Vevor Ultrasonic Cleaner

[dogdog]

It's the 15L.

I had problems visualizing the capacity.

Would you say it’s too big or too small for 15L unit… I have the same problem visualize dimensions .

 

[finn]

We need them to clean small parts at work. Carbon on diesel piston ring lands and grooves laughed at the ultrasonic cleaners, though.

 

[gleman]

Would you say it’s too big or too small for 15L unit… I have the same problem visualize dimensions .

I think it's about the right size for me. It's light enough to stick on a shelf out of the way and I'm guessing that any larger would be a pain in the *** to move around.



It's sitting comfortably on my contractor size saw until I find a spot for it.

 

[soloz2]

Unwrapped a new ultrasonic cleaner and record drying rack today.

 

[Chuckster in NJ]

Thanks for the info. So would you say the Chinese are not up to task (i.e. underpowered) but safe to use? My main concern for something like an aluminum cylinder head or other small engine parts is damaging the metal, specifically critical areas (i.e. mating/sealing surfaces etc). It seems like that is a common use for these things, so assuming I use the appropriate solution, it should be ok?

I'd love a commercial unit but unless I can find a second hand one in the area, it would be out of the price range. Alternatively if I get reasonable use out of a Chinese unit for my needs and need to upgrade, I would be a little more justified in doubling down a higher quality unit.

"IF" there is questionable material to be cleaned (EG: Aluminum) I would suggest AVOID using an ultrasonic bath and take your time cleaning with Dawn detergent and a brush.

 

[finn]

When I was looking a year or two ago, there wasn’t much middle ground to choose from. It was either these low cos imports, or unaffordable domestic, industrial quality machines.

Believe the reviews. The stainless is ultra thin, the baskets an tea balls look and feel like dollar store items, and I doubt longevity is exemplary.

Still, they are cheap enough to be a low cost way to experiment and decide if you’re ready to dump a lot of money into a commercial model.

 

[pbon]

I bought the knob version of the Vevor 30L rather than the electronic version, figuring that was one less failure point.

 

[NORTON'S SHOP]

I have a retired laboratory ultrasonic cleaner. I am a petroleum based cleaner guy…. However I now re think what I use in my cleaner.

I put my parts in a glass jar with gasoline and put the jar in the cleaner which I filled with water. About 10 minutes later I walked by and the gasoline in the jar was in what looked like a rolling boil. I have never seen this before and think I was damn lucky I did not trigger an explosion. When I cut the cleaner off it was still boiling for a while.

I am now Leary to use petroleum products in my cleaner.

Why anyone would use gasoline for a parts cleaner is totally senseless. It works until it doesn't, and when it doesn't, it's usually too late.

 

[tncatadjuster]

I've had one for a few years with great success on motorcycle carbs. If there is a common misconception it is that it is a dishwasher. A very small amount of cleaner and degassing is all that is needed. The degassing had the biggest results, new clean fluid takes a while to become most effective.

 

[PiperCub49]

I've had one for a few years with great success on motorcycle carbs. If there is a common misconception it is that it is a dishwasher. A very small amount of cleaner and degassing is all that is needed. The degassing had the biggest results, new clean fluid takes a while to become most effective.

Sorry. What do you mean by degassing?

 

[tncatadjuster]

Sorry. What do you mean by degassing?

I'm not smart enough go in depth, but in layman's terms there are small micro bubbles in the solution that need to pop and go away so that the sound waves will create greater cavition at surface of the part, resulting in better cleaning. I loaned mine out and the guy kept cleaning the water and solution out replacing with way too much soap and it was never as efficient as it could be, he was disappointed. People do what they want.
Pre rinse parts with hot water and soap in the sink, from the shop HW tank fill vat and turn the unit's heater on, 20-30 minutes and it should be prepared for cleaning parts. I might run it two cycles of 10 minutes, I don't use it near as often at this time so I drain it and start fresh after a series of parts. I made a styrofoam box cover for sound, needs improvement.
Great Gizmo

 

[RPH]

Degassing the water by leaving the lid off and running the unit filled but empty for 5-10 minutes prior to using it.

