How Well Do Ultrasonic Cleaners Really Work?

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  • @CameronNiemela
    @CameronNiemela  6 років тому +31

    Have you guys tried using an ultrasonic cleaner before?
    The cleaner I'm using here: amzn.to/2EvTZs9
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    • @thecambiker
      @thecambiker 6 років тому +1

      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
      @BrandonBigB956 6 років тому

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

    • @chaospenguin1
      @chaospenguin1 6 років тому +2

      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
      @DataToTheZero 6 років тому +2

      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
      @tenlittleindians 6 років тому +1

      Scotch bright wheel link is dead, 404 error.

  • @arnljotseem8794
    @arnljotseem8794 5 років тому +373

    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
      @gary.richardson 5 років тому +10

      Arnljot Seem thanks for sharing that!

    • @christianw.8129
      @christianw.8129 5 років тому +5

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

    • @wakkywabbit5446
      @wakkywabbit5446 5 років тому +1

      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
      @altkev 3 роки тому +2

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

    • @petergoudy9013
      @petergoudy9013 3 роки тому

      Brilliant! Retrieving is easy also.

  • @salfrey317
    @salfrey317 6 років тому +16

    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.

  • @MarkZeds
    @MarkZeds 5 років тому +96

    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
      @John-gm8ty 5 років тому +1

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

    • @tungsten8290
      @tungsten8290 5 років тому +30

      thanks for sharing your experience for the education of others!

    • @joef.3094
      @joef.3094 5 років тому +7

      thanks for the heads up !

    • @gymkhanadog
      @gymkhanadog 4 роки тому +7

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

    • @DavidJones-ib3zy
      @DavidJones-ib3zy 3 роки тому +2

      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 .

  • @casmitherz
    @casmitherz 6 років тому +20

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

  • @Zodliness
    @Zodliness 5 років тому +3

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

  • @paulmader1052
    @paulmader1052 5 років тому +3

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

  • @shanelavarello217
    @shanelavarello217 6 років тому +2

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

  • @EltallerdeJeffer
    @EltallerdeJeffer 5 років тому +6

    Un verdadero review. Un gran abrazo!!!

  • @keeganfoster1792
    @keeganfoster1792 3 роки тому +1

    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

  • @killer_3.815
    @killer_3.815 6 років тому +2

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

  • @PyroShim
    @PyroShim 6 років тому +1

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

  • @jasonyz2504
    @jasonyz2504 6 років тому +5

    Another great Video. Keep it up. 💯

  • @timspychalla
    @timspychalla 5 років тому +14

    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
      @jameseastwood4984 4 роки тому

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

  • @lewisrudd2274
    @lewisrudd2274 6 років тому +3

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

  • @Desertduleler_88
    @Desertduleler_88 5 років тому +2

    Amazing job on that carburetor, almost new.

  • @zonta71
    @zonta71 3 роки тому

    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

  • @joshmx7161
    @joshmx7161 6 років тому +10

    Honestly can't wait to see the cr250 finished.

  • @jamtin3977
    @jamtin3977 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @FilterYT
    @FilterYT 6 років тому

    Thanks Cameron, another great job!

  • @mxrider2strokebraaap54
    @mxrider2strokebraaap54 6 років тому +1

    Awesome work as always!👌

  • @Spitfireseven
    @Spitfireseven 3 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @vintagekyoshodotcom
    @vintagekyoshodotcom 3 роки тому +1

    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 UA-cam

  • @endlessprogression9543
    @endlessprogression9543 6 років тому +1

    Keep it up cam channel is growing fast!!

  • @hreindustries
    @hreindustries 6 років тому +1

    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.

  • @roncooke2188
    @roncooke2188 5 років тому +1

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

  • @robec62
    @robec62 3 роки тому +1

    Very helpful. Thank you.

  • @TPA_JW
    @TPA_JW 6 років тому

    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!

