CleanerVinyl-Ultrasonic record cleaner

whart,

Hi whart,  The (vapor) = steam does make a wet record while steaming. A big positive is that the weight/force behind the steam, allows the initial crud to be washed away. This is assuming the user holds the lp over a sink as I do. (Some seem to use a flat (lazy susan) type of platform).

I'm currently using a DB steamer. The low cost of steamers on Amazon lends themselves to be virtual no-brainers as far as price goes as they are usually refunded if they don't meet one's expectations. So, I'd say just start experimenting.

I could make an argument for one that's more ergonomically correct, which is a plus. The main factor is a consistent steam pattern, consistent pressure along with a tank that holds at least 8 ounces of heated water.

I own the original Mapleshade. Very expensive. I've purchased 3 others on Amazon since for under the MS's original price.

Slaw,

The Vinyl Stack holder has 1" spaces between the LP's.  The reason I recommend the 6L tank is that one gallon, which is the measure its sold by in the local supermarket @ c69 makes the perfect fill level so that the LP's are submerged with all the grooves in the water and not so high it reaches the holder.  

I have owned the AD machine too - I don't like the rollers because they leave an exit mark where they disengage, clearly audible when playing a "cleaned" record

Good Listening


Peter

@dgarretson ,

I think your post proves that there should still be a concern for the amount of force behind these US cleaners and their effect on vinyl records.

@pbnaudio,

Also, the rollers in the AD also take up much needed room that is better suited to allow for more cavitation action.

@slaw 

The potential issue is excessive heat, not force or pulsing action per se.  Keeping the LP in rotation and the bath temp below 45C addresses the heat issue. In addition, the Elma allows you to dial down the pulsing mechanism, if desired.