 

[Doubled33]

Why anyone would use gasoline for a parts cleaner is totally senseless. It works until it doesn't, and when it doesn't, it's usually too late.

Old habits die hard. As a kid in the late 70’s early 80’s my grandfather always cleaned things in gasoline albeit not an ultrasonic cleaner. No safety glasses, no gloves…

The same grandfather that gave me cotton for ear protection while standing at the planer planing lumber.

 

[i4ni]

Obviously the proof is in the pudding. We need before and after pics to decide if they are up to the task. Let's see em

 

[tncatadjuster]

Obviously the proof is in the pudding. We need before and after pics to decide if they are up to the task. Let's see em

It’s a scam none of them work, it’s all an illusion. I’ve been here longer than you so….

 

[don309]

I've been eyeing an ultrasonic cleaner for some time - mostly these Amazon units for cost. I've heard good things but the reviews online always seem mixed.

Is it safe to use for aluminum? I wanted to get a large one to clean up long block parts prior to reassembly - oil pick up tubes, various hard lines, oil cooler sandwich, maybe even the entire bare aluminum cylinder head. I remember reading a thread about pitting aluminum so I'm a bit hesitant on critical parts. Not sure if that is a function of the ultrasonics/bubbles or the solution used.

Is Simple Green Pro HD safe on aluminum?


Simple Green Pro HD is your one-stop cleaner and degreaser! Simple Green Pro HD in a general cleaning dilution on floors, painted surfaces, aluminum, stainless or polished steel, chrome, plastics, vinyl, canvas, cabinets, counters, stove tops, refrigerators, sinks, showers, tile, and more.

 

[Farmall450]

I have one of those, it has been useless.

That one *****, but the pro one is nice.

My brother had that one, I recently bought the better HF one, that looks very similar to the Vevor. I added a copper street elbow and copper 1/2 ****** to use some reinforced vinyl tube for a nice drain down to ground height.

 

[Sumboodie]

I ordered a 15L one for $110 from the Amazonians. A jug of cleaner was another $30.

Have some 7.3L injectors to rebuild, figured it was worth a try.

 

[don309]

Well, after reading the reviews and what @Ryan and @finn said, I ended up ordering one.

I have a ton of greasy stuff to give it a shot.

Plus others have been using it (Amazon reviews) with some Simple Green in the mix or some other cleaners.

Others have used EvapoRust in a small bag with the tool inside and the bag in the water. Pretty cool actually.

Thanks Ryan!

I

 

[don309]

I just bought a creworks 15L on Ebay for $170.00 delivered (seller premiumautopart). I expect it here Saturday. Now the 1st project is going to be removing paint from air/heat vents. They were painted with a brush and look like ****. I have read of people putting thing in jars and ziplock bags. My question does it madder if the bag is black? These vent are 18" long, And obviously won't fit in the machine. My plan is to coat them with industrial strength pain stripper, add Simple Green Pro HD, friendly to aluminum, and water. Tie the bag off, and get them in the machine, as best I can. Thinking of running the heat at about 90°, since the lid won't be on.
I open to any suggestions!

 

[Sumboodie]

I just bought a creworks 15L on Ebay for $170.00 delivered (seller premiumautopart). I expect it here Saturday. Now the 1st project is going to be removing paint from air/heat vents. They were painted with a brush and look like ****. I have read of people putting thing in jars and ziplock bags. My question does it matter if the bag is black? These vent are 18" long, And obviously won't fit in the machine. My plan is to coat them with industrial strength pain stripper, add Simple Green Pro HD, friendly to aluminum, and water. Tie the bag off, and get them in the machine, as best I can. Thinking of running the heat at about 90°, since the lid won't be on.
I open to any suggestions!

Why do you need the ultrasonic cleaner? Just use the stripper like a normal person.

 

[don309]

It is very hard to get into the fins of the vents! I did 2 by hand and took forever! As I said this will be the 1st project. I do have a lot of other thing to do with it. I mainly want to know about using a trash bag.

