How Well Do Ultrasonic Cleaners Really Work?

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  • @CameronNiemela
    @CameronNiemela  6 лет назад +31

    Have you guys tried using an ultrasonic cleaner before?
    The cleaner I'm using here: amzn.to/2EvTZs9
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    • @thecambiker
      @thecambiker 6 лет назад +1

      Vapour blasted and ultra sonic cleaned always for the carb, nuts and bolts you'd be better with a media tumbler (normally used for polishing brass shells) maybe look at a zinc plating kit

    • @BrandonBigB956
      @BrandonBigB956 6 лет назад

      Have cleaned 20 or more carbs in mine. Actually buying a 2 gallon unit for large parts

    • @chaospenguin1
      @chaospenguin1 6 лет назад +2

      Just found your channel and subscribed. We use one at the small engine shop I work at, we run them through for about an hour though. You throw pretty much anything in there and it’ll come out clean.

    • @DataToTheZero
      @DataToTheZero 6 лет назад +2

      My experience is that a basket or hangers make a huge difference in speed and even how clean parts come out. Even the Harbor Freight one does a decent job if you hang the parts so they don't shake.

    • @tenlittleindians
      @tenlittleindians 6 лет назад +1

      Scotch bright wheel link is dead, 404 error.

  • @arnljotseem8794
    @arnljotseem8794 6 лет назад +380

    You can also fill the ultra sonic cleaner with water, and then fill degreaser in the zip-lock bags and dump them in the water, This is especially useful when you have a bigger cleaner. Saves a lot of degreaser. The ultrasonic waves are not stopped by the plastic bag, and as long as the parts are covered in fluid it works just as good. And the bags float on top, since they don't need to be full

    • @gary.richardson
      @gary.richardson 6 лет назад +10

      Arnljot Seem thanks for sharing that!

    • @christianw.8129
      @christianw.8129 5 лет назад +5

      Maybe using Seafoam or any other carbon cleaner inside the bag for the exhaust parts?

    • @wakkywabbit5446
      @wakkywabbit5446 5 лет назад +1

      They make plastic bags for ultrasonic cleaners that increase the number of bubbles.
      ETA: oh yeah, the bags shouldn't be full. Cativation is about pressure.

    • @altkev
      @altkev 4 года назад +2

      @@wakkywabbit5446 Any links or product names for the bags? Couldn't find via search.

    • @petergoudy9013
      @petergoudy9013 3 года назад

      Brilliant! Retrieving is easy also.

  • @salfrey317
    @salfrey317 6 лет назад +17

    Worked great on the carbs i cleaned.. came out looking almost new. I used mean green degreaser 50-50 with water and ran through about 4 cycles. Bike runs perfect now. Would recommend to do this with any parts needing cleaned. Great video.

  • @casmitherz
    @casmitherz 6 лет назад +21

    Better results than I thought... I better drag my cleaner out again and try that solution. Thx C

  • @Zodliness
    @Zodliness 5 лет назад +3

    A simple but indispensable piece of equipment with many useful applications.

  • @paulmader1052
    @paulmader1052 6 лет назад +3

    Your videos are awesome there's no annoying music straight to the point keep up the great work

  • @vintagekyoshodotcom
    @vintagekyoshodotcom 4 года назад +1

    I know this is an older video but what I watched today will save you time and money. If you place water in the UltraSonic and just solution in a plastic Jar and the parts inside the jar it does the same thing. You won't need to spend a lot of time cleaning your cleaner and this way works just as fast! Have a link to a video if you want but you can find it on RUclips

  • @shanelavarello217
    @shanelavarello217 6 лет назад +2

    Love the videos bro! Keep up the good work and I can’t wait to see how the CR250 turns out

  • @timspychalla
    @timspychalla 5 лет назад +15

    Ultrasonic cleaners are extremely useful but how effective they are is largely dependent on the solvent used and what you are trying to clean. They are basically microscopic agitators so if the gunk you are trying to remove is not highly soluble in the solvent you are using then it is going to wanna stay on the surface of your parts. It would be interesting to see if you could find a solvent specially formulated for carbon build up and use that in the cleaner. Great video. It was fun to watch.

