Lyman Turbo Sonic Ultrasound Cleaner - "Untested Customer Return"

Lyman Turbo Sonic Ultrasound Cleaner - "Untested Customer Return" - [Repair]

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Жыл бұрын

I bought a Lyman Turbo Sonic Ultrasound Cleaner from eBay which was sold as an "Untested Customer Return" and we all know what that means!
Let's see if we can figure out the problem, and hopefully repair it!
Link to the replacement heater I used (UK).
www.allendale-ultrasonics.co....
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@wjhjr1415 7 ай бұрын

Love these shows with British folk. I could listen to them talk all day. They say funny things. Like they say "solder", "solder". In the US we say "soder". Oh wait! Are they right and we wrong? I think so!😂

@BuyitFixit 7 ай бұрын

😂😂😂Thanks 👍yes same with tomato and vitamins 🙂👍

@MikeyMack303 4 ай бұрын

Let's not forget Aluminium!

@BuyitFixit 4 ай бұрын

Isn't that aloo min umm 🤔😂😂

@dodgydruid 4 ай бұрын

Hmm us British were soldering when America was having a bunch of migrating Polynesians mooching about the place looking for somewhere to live and building funny shaped tents...

@larrybud 3 ай бұрын

wacky Canadians say "sold-er" as well!

@wisher21uk Жыл бұрын

Great fix someone probably the buyer turned the heater on with no liquid in the tank

@BuyitFixit Жыл бұрын

Yeah was thinking similar as there's no thermal cut out and the temperature sensor is on the other side of the tank.

@somethingelsehere8089 7 ай бұрын

Came here thinking the same thing. I have a Vevor unit that cautions against operation when empty.

@tattoos1988 Жыл бұрын

Just subscribed and I’m really enjoying watching all your videos some really great repairs thanks for sharing all the best

@BuyitFixit Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great feedback 👍

@g.fortin3228 9 ай бұрын

Great vid.. I have same one (but Harbor Freight branded) with a broken heater. It works great minus the broken element. After seeing the temp with it working, think I'll just continue to pour in hot water and my cleaner when I have an item to clean... your video was very helpful.

@BuyitFixit 9 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍yes just heating up a kettle and pouring it in would probably be equally as good. I was hoping it wasn't going to work at all, as it would have made a more interesting fix 😂👍

@g.fortin3228 9 ай бұрын

@@BuyitFixit it was super helpful though! showed me it's fine to use, and utilize my electric kettle for hotter water. just before boiling point I pour it in !

@snafu2350 5 ай бұрын

@@BuyitFixit I shouldn't think the gasket compound you used helped either: it would be thermally insulating is my expectation. Some thermally-conductive compound such as used for CPU+HS glues would have been a much better solution IMO

@BuyitFixit 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip 👍I just copied pretty much what the manufacturer already had on it.

@sp523 Жыл бұрын

Another great video as always. I have a non heated version of an ultrasonic cleaner and it is useful for cleaning small items.

@BuyitFixit Жыл бұрын

Thanks SP, I used it the other day when trying to repair our shower that was dripping. It was the ceramic shut off valve. I took it apart and tried cleaning it but had to end up buying a replacement as it was worn I guess.

@MrEwool Жыл бұрын

Living on the edge, now we know why if you ever just stop posting videos. Would it be possible to put isopropyl alcohol in the cleaner, thinking you would be able to place electronics in there with no worries. But a fun little video, nice and easy fix. Keep up the good work and looking forward to seeing more

@BuyitFixit Жыл бұрын

Thanks Morten, not sure about putting alcohol in it due to fumes which might explosive. Might make an interesting video! lol.

@wherami Жыл бұрын

i use a lighter to do all of my heat shrinking. when i was outside last spring doing this build stuff i was using a candle. that was a fun challenge.

@ianhelsbyservices Жыл бұрын

Hi, Wouldn't it be better to use a thermally conductive adhesive? Or perhaps thermal compound between the heater and bowl and then your silicone sealant around the edges to hold it on? I suppose for belt and braces a resettable thermal fuse inline wouldn't go amiss. I'd've expected the relay controlling the heater to have blown with that faulty switch. Is this cleaner to be resold or for your own use?

@BuyitFixit Жыл бұрын

I had thought about using some thermal paste as wasn't sure how well the silicone would transfer the heat, but they just seemed to have used the silicone and the site I got the heater from sold similar to adhere the heater. Think the relay will be ok as it's just a 100w resistive load. Agree with some kind of thermal fuse. No, just for personal use as I didn't have one and thought it might come in useful 🙂

@jamiejoker118 4 ай бұрын

I HAVE THE SAME ONE. I bypassed the timer and put a better cooling fan inside to cool the board transisters etc down the OEM fan is not good inoff even for standard operation.i did open the hole up behind fan to increase the air flow. 555 timer chip

@BuyitFixit 4 ай бұрын

Nice, Thanks for the suggestions 👍

@TechGorilla1987 10 ай бұрын

I'm just as happy that I subscribed to this channel as I was to subscribe to Vinces channel. It's a decent use of my free time.

