I've got a hazard fraught ultrasonic cleaner adn thus far have not been disappointed in it. You do have to be careful about what you put in it, though. I cleaned my eye glasses and ended up stripping the paint right off the frames! Got them shits clean, though! LOL

@TanveerAhmad-vs6lc 5 жыл бұрын

Pls which liquid or chemical use to clean this silver housing?