I'm interested in the Vevor ultrasonic cleaner for the $200 as I would not use it constantly but have a VPI 16.5 also. What do the users of this cleaner have to say about its cleaning ability, ease of use, dependability, use of any surfactant or wetting agent with the water or some other type of liquid?
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I have a modest lp collection, mixed bag of original college age purchases, used records before the current renewed interest, and some newer albums to replace some older issues from the p mount needle days. Have a vpi 16 machine and audio intelligent form 6 fluid. I’m not finding a significant improvement on my noisier issues. The price of ultrasonic cleaners have come down to a price I would consider. Appreciate the experiences of those who have purchased the ultrasonic machines, are they superior to my vpi and are the less expensive models effective?
TIA
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Here is a video I did on the whole subject! There is no comparison to any type of cleaning that works better and truly brings old albums back to life! Also I clean ALL my new albums this way and you would be shocked how filthy brand new albums are! Manufacturing plants are dirty places but come on! Check out this video and I'll make you a believer!
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Mbs3 - This is the exact setup I have. Really excellent results with it! I know the best results would come from a machine that can do a frequency of 60kHz to 70kHz but the price for those goes up dramatically. For people on a budget but really want something that does a very good job these ultrasonic units are excellent! I did change one thing. I felt the motor turns too quickly to really give the record a good soak so I purchased a variable power supply (about 3V to 24V) and usually run a little over 3V to the motor I keep it running slow. This provides more time while under water to clean it. Then, when I remember (not important), 2/3 of the way through I turn it up to about 6V. I rarely run it faster then at 6V. This is the description if you want to search for it. Only $19 right now on Ama… Works great and doesn’t overheat. SHNITPWR 36W Universal AC to DC Adapter 3V ~ 24V Adjustable Power Supply AC/DC Converter Transformer 3V 5V 6V 9V 12V 15V 18V 19V 20V 24V 1A 1.2A 1500mA with 14 Tips & Polarity Converter. |
harpo75,
I am curious as to what the motor is asking for to begin with. 12v maybe? I can't say for sure, but some motors want what they want and will be damaged if the voltage, high or low, is not what they are made for. I guess that time will tell in the end. |
The Vevor comes with a 24V walwart supply. I’ve seen a few others in the forums also use a lower voltage supply to slow the motor down. The unit just cleans better at a slower speed. I’ve been using the variable supply for about 2-1/2 years now without an issue. Motor does not get hot and is very well built. It’s a DC motor and has no problem with a lower variable voltage control. I’m a retired electronics tech and after examining the motor was pretty sure there wouldn’t be an issue. And if there was I’d just stick a new motor in. 😂 |
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