@BuyitFixit 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Tech Gorilla 🙂

@TechGorilla1987 10 ай бұрын

@@BuyitFixit The part about your repairs and Vinces repairs is the fact that you both purchase spares and record the videos with that ultimate satisfaction of seeing the project done. I would still watch a series (like the Rolls too) but that long-format, take-it-to-completion style is really suited to my viewing habits. It's also the same with @menditmark.

@BuyitFixit 10 ай бұрын

Yes I don't usually try and drag stuff out over multiple videos, unless it's a failure video like the Dyson hot and cold fan, and then unexpectedly I get a message from a guy in Australia offering to send me his faulty non exploded board, which I had a chance of repairing, or as in this case where it was getting to be a bit of a long video, and a bit bigger project. I normally try to keep my stuff to around 30 minutes or so..

@599miata 6 ай бұрын

Very interesting repairs, mate. Switch plus heater.👍👍

@BuyitFixit 6 ай бұрын

Yes, I thought it would come in handy for cleaning things. Although I've only used it a couple of times since repairing it.

@FerniDeck 5 ай бұрын

Dear friend. I congratulate you for your patience and for your knowledge of technical deduction, which I also apply. I have one just like yours and I am writing to you far away from the coasts of Argentina. Best regards and go ahead with that. Ferni Deck by Garmin Deck

@BuyitFixit 5 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍best wishes from the UK 🙂

@FerniDeck 5 ай бұрын

@@BuyitFixit Greetings from the shores of Mar del Plata in the Argentina. Best regards and wishes too. buddy ! 😄 Ferni Deck

@BuyitFixit 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Ferni 👍

@oldguy8177able Ай бұрын

great video

@BuyitFixit Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@thetraindriver01 6 ай бұрын

Great fix, loved it 👍😊

@BuyitFixit 6 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@thetraindriver01 6 ай бұрын

@BuyitFixit just a thought on items to fix whilst it's on my mind, maybe coffee machines like dolce gusto or the like? You only need power, water and a coffee pod to test afterwards... plus you will get a coffee out of it too 😆

@dodgydruid 4 ай бұрын

I bought last year from Aliexpress something called an AIPIO, £20 inc shipping, its a dinky little thing but all stainless steel and a very potent ultrasonic action for its size. As I mainly deal with watch parts very useful size and it does lack a heater but has a degas function which is something useful for drying small metal parts and I just use hot water from the tap and put my parts into isopropyl alcohol or naptha (brilliant cleaner, buy it in large quantities as fast panel wipe which is the strongest naptha) in a little screw down glass jar and boy it gets stuff super clean.

@BuyitFixit 4 ай бұрын

Thank for you sharing that. Very useful information 👍

@andymouse 10 ай бұрын

Great fix ! sort of thing I would like but wouldn't buy because it wouldn't get used much but you have a right result !....cheers.

@BuyitFixit 10 ай бұрын

To be honest I've only used it a couple of times since fixing it. I thought it might be handy for cleaning plastics on old games or perhaps the odd carburetor from the kids quad bike or such.

@malinhead8468 Жыл бұрын

Wish I had your patience 😂.Top vid👍👍👍

@BuyitFixit Жыл бұрын

Thanks Malin Head👍👍👍

@TechGorilla1987 10 ай бұрын

@17:39 - STOP! Hammer time. I'll be here all week.

@BuyitFixit 10 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@Google_Is_Evil 10 ай бұрын

That heater is not going to heat very effectively being isolated from the tank with silicone. I would have put some thermal paste on the center and only done the outlines with silicone to attach it instead.

@BuyitFixit 10 ай бұрын

The original one was attached with silicone too. I did think similar, so I only used a very thin coat on the heater element and the majority was around the outside. As you say thermal paste might have been a better option. It might be why the original heater failed..

@Danielthornton61 3 ай бұрын

There's quite a few reviews on Amazon from people saying when they received that ultrasonic cleaner the heater wasn't working.

@BuyitFixit 3 ай бұрын

Hmm interesting. I wonder if it's a common problem

@ShawnsTechRescue 6 ай бұрын

I have the Harbor Freight version of this called Chicago Electric (its just a rebadged version of the same thing) it works great for cleaning parts from old video game controllers. Hopefully I never have to take mine apart!

