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I typically use an ultrasonic cleaner for the final stages of cleaning after a pass through a solvent tank.

I’m curious as to what solutions you may have tried and what you have found the most successful.

Pictured are all the internal parts from the Victor 9-55 Automatic Electrola after cleaning and a 10-50 prior to cleaning..

Thanks for your replies!

Mark

Gosh, it looks like there is zero interest in using and ultrasonic cleaner with phonograph parts.

I’ve tried this Branson solution and one from Elma. Both are non-ammoniated so they don’t stink up the shop or lead to headaches from exposure. The Elma A4 solution is a bit more aggressive and a 1% to 5% dilution is all that is needed. The 2.5 liter bottle will make about 15 gallons of mixture. The Branson IS product is less costly but a 10-15% dilution is recommended. The Elma A4 product seems to work better on greasy parts.

I welcome feedback about other brands of solutions.
The cost may seem high to some of you, I don’t wish to start a conversation along that line.

Mark

I just purchased an ultrasonic cleaner on Black Friday but haven't used it yet. Looking forward to reduced mess when cleaning motors and springs.

Thanks
Andreas

Talk with ticticdok for a lot of info….he knows his stuff on these types of things…