HI Charles,
The RCM vacuums off solutions with a nozzle at the end of its arm that is suspended slightly off the record bu a thread in between
that is automatically replaced. And the vacuum pump is a large and powerful medical grade one. If the nozzle touches the vinyl on a slightly warped record, it will stop the rotation and lift the record. To prevent this, I use a Stillpoints 1.6 lb record weight.
It is the only divise that suctions off its solution a grove at a time reaching deep down to the bottoms.
And I asked about new records. Keith said that new records need the cleaning most of all. There is an oil-like substance applied to the vinyl before it is stamped to allow it to be released. I notice a huge difference in new records as well as old.
Charles, I actually thought that you had recommended the KM RCM in a post. I did confirm that Better-Records uses one as well as many dealers who offer their clients a free cleaning service. It is super fun to watch it in action! Very gratifying. Once a record undergoes this deep cleaning it is good for years if stored properly.
The RCM vacuums off solutions with a nozzle at the end of its arm that is suspended slightly off the record bu a thread in between
that is automatically replaced. And the vacuum pump is a large and powerful medical grade one. If the nozzle touches the vinyl on a slightly warped record, it will stop the rotation and lift the record. To prevent this, I use a Stillpoints 1.6 lb record weight.
It is the only divise that suctions off its solution a grove at a time reaching deep down to the bottoms.
And I asked about new records. Keith said that new records need the cleaning most of all. There is an oil-like substance applied to the vinyl before it is stamped to allow it to be released. I notice a huge difference in new records as well as old.
Charles, I actually thought that you had recommended the KM RCM in a post. I did confirm that Better-Records uses one as well as many dealers who offer their clients a free cleaning service. It is super fun to watch it in action! Very gratifying. Once a record undergoes this deep cleaning it is good for years if stored properly.