@BuyitFixit 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info👍

@roneckler9937 6 ай бұрын

Ok, I have to admit. When I watch your channel, I look for the items you are fixing on (the big auction site) and everything I find there is selling for quite a bit of money, not including the outrageous shipping costs. You "must" have a secret in finding this stuff for cheap so you can repair it. Granted they are cheaper than something new, but still are expensive for something broken. 😁 what's your secret?

@BuyitFixit 6 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍unfortunately I don't think there is a secret. I normally have about 20 Ebay tabs open with different searches which I refresh every day. Sometimes I find an interesting item, sometimes not. Try things like 'faulty' or 'broken' or 'please read', 'no power' in different categories you're interested in. I've often seen things sell for not much cheaper than a working item too! Crazy!

@wherami Жыл бұрын

i am behind on your vids. catching up now on this one. Been building a lot of stuff lately.

@BuyitFixit Жыл бұрын

No worries 👍

@MaxStax1 3 ай бұрын

Mend it Mark on his KZfaq channel, uses an ultra-sonic cleaner to clean all sorts of electrical parts.

@BuyitFixit 3 ай бұрын

I've bought two bigger cleaners (faulty), so I'll probably do a video on those.

@skysurferuk 6 ай бұрын

A common way to check if the transducer is working is to drop some aluminium foil into the water. Holes should appear.

@BuyitFixit 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for that. Someone also mentioned the same 👍

@piotrnowak4870 5 ай бұрын

Well done again mate...All the best.

@BuyitFixit 5 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@specialservicesequipment393 10 ай бұрын

Those are sold under so many different names. They sell the same unit at HARBOR FREIGHT under their own name. Recently they replaced it with a much superior unit.

@BuyitFixit 10 ай бұрын

Yes I've seen that a few times over here too with different products. Same product but with different brand name printed on it.

@neiltheplayer 20 күн бұрын

✅

@BuyitFixit 19 күн бұрын

👍

@electromech7335 7 ай бұрын

When testing the heater switch were you doing some morse code or cw for us radio nerds?

@BuyitFixit 7 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂 was I asking for a CQ 😂😂

@electromech7335 7 ай бұрын

@@BuyitFixit I'm rusty ill have to listen again 😄 -.-. --.- caught a few letters.

@rztrzt Ай бұрын

Vinegar alone would clean that coin up. I had jars of coins and before counting/sorting them I would fill the jar with vinegar and leave it.

@BuyitFixit Ай бұрын

Yes I thought the same too, although I think the "ultrasonic" sped up the reaction somewhat.

@TechGorilla1987 10 ай бұрын

I'm curious what this unit does to a single sheet of 'aluminium' foil. That's the "real" test for ultrasonic transducers. Perhaps you address this in the video.

@BuyitFixit 10 ай бұрын

I just cleaned a penny with it, but you probably already saw by now. Thanks for commenting 👍

@jeisonsanchez4842 10 ай бұрын

Excellent repair video. The sheet of aluminum foil test will show where the dead/weak spots are on the ultrasonic cleaner.

@Beaublake12 Жыл бұрын

Can you put the link the the heater

@wisher21uk Жыл бұрын

How about trying “Allendale Ultrasonics” it’s at the top of the page it’s on😊

@BuyitFixit Жыл бұрын

I've updated the video description with the link 👍

@wherami Жыл бұрын

interesting , I thought pennies were only an american thing so I had to go look that up. Well I learned that today lol

@BuyitFixit Жыл бұрын

We used to have 1/2p too when I was a kid. Long inflated away...

@wherami Жыл бұрын

@@BuyitFixit wild man. Those must be incredible collector items now

@martinploughboy988 9 ай бұрын

@@BuyitFixit Too young to remember the farthing then.😉

@BuyitFixit 9 ай бұрын

@@martinploughboy988 yeah think my dad had a few kicking about 2 1/2p if I remember

@martinploughboy988 9 ай бұрын

@@BuyitFixit That a tanner, sixpence. A farthing is 1/4d

@grantcivyt 3 ай бұрын

In fairness, I suspect the white vinegar alone would brighten that penny

@BuyitFixit 3 ай бұрын

I know coke does, and acetic acid is great for removing rust / oxidisation on steel, although I'm no chemist 🙂

@grantcivyt 3 ай бұрын

@@BuyitFixit I just realized my typo. I meant to say the vinegar WOULD work alone.

@Emulation_Inflation Жыл бұрын

Sub! Bell!

@BuyitFixit Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@luckywetland Ай бұрын

ON/OF 🤣

@BuyitFixit Ай бұрын

Yes 😂

@kennybacchus1488 Жыл бұрын

Lyman. Turbo. Sonic untested. Customer