 

[dogdog]

I just bought a creworks 15L on Ebay for $170.00 delivered (seller premiumautopart). I expect it here Saturday. Now the 1st project is going to be removing paint from air/heat vents. They were painted with a brush and look like ****. I have read of people putting thing in jars and ziplock bags. My question does it madder if the bag is black? These vent are 18" long, And obviously won't fit in the machine. My plan is to coat them with industrial strength pain stripper, add Simple Green Pro HD, friendly to aluminum, and water. Tie the bag off, and get them in the machine, as best I can. Thinking of running the heat at about 90°, since the lid won't be on.
I open to any suggestions!

It won’t remove paint well, you will be disappointed z

 

[don309]

It won’t remove paint well, you will be disappointed z

No more that doing it by hand. I'll give it a try. Than move on to carburetors.

 

[Sumboodie]

It is very hard to get into the fins of the vents! I did 2 by hand and took forever! As I said this will be the 1st project. I do have a lot of other thing to do with it. I mainly want to know about using a trash bag.

Brush on the stripper, let it be for an hour, wash off with hose or in the sink. Or in the shop dishwasher.

 

[The_Geologist]

I got a clone of the Vevor clone last Christmas. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09NMYRGZK/?tag=atomicindus08-20

It's heating capability is much better than the little 2.5 L one I started out with from HF. I've used it to clean mainly small engine parts and carbs. I just use Dawn and warm water when I first start it up and then let it heat to about 45 Celsius (113 F) before adding parts.

It is quite loud, but I just wear hearing protection if I'm in the garage while it is running. Sometimes it takes a couple of 20 minute runs to get the carbs all clean, but I like it. I used it a ton this past year on various projects.

 

[gleman]

Unwrapped a new ultrasonic cleaner and record drying rack today.

Take some pics when you do a LP run. I'd really like to see the rotisserie setup on one.

 

[soloz2]

Take some pics when you do a LP run. I'd really like to see the rotisserie setup on one.

First test run. I have some Groovewasher G-Sonic cleaner on the way and will pick up some distilled water to do some real cleaning, but I did run it on Christmas day with some filtered water I had just to see how it worked. It did pull a lot of crud off the records. I ran two batches with 5 records each run.

 

[tncatadjuster]

First test run. I have some Groovewasher G-Sonic cleaner on the way and will pick up some distilled water to do some real cleaning, but I did run it on Christmas day with some filtered water I had just to see how it worked. It did pull a lot of crud off the records. I ran two batches with 5 records each run.

Please let us know how this turns out for you, I'm very interested if successful.

 

[gleman]

First test run. I have some Groovewasher G-Sonic cleaner on the way and will pick up some distilled water to do some real cleaning, but I did run it on Christmas day with some filtered water I had just to see how it worked. It did pull a lot of crud off the records. I ran two batches with 5 records each run.

Awesome! Is it 1 LP at a time or can you do them dado-style with spacers? If you can get a shot of the drive side of the rotisserie that would be neat.

Sorry I didn't read it all the way!

 

[don309]

I just bought a creworks 15L on Ebay for $170.00 delivered (seller premiumautopart). I expect it here Saturday. Now the 1st project is going to be removing paint from air/heat vents. They were painted with a brush and look like ****. I have read of people putting thing in jars and ziplock bags. My question does it madder if the bag is black? These vent are 18" long, And obviously won't fit in the machine. My plan is to coat them with industrial strength pain stripper, add Simple Green Pro HD, friendly to aluminum, and water. Tie the bag off, and get them in the machine, as best I can. Thinking of running the heat at about 90°, since the lid won't be on.
I open to any suggestions!

So the cleaner came yesterday. Today I put a heavy coat of said stripper on the vent, and put it in a trash bag (32° here) and brought it in for about 1 hr. photo 1. Filled the largest jar I could find (plastic), with hot tap water & dawn and Simple Green Pro HD. Ran 2 15 min. cycles photos 2&3. Came out just okay. Than I used 3 cups Simple Green Pro HD, 3 cups Purple Power, a little less than 1/4 cup paint thinners, hot tap water couple dashes dawn. Ran a 15 min cycle & a 25 min cycle Photos 5&6. I was shocked all I did was wipe it with a rag and small copper brush.
First attempt with a ultrasonic cleaner SUCCESS!!!

