Unboxing and Testing an Ultrasonic Cleaner on Gun Parts

In this here video I unbox and have the first trial run on an ultrasonic parts cleaner. The parts cleaner I went with was the 6 liter version from Central Machinery. I picked it up from harbor freight for around $170 I believe. The solvent I used was simple green, and the objective was to clean some gun parts that I'd been struggling to get a good clean on in the past.

[@mindbender50]

Step One: Preheat to desired temp before putting components in..(Can take a while depending on power and size of unit)
Step Two: Run ultrasonic bath empty with only cleaning liquid and demineralized water in it for ten minutes to allow for degassing
Step Three: Put in Components and turn on timer for ultrasonic cleaning!
This will give you a more effective cleaning!

[@noexcuses6727]

Try using Ed 's Red solution in it.
Look up Ed's Red for the receipe
Fantastic cleaner for firearms.

[@Daddy53751]

I just got mine and haven’t even fired it up yet.
I did watch a few good tips & tricks videos, and one great tip is put your parts in zip lock bag with the solvent, and only put water in the machine.
Guess it saves on solvent waste (the good stuff ain’t cheap) and zero clean up!👍🏻

[@sniperofbuffalo]

Nice, I was looking at getting one of these for the same purpose. I got some C&R guns that could use a good bath.

[@someguy8446]

I bought one of these from Harbor Freight and use it with slip 2000 ultrasonic cleaner. It works great. I just hope it holds up over the long run. Time will tell.

[@rosewood_outdoors]

I’ve been happy with it so far, true, only time will tell if they hold up

[@Mud_Duck_Sports]

Used mine last week with simple green. It took the paint right off the charging handle.

[@rosewood_outdoors]

Yeah I would only put aluminum stuff in for a brief time, or use a different compound for that stuff

[@phoban1329]

Have you, or could you, measure the actual Wattage of your ultrasonic cleaner. My cleaner is listed as 180 watts for the ultrasonic transducers. When I measure it with a Kill-a-Watt meter using only the ultrasonic function of the cleaner, it measures between 110 and 135 watts. I would be interested in knowing what your model is rated as and the actual power consumption. You posted a great video and I appreciate the information you provided.

[@EN2HAMMSTER]

I have the same set up, but I use Simple Green PRO HD it's safe on metal including aluminum.

[@rosewood_outdoors]

I think that’s the purple one, probably what I’ll get next time around

[@GunStoreViking]

Using gloves while handling the parts and cleaning solution should be recommended. Even if the cleaning solution isn't toxic the stuff coming off the parts might contain toxins.

[@rosewood_outdoors]

Good point

[@jamestorres4705]

How do you dispose of the used solvent?

[@rosewood_outdoors]

Simple green is environmentally friendly so with enough dilution you can run it through the storm sewer (double check me on that one before you do it yourself)

[@tylerseboe]

Most reviewers assumed the temperature readout was Fahrenheit and was 100 plus the number. Did the instructions specify Celsius?

[@rosewood_outdoors]

I threw the instructions away a while ago, but I believe I figured it out by taking the advertised temp range (which was in Fahrenheit) and converted it to Celsius, and that matched up with the range that the machine displayed. Not a 100 percent guarantee but since it was made in china it seemed logical

[@rosewood_outdoors]

If I get around to it I’ll run it up to a certain temp and verify with a thermometer

[@zimmerlieg]

How much is it?

[@SSQAC]

About $180 from Harbor Freight

[@rosewood_outdoors]

@@SSQACsounds about right

[@Tomato24w23]

Are you sure that unit is a she? Now days you just don't know it could be transgender 😊

[@noexcuses6727]

Only west of the Rockies

[@Tomato24w23]

@@noexcuses6727 got it thanks 😊