  • @roberttownsend3821
    @roberttownsend3821 6 років тому +2

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

  • @swiftey1659
    @swiftey1659 6 років тому +4

    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
      @swiftey1659 6 років тому

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

  • @johnharrison2466
    @johnharrison2466 5 років тому +2

    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

  • @powermetalmanfred
    @powermetalmanfred 5 років тому +1

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

  • @MichaelSabo
    @MichaelSabo 6 років тому +8

    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
      @graemewilliams1308 6 років тому +2

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

    • @gymkhanadog
      @gymkhanadog 4 роки тому +3

      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.

  • @Hackbridge1963
    @Hackbridge1963 Рік тому +1

    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! 🙏🏽🇬🇧

  • @awittypilot8961
    @awittypilot8961 6 років тому +2

    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

  • @astulbran673
    @astulbran673 6 років тому

    Awesome work..

  • @captainjohnh9405
    @captainjohnh9405 5 років тому

    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.

  • @mikemoore9757
    @mikemoore9757 5 років тому

    Good demo!

  • @user-vw8sj8co5i
    @user-vw8sj8co5i 3 роки тому

    Nice man, good infomation for all

  • @rpinarreta
    @rpinarreta 5 років тому

    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.

  • @coolmusic1579
    @coolmusic1579 4 роки тому +4

    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.

  • @kuki1358
    @kuki1358 6 років тому +13

    Greetings from Poland ❤️

  • @mikepoteet1443
    @mikepoteet1443 Рік тому

    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.

  • @petecurran3995
    @petecurran3995 2 роки тому

    Nice job there - I'm shopping! 👌🏻

  • @MrEzplay
    @MrEzplay 4 роки тому

    That was awesome 👏

  • @Okipouros
    @Okipouros 6 років тому

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

  • @pantinor
    @pantinor 6 років тому +1

    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?

  • @Albatr0ss222
    @Albatr0ss222 6 місяців тому +1

    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).

  • @evanhord3038
    @evanhord3038 6 років тому

    Great video!

  • @Dredogg820
    @Dredogg820 6 років тому +1

    You make good bike builds man

  • @nat5720
    @nat5720 6 років тому

    Awesome stuff

  • @NomadMechanic
    @NomadMechanic 6 років тому +1

    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.

  • @zefa201
    @zefa201 6 років тому

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

  • @wellzein
    @wellzein 4 роки тому +1

    Vocês é muito bom em seu trabalho 🦅🇧🇷

  • @countryside8122
    @countryside8122 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @pate7934
    @pate7934 6 років тому +1

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

  • @ClassicTrialsChannel
    @ClassicTrialsChannel 6 років тому

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

  • @hashiramasenju4846
    @hashiramasenju4846 5 років тому

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

  • @elizabethbrown4215
    @elizabethbrown4215 5 років тому

    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?

  • @eiliannoyes5212
    @eiliannoyes5212 5 років тому

    Greetings and many thanks.

  • @TanveerAhmad-vs6lc
    @TanveerAhmad-vs6lc 5 років тому

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

  • @SneakySteevy
    @SneakySteevy 11 місяців тому +1

    You put assembled bearings in it?

  • @ronyerke9250
    @ronyerke9250 5 років тому

    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?

  • @jeromegouin3449
    @jeromegouin3449 6 місяців тому

    Would you recommend always set temp at 55?

  • @MakisPapageorgiou
    @MakisPapageorgiou 6 років тому +6

    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
      @meganmoore4390 2 роки тому +1

      Or use used bearings! 😅

    • @jamtin3977
      @jamtin3977 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @lindenphilippson
    @lindenphilippson 6 років тому

    Another A+ Video!

  • @robertmarmaduke186
    @robertmarmaduke186 5 років тому +2

    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.

  • @Monjar3
    @Monjar3 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @revolution51
    @revolution51 3 роки тому

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

  • @GravityBikesEC
    @GravityBikesEC 5 років тому +1

    How many liters is the machine you used?

  • @ek8710
    @ek8710 2 роки тому

    How long did you run the carb in the tank for?

  • @nunurbuisness5578
    @nunurbuisness5578 3 роки тому

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

  • @glenanderson6411
    @glenanderson6411 6 років тому

    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

  • @Bovrinox
    @Bovrinox Рік тому

    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!