 

[dogdog]

my 30L came today. Mighty try that and see if it works well.

 

[soloz2]

Awesome! Is it 1 LP at a time or can you do them dado-style with spacers? If you can get a shot of the drive side of the rotisserie that would be neat.

Sorry I didn't read it all the way!

Here you go. This just attaches to the back of the cleaner and it comes with a 24v power Supply, but probably really should get about 6v to slow the speed down.

 

[Ctopher]

Is Simple Green Pro HD safe on aluminum?


Simple Green Pro HD is your one-stop cleaner and degreaser! Simple Green Pro HD in a general cleaning dilution on floors, painted surfaces, aluminum, stainless or polished steel, chrome, plastics, vinyl, canvas, cabinets, counters, stove tops, refrigerators, sinks, showers, tile, and more.

This is new to me. I‘ve only used/buy SimpleGreen Aircraft, it’s made for use on aircraft and specifically list safe for aluminum.
It scares me to see so many people suggest simple green or purple power and aluminum in the same sentence.

CTopher

 

[Griff79]

Great heads up on this! I am looking to use this to clean cartridge cases for reloading and of course, dirty garage/machine parts. I purchased the 15L for $156.00 all in.
Thanks,
Griff

 

[BombShelter]

I bought the 6L with record spinner a couple years ago, awesome unit that cleans vinyl like there's no tomorrow.

 

[geneg]

I bought the 30L Vevor for $208 around NYE. Arrived last week, cleared a spot yesterday and started on a carb in my basement. Probably about an hour total. Steel items in a glass jar of greased lightning, brass items in a jar of simple green, aluminum/diecast in a plastic container of ammonia. All of the containers in the basket (off the bottom) and the unit filled with water.

Noise was not terrible. Did take awhile to heat up, but not bad. Cleaning overall pretty darned good. Had to use a toothbrush to get some carbon off the choke plate. Rinsed everything off in the sink & then reran in same containers with clean water to remove any residual chemicals. I couldn't have cleaned a carb as well or as quickly with the soak & spray method even with the "good" stuff we used to get.

Went down this morning to do the float bowl & some other misc stuff. Started it up, it ran for less than 5 minutes & went dead. No lights, no sound, no shaking ...........nothing. Breaker did not trip. No visable fuses on unit. Plugged & unplugged off & on rocker switch, 122.2 volts at their cord end.

I went to their website, West coast, so no phones, chat wouldn't load, so I started the email process. Their response thus far was asking for photos of the problem. I then sent pics of blank displays on front, unlit rocker switch on rear, & my voltmeter indicating voltage thru their cord.

I'll reserve a final review when I see how this develops. Sad thing is, I've had different models of this in my Amazon cart for several years. Bought direct because of the deal.

2 noticable downsides besides not working: hokey plastic hose for ballvalve drain that doesn't even connect & the constant promotional emails.

 

[ching0n]

What kind of fluid do you use in the Vevor? Just plain water or do you add something or not water but some kind of petroleum based cleaner?

I would guess that petroleum based wouldn't be recommended.

EDIT - I have a 10% off coupon when I look it up. So check it if you are on the fence.

i have a small jewelry one and use paint thinner. It smells like the stuff we used at work(agitation cleaner) and eats through oil/grease/etc... like not much else; safe for Al too. Dries w/o worrying about rust like water based products. I know there's different formulations of paint thinner (some more flammable than others) but this has a more mineral oil smell to it.

It's likely creating a flammable issue but don't let it get too hot.

FWIW: Vevor has these cheaper direct after sign up. No Amazon return policy tho:

VEVOR Ultrasonic Cleaner: For Deep Cleaning

Find the top VEVOR ultrasonic cleaner. For perfect and deep cleaning of all your items. Shop now for high performance units.

www.vevor.com

 

[goblue1998]

I bought a similar one off Amazon and in the first few hours it blew a fuse in the unit. I changed the fuse and no issues since then.

 

[dogdog]

**** I gotta open mine and test it