Ultrasonic cleaner

**skipnord** · 08-09-2010, 03:20 PM

I just received my CD1w ultrasonic cleaner from Shining Image - ebay, $39.65 with shipping. It cleaned a super adjustable very nicely in 2 ea. 3 minute cycles. Also did a fine job on a Schick Krona and a Red tip at the same time, again 2x3minutes. On the box it says it is a CD7810A model. There are at least 3 more on the site now. So far, it looks like a keeper. It passed the aluminum foil test with flying colors. I used about tablespoon of Dawn dish soap.

**Muscles** · 08-09-2010, 03:24 PM

Any more info on the alfoil test that I can look at?

Never mind, found heaps on google...

**kalex** · 08-09-2010, 05:12 PM

I'm actually intersted too. also is it 35W?

**Muscles** · 08-09-2010, 05:48 PM

I bought a VGT-2000 from same site for $59.95 delivered to Aus. It was the only one I could find that didn't come with an auto cut off after 3 minutes. It allows up to 59 min's cont. use.
I hope it does as a good a job as your $39 one skipnord.

**johnmrson** · 08-09-2010, 06:15 PM

I've got an ultrasonic cleaner and I think they are very good at cleaning up razors.

**Radar O\'Reilly** · 08-09-2010, 06:25 PM

Anyone have any experience cleaning things like Zippos? I would love to be able to clean them and not hurt the finish. Are they safe to use on surfaces w enameled inlays?

**skipnord** · 08-09-2010, 06:41 PM

Hi Kalex
Yes, the UL label on the bottom says it's 35 watts.
Skip

**LiveOak** · 08-09-2010, 06:53 PM

Can someone explain what these actually do? I assume they use vibration to break away dirt, but what results can a person reasonably expect? Do they exceed the results of scrubbing with a toothbrush?

**Radar O\'Reilly** · 08-09-2010, 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by LiveOak

Can someone explain what these actually do? I assume they use vibration to break away dirt, but what results can a person reasonably expect? Do they exceed the results of scrubbing with a toothbrush?

They create cavitation bubbles. The shock and heat generated by their collapse causes the dirt and oils to break apart.

Sydney Guy · 08-09-2010, 07:21 PM

Will also break up gunk inside the barrel of the razor where the toothbrush won't fit. Check out Ghostknife's photo in post # 10 here http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=160582 of soap oozing out of crevices in his Super Adjustable submerged in the ultrasonic. At the very least it means less scrubbing with the toothbrush.

**shawnmaze** · 08-09-2010, 08:00 PM

I have a SS that is pretty clean but not shiny on the rough grip. Do I need to get a polish (if so which kind?) or use something like ultrasonic (best cheap option)?

**bindibadgi** · 08-09-2010, 08:23 PM

Are these safe with Aluminium? I didn't think so, and if not, be careful with razors that may have an Al handle!

**koso** · 08-09-2010, 08:42 PM

Ozzy_scl ultrasonic cleaner thread

**Muscles** · 08-09-2010, 09:40 PM

Thanks koso! That's an awesome thread.
I was just thinking how hard it is to scour through all the old topics due to the mass of them on here.

We need a restoration category in the forum with subs for Razors and Brushes...

**fifolo** · 08-10-2010, 04:32 PM

Originally Posted by Muscles

We need a restoration category in the forum with subs for Razors and Brushes...

A very good idea, I would like to second this.

**GentsInstinct** · 08-10-2010, 07:47 PM

Be careful on razors with paint such as Red Tips, Blue Tips, Red Rings, etc. These machines can, and have, taken off the paint. I also have read where they have removed the lacquer on Gillette lacquered razors.

**koso** · 08-11-2010, 01:53 PM

I have also had plating move from a gold razor to a nickel one.

Stupid in retrospect to be cleaning the two different types together.

**ackvil** · 08-12-2010, 04:58 AM

I wonder if it will remove the paint on the numbers of some razors.

Also, since this must pass the SWMBO test, have you tried these cleaners on jewelry?

**Muscles** · 08-12-2010, 05:38 AM

I cleaned SWMBO's rings tonight and I cleaned a Fat Boy and it didn't remove the numbers so all is good on both fronts.

**GentsInstinct** · 08-12-2010, 05:42 AM

But they can and will remove the paint from numbers and anywhere else paint is used. It's been documented many times here at B&B. Proceed at your own risk.