Vevor Ultrasonic Cleaner

[Ryan]

I bought one of these small ultrasonic cleaners for rusty hardware last year. It works as you would expect - it cleans small things really well. All you are really doing is replacing your effort with a loud noise that ya gotta deal with.... cuz this thing is way louder than I expected. But overall, I really like it.

Anyway, I just got an email that it is on sale and figure'd I'd pass it on... I got the 10L and at $150 it's wayyy worth it.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0140M8H80?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Motown]

Another good method for cleaning rusty bolts, is Lysol toilet bowl cleaner. just soak them in the solution. The one for lime & rust is the flavor I use.

 

[finn]

I bought one from Vevor a couple of years ago, big enough foe a whole Holley carb. Still works, but I don’t use it much because of the noise, even though it’s across the shop from where I usually work

 

[Shocker]

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.

 

[Shocker]

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!

 

[dogdog]

They have the 15L one for few box more same brand but different link

 

[vwpieces]

I have a 10L with no digitals. Went to a good price last fall @ $125, just missed the $118 deal on it.

So far had 2 motorcycle carbs in it. Used pinesol straight. Worked well. Most common complaint with these are the LONG heat times.

 

[pbon]

You can also register at the Vevor website and get 20% off what may be an already discounted price plus a $5 coupon if the price is over $199. I just bought the 30L version with knobs for $208.

 

[wire]

I use Simple Green in my ultrasonic cleaner. I have also used rubbing alcohol to clean excess flux off circuit boards.

 

[finn]

For small parts, I put simple green in a mayonnaise jar, inside the stainless case which I fill with plain water.

Makes cleanup easier, and I don’t waste as much simple green. The jar doesn’t seem to slow things down much.

 

[Doubled33]

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 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.

 

[Rocket3004]

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.

 

[Flitch]

Cavatation AKA “the bubbles part” is totally safe for aluminum. Select a cleaning solution designed for the auto industry. Reputable ultrasonic companies (crest, Branson, sharpertek) offer good/concise information through their website and customer service and will point you in the right direction. the chemistry of advanced cleaning solutions is … a lot to take in.

Basically, I use; a general purpose degreaser (simple green + a small bit of powdered laundry detergent) I use this for mostly everything. I use Branson MC3 solution for carbs and similar engine parts. The solution matters especially when the part is important or expensive. I’ve used straight gas too and didn’t blow up.

A used Branson200 ultrasonic cleaner is up there with the best purchases I’ve ever made. The large Chinese ultrasonic cleaners available on Amazon tend to be underpowered for the volume of liquid. They might kinda work but I avoid them.

 

[tmshort]

I have one that looks just like this but different brand (probably same chinese factory)
I have used it for all kinds of stuff, many many parts on restoration of several early 1970's Honda motorbikes.
I get the purple simple green - it does not discolor aluminum. The green stuff will darken some aluminum, esp if you forget and leave it in. In my experience the purple stuff does not. I have also used "aviation simple green" with success.
I fill the tank with hot water, speeds up the heating process.
Put the parts in ziploc baggies or jars or whatever other container fits, and fill the smaller containers with the cleaning solution. Saves on product.

Works great for carbs, tools, parts, etc etc.

It is kinda loud but I have been very happy with mine.

 

[dogdog]

I know some guy in YouTube used ultrasonic cleaner to infuse his whiskey with some oak flavor from small chunk of oak from the whiskey barrel. If you make your own whiskey or like accelerated aged whiskey

 

[Flitch]

I have one that looks just like this but different brand (probably same chinese factory)
I have used it for all kinds of stuff, many many parts on restoration of several early 1970's Honda motorbikes.
I get the purple simple green - it does not discolor aluminum. The green stuff will darken some aluminum, esp if you forget and leave it in. In my experience the purple stuff does not. I have also used "aviation simple green" with success.
I fill the tank with hot water, speeds up the heating process.
Put the parts in ziploc baggies or jars or whatever other container fits, and fill the smaller containers with the cleaning solution. Saves on product.

Works great for carbs, tools, parts, etc etc.

It is kinda loud but I have been very happy with mine

Yes, simple green will darken aluminum

I use ziplock bags for chainsaw chains and very dirty/greasy fasteners. Small carburetors get disassembled and cleaned in a beaker.

A “mesh tea ball” helps keep exceptionally small parts together. All the debris falls through the mesh easy peazy.

Stainless Steel Mesh Tea Ball
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BYSDYPNZ?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[gleman]

I've been wanting one for a few years now. I pulled the trigger on the 15L for $159.

 

[dogdog]

indecisions here... do I need at 15L or 30L?

30L
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DJ23WKV/?tag=atomicindus08-20 $249

15L
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083KG45Y6?tag=atomicindus08-20 $159

anyone know what is a good size for garage ?

 

[The Cobbler]

anyone know what is a good size for garage ?

depends on what you're doing .

 

[Flitch]

anyone know what is a good size for garage ?

I recently upgraded to this:

Volume	Tank Size	Overall Size	Weight	Ultrasonic Power	Heater Power
5.6 L	L: 11.5" W: 6" D: 6"	L: 12.7" W: 9.5" H: 11.3"	15 lbs 6.8 Kg	130W	N/A

^ plenty large enough yet still easy to manage.

My thoughts are 30L is WAY overkill. burdensome to deal with and maintain, inefficient to heat that much liquid.

every shop/garage is different; if that's the size you need then that's the size you need.