  • @calymokry1589
    @calymokry1589 5 років тому

    thank you

  • @trawmmwart8149
    @trawmmwart8149 2 роки тому

    It is shaking through your floor ? If yes how far the vibration can go

  • @TubeYouGuru
    @TubeYouGuru 6 років тому +138

    Who puts their vice in the middle of the bench??

    • @damuryder9985
      @damuryder9985 6 років тому +26

      Someone who don’t give a shit

    • @doacarnage
      @doacarnage 5 років тому +10

      Omg I was just about to post the same thing, when I saw that I skipped the whole video. Anyone who mounts a vise in the middle of a bench cant be doing anything properly

    • @NashCustoms
      @NashCustoms 5 років тому +9

      I think it’s so he can get better shots when using it and recording.

    • @Dr.Stein99
      @Dr.Stein99 5 років тому +3

      Model makers, jewelers. If not used for hammering and squishing, it's more like a hand to hold something while work on it sitting down comfortably.

    • @ZippyGoFast
      @ZippyGoFast 5 років тому +1

      🤣

  • @GearHeadGeeks
    @GearHeadGeeks 2 роки тому

    Where did you get the Saf-2-Kleen?

  • @novaghost848
    @novaghost848 4 роки тому +2

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

  • @thareal1318
    @thareal1318 6 років тому +1

    I’ve been waiting for this video!!!

  • @TanveerAhmad-vs6lc
    @TanveerAhmad-vs6lc 5 років тому

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

  • @LuchoPortugayo
    @LuchoPortugayo 5 років тому +1

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

  • @CoralReef69
    @CoralReef69 6 років тому

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

  • @MyTubeSVp
    @MyTubeSVp 6 років тому +1

    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 !

  • @damensutherland7081
    @damensutherland7081 Рік тому

    Do you got a link for 30 l ultrasonic cleaner

  • @rubinsteinway
    @rubinsteinway 2 місяці тому

    I have the similar model, there are a few things I don't understand. Yellow sticker "do not plug power..." I just don't get it. Do they mean fill it with liquid and then plug into the wall? What danger if I do the reverse? Also, I set the temp to 30 but it actually went up to 36. Why would that happen? BTW, I'll be using the device to clean watch parts. Many thanks.

  • @billywright8606
    @billywright8606 4 роки тому

    How often do you change the solution

  • @250race
    @250race 5 років тому +1

    What is the best thing you could use on aluminum carburetor?
    To make it look new.

    • @haydona1845
      @haydona1845 5 років тому

      Simple green D or something like that. Cleans really good and is easy on aluminum

  • @BORNFROMaLEGO
    @BORNFROMaLEGO 3 роки тому

    Hi does anyone know if this method would be sufficient for cleaning a carb main and pilot jets?

  • @s1914
    @s1914 3 роки тому

    Damn I've got to get one!!

  • @eurocopternur1565
    @eurocopternur1565 3 роки тому +1

    Wow...tanks

  • @EricPollarrd
    @EricPollarrd 3 роки тому

    What’s the grade or name of that buff wheel? Cheers

  • @jarnosaarinen4583
    @jarnosaarinen4583 5 років тому

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

  • @johnpipping3848
    @johnpipping3848 4 роки тому

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

  • @jonienglish3231
    @jonienglish3231 6 років тому

    What Liquid Cleaner you using ?

  • @simonegrieco132
    @simonegrieco132 5 років тому

    Che tipo di spazzola per la lucidatura è?

  • @jordanmorrissey3921
    @jordanmorrissey3921 Рік тому

    Was there a control group? any stuff that just went into the degreaser to see the difference that the ultrasonic cleaner by itself caused?

  • @cantosoares
    @cantosoares 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @elesjuan
    @elesjuan 6 років тому +1

    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

  • @whiterazer1
    @whiterazer1 5 років тому +1

    This seems like an effective and fast way to clean parts. Will a more expensive machine yield better results? How about using a different liquid? Can this be used on all types of materials, such as rubber seals?

    • @michaelclean771
      @michaelclean771 3 роки тому +2

      The cleaning result will depend on suitable frequency, suitable power, suitable temperature, suitable size, and others. It will be different from case to case. Ultrasonic cleaning is working better on hard parts cause the soft parts will absorb the sound energy.