VPI HW-17

Hurricane,

Leaving cleaning fluid in the primary tank for several weeks
at a time has never been a problem for me. The waste tank
is a different matter. It will be good to drain the waste
tank frequently.

For best cleaning with a VPI HW-17, I would recommend a
switch in your cleaning fluids of choice to either the target=_blank
href=http://www.walkeraudio.com/prelude_record_cleaner.htm>W
alker Audio Prelude Quartet (my favorite) or AIVS
cleaning fluid, and use manual application/scrubbing brushes
rather than relying on the HW-17's built in applicator
brush.

After using my HW-17 for 20 years, I now use the built in
applicator brush only for dispensing distilled water as a
first "dust removal" step with dusty used records. For true
cleaning, I rely on Walker Audio hand held brushes and
cleaning fluids. These give me the best results I've ever
been able to get.

Good luck to you,

I won't discuss the choice of fluids in this thread, only to say that any RCM is only as good as the Cleaning Fluids, and Rinses you use.

And lastly, chuck the Discwasher Brush, or give it away.
Mark

The MFSL brush is awesome and I highly recommend using one for new albums and the other for older used albums.

http://www.soundstagedirect.com/mfsl-record-brush.shtml

When I had the HW17, the fluid would evaporate if not used for a long time. I use the 16.5 now and empty the tank after I see the clear tube backing up.

An additional investment of $25 is required, that is to purchase a steamer at Walmart. You will be surprised at what it can do. Enjoy the music.