I load the reservoir in my HW-17 with pure water for final rinsing, squirting cleaning fluid onto the LP from a handheld bottle. The VPI was the first record cleaner I found that satisfied my expectations and desires (the Nitty Gritty had failed). I started with a Cecil Watts Preener in 1968, graduated to the original Discwasher when it was introduced in the early 70's, which sufficed until the first affordable RCM's appeared in the 80's iirc. I didn't have the dough for a Keith Monks back then.
Vinyl cleaning and alcohol
Hej
What is the latest truth about alcohol being harmful or not harmful to vinyles?
I'v read that yiu should never use alcohol in the cleaning solution because of "this and that". I've never read anyone saying; "I've destroyed all my vinyls due to alcohol in the cleaning solution". On the other hand I have read several posts saying that they have been using alcohol for 5, 10 even 20 years without hearing any degeneration of the vinyles.
I got worried after have been cleaning all my best old vinyles with Okki Nokki cleaning fluid, so I searched the net for facts. I found hypotheses why alcohol is harmful and statements that it's not.
So what is the truth?
What is the latest truth about alcohol being harmful or not harmful to vinyles?
I'v read that yiu should never use alcohol in the cleaning solution because of "this and that". I've never read anyone saying; "I've destroyed all my vinyls due to alcohol in the cleaning solution". On the other hand I have read several posts saying that they have been using alcohol for 5, 10 even 20 years without hearing any degeneration of the vinyles.
I got worried after have been cleaning all my best old vinyles with Okki Nokki cleaning fluid, so I searched the net for facts. I found hypotheses why alcohol is harmful and statements that it's not.
So what is the truth?
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Gee, looks like no one uses this stuff anymore? https://images.search.yahoo.com/images/view;_ylt=Awr9Ime8lBZeQ.AAWAvBGOd_;_ylu=X3oDMTByNWU4cGh1BGNvb... One of my neighborhood stores has been using it for years. Old t- shirt, couple squirts and give it a good wipe. I've picked up countless stampers from him. I put them thru the Spin Clean with TAP WATER, and their good to go! What the heck is a vinyles? |
@lewm I also advocate a distilled water rinse after cleaning with my own mixture of isopropanol, non-ionic detergent, and water. Otherwise, I do believe the detergent can leave a residue What detergent do you use? Detergent can leave a residue if it is in the solution on the record when it dries. When using IPA and a rinse agent, TDS tests on filtered solution done after record cleaning indicate 0001-0005 ppm which is pretty much the same that the test indicates before cleaning records. With that protocol, rinsing is not needed. 99% IPA mixed with distilled water has 0000-0001ppm TDS count. If you filter out the dirt coming off the record during wash, the solution stays clean. I suggest a 0.35 micron filter. However, if you choose a detergent with a high TDS count when mixed with distilled water and do not filter, then yes, rinsing is advisable. When the solution on a record is clean after wash, then evaporative drying becomes an easy option. With a rinse agent in the solution, the solution sheets off the record when removed from the cleaning machine. Records will dry in ~20 minutes without a fan. TDS meters are inexpensive, around ~$15. Everyone cleaning records should have one. Alternatively you can measure electrical conductivity. Several meters measure both. I use this one:https://www.amazon.com/TDS-Meter-Digital-Water-Tester/dp/B07Z529M5L/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=7Pros+TDS&qid=1578552765&s=industrial&sr=1-3 |
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