 

[Kail]

Thanks for the heads up big dawg. You ever put a watch in one of these? I have a divers watch that I assume would be fine. Ryan if anyone I know has done this, it is you.

 

[Sumboodie]

I've never had luck with those cleaners vs using a parts washer or carb dip.

Probably fine for small not very dirty part like jewlery or watches, but not much use for auto or heavy equipment.

 

[wire]

I've never had luck with those cleaners vs using a parts washer or carb dip.

Probably fine for small not very dirty part like jewlery or watches, but not much use for auto or heavy equipment.

I started with this and it's always worked great. I've cleaned very dirty carburetors and brake parts and it worked great. I bought the new 6 liter model when it came out (with a 25% off coupon).

 

[Sumboodie]

I started with this and it's always worked great. I've cleaned very dirty carburetors and brake parts and it worked great. I bought the new 6 liter model when it came out (with a 25% off coupon).

I have one of those, it has been useless.

 

[WildBill]

I started with this and it's always worked great. I've cleaned very dirty carburetors and brake parts and it worked great. I bought the new 6 liter model when it came out (with a 25% off coupon).

I got a couple of these free from work, I use them constantly to degrease and clean car parts. Works great. I use that purple stuff I can't remember the name of. Just did a bunch of 67-68 Cougar/Mustang convenience group door latches, came out spotless after 4 mins in the tank and then a little brushing with an old paintbrush and giant Qtips. They were really bad to start with, solid old black grease and dirt.

 

[M6erfan]

I have one of those, it has been useless.

Used one for years to clean m'cycle carbs and various small parts. Far from useless.

 

[Shocker]

Mine just arrived. Looking forward to setting it up in the shop and trying it out.

 

[gleman]

Thanks for the heads up big dawg. You ever put a watch in one of these? I have a divers watch that I assume would be fine. Ryan if anyone I know has done this, it is you.

Don't put a watch in one. The band is ok, not the watch itself.

 

[dogdog]

I started with this and it's always worked great. I've cleaned very dirty carburetors and brake parts and it worked great. I bought the new 6 liter model when it came out (with a 25% off coupon).

Have that and it's great for oil burner nozzles, eye glasses, small engine carbs... the question is there a huge differences when upgrade to the 15L or 30L practical use sense... spec wise 15L is 300Watt Transducer means 6x 50Watt or 5x60watt (which ever makes the math works to be 300watt) I think... the 30L is 600Watt transducers.

User perspective ? might be too strong for eye glasses but other things ?

 

[dogdog]

depends on what you're doing .

lol just buying tools. so I can conquer the world.

 

[Chuckster in NJ]

I have that small one from Horror Freight and it has worked well for cleaning hand gun parts.…… Take the gun apart and put the parts in a plastic bag filled with 50% water and 50% Ballistol.

 

[2manytools]

I use a cheap jewel cleaner I got on Amazon years ago. Put some WD de-ruster in it, and have cleaned a lot of small parts. sometimes pull out the old electric toothbrush to do deeper cleans. but many times, I could have used a bit larger

 

[tmshort]

My feeling was that bigger is better; a bit more of a pain with small parts in terms of the volume of water, but you can use small bags/containers as mentioned several times above.
But having the bigger tank when you have big stuff to clean is nice, as more stuff fits.

 

[Flitch]

Have that and it's great for oil burner nozzles, eye glasses, small engine carbs... the question is there a huge differences when upgrade to the 15L or 30L practical use sense... spec wise 15L is 300Watt Transducer means 6x 50Watt or 5x60watt (which ever makes the math works to be 300watt) I think... the 30L is 600Watt transducers.

User perspective ? might be too strong for eye glasses but other things ?

the frequency of waves is what determines the "intensity" of cleaning action. 20k Hz = larger and more explosive bubbles. 100K hz = smaller and more gentle bubbles. i've used a 30L unit with 1200W of transducer power to clean my sunglasses. they just clean faster

 

[gleman]

Mine showed up today!



The control panel made me smile.



I read the instructions and found out I was wrong about watches. I still don't think I'm going to throw my watches in there.



I'll fire it up after Christmas and see how she runs.

 

[dogdog]

Is that the 30L or 15L?

 

[gleman]

Is that the 30L or 15L?

It's the 15L.

I had problems visualizing the capacity.

 

[tarmy]

Well, damnit. Another thing I just didn’t know I needed.
It is a good thing I needed a Christmas present for myself…

30L on the way…will report back…

Merry Christmas all you CGers!

 

[soloz2]

I'm hoping there's one under the tree for me with the vinyl spinner.

 

[Rocket3004]

Cavatation AKA “the bubbles part” is totally safe for aluminum. Select a cleaning solution designed for the auto industry. Reputable ultrasonic companies (crest, Branson, sharpertek) offer good/concise information through their website and customer service and will point you in the right direction. the chemistry of advanced cleaning solutions is … a lot to take in.

Basically, I use; a general purpose degreaser (simple green + a small bit of powdered laundry detergent) I use this for mostly everything. I use Branson MC3 solution for carbs and similar engine parts. The solution matters especially when the part is important or expensive. I’ve used straight gas too and didn’t blow up.

A used Branson200 ultrasonic cleaner is up there with the best purchases I’ve ever made. The large Chinese ultrasonic cleaners available on Amazon tend to be underpowered for the volume of liquid. They might kinda work but I avoid them.

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.