    • @jameseastwood4984
      @jameseastwood4984 4 года назад

      Perhaps pre-soak the parts with carbon build up, with a simple spray on oven cleaner? I've used this for cleaning piston crowns.

  • @joshmx7161
    @joshmx7161 6 лет назад +10

    Honestly can't wait to see the cr250 finished.

  • @keeganfoster1792
    @keeganfoster1792 3 года назад +1

    I got one over christmas i love mine to be able to leave everything all together and dump it in there is wicked and its not just the inside it cleans the entire carb and does a great job on cast

  • @killer_3.815
    @killer_3.815 6 лет назад +2

    Great video!!!! I love all of the videos you make man!!

  • @PyroShim
    @PyroShim 6 лет назад +1

    Nice timing! I have bought one yesterday and it will arive today.

  • @endlessprogression9543
    @endlessprogression9543 6 лет назад +1

    Keep it up cam channel is growing fast!!

  • @lewisrudd2274
    @lewisrudd2274 6 лет назад +3

    Great video as always, will you be getting an FMF for the cr250

  • @Hackbridge1963
    @Hackbridge1963 Год назад +1

    A dentist I deliver mail to actually put one of these out for takers, and I took it! 😁 I'll get a power lead and see if it works okay. Nice demo! 🙏🏽🇬🇧

  • @jamtin3977
    @jamtin3977 2 года назад +1

    Wasn't sure how effective these devices are. Will definitely purchase now. 5/22. 🖐🇦🇺

  • @zonta71
    @zonta71 3 года назад

    Thank you for video. Tip. Anything exhaust related including EGR use oven cleaner foam. Spray, rinse spray rinse and using medium to hard brush to assist deeper penetration

  • @jasonyz2504
    @jasonyz2504 6 лет назад +5

    Another great Video. Keep it up. 💯

  • @kuki1358
    @kuki1358 6 лет назад +13

    Greetings from Poland ❤️

  • @Desertduleler_88
    @Desertduleler_88 5 лет назад +2

    Amazing job on that carburetor, almost new.

  • @hreindustries
    @hreindustries 6 лет назад +1

    holy shit that actually did work good. makes me want to get a big one. Takes a lot of scrubbing and cleaning out of the process.

  • @mxrider2strokebraaap54
    @mxrider2strokebraaap54 6 лет назад +1

    Awesome work as always!👌

  • @MarkZeds
    @MarkZeds 5 лет назад +96

    I used my cleaner without a basket and it caused pitting in the tub. It now leaks. Setting parts directly on the tank bottom bottom increases the incident of cavitation erosion - pitting of the tank eventually causing the ultrasonic cleaner to leak .

    • @John-gm8ty
      @John-gm8ty 5 лет назад +1

      you didn't consider the ramifications beforehand huh? painful lessons in stupid are painful.

    • @tungsten8290
      @tungsten8290 5 лет назад +30

      thanks for sharing your experience for the education of others!

    • @joef.3094
      @joef.3094 5 лет назад +7

      thanks for the heads up !

    • @gymkhanadog
      @gymkhanadog 5 лет назад +7

      Good call-out for a problem a lot of people likely never considered!

    • @DavidJones-ib3zy
      @DavidJones-ib3zy 4 года назад +2

      mine came with no basket , so should I find a metal or plastic one ? Make or find 1 of course . As I've had this 3 + years & just opened it up .

  • @Spitfireseven
    @Spitfireseven 4 года назад +1

    That was a nice video. Apart from the few encrusted parts no high pressure air was used. Kind of interesting. Not even the carb was blown in it's channels. It can be messy.

  • @EltallerdeJeffer
    @EltallerdeJeffer 5 лет назад +6

    Un verdadero review. Un gran abrazo!!!

  • @johnharrison2466
    @johnharrison2466 5 лет назад +2

    Was looking into buying that exact model now I'm definitely going to buy one thanks, what was the cleaning solution you used it did an amazing job I can quit using carburetor acid

  • @swiftey1659
    @swiftey1659 6 лет назад +4

    I've always blasted my carb with baking soda then dropped it in the sonic cleaner. soda works well because it doesn't take paint off so it makes its perfect for cleaning painted parts! other than the soda breaks down fairly quickly. for those wondering the soda will dissolve out of the parts.

    • @swiftey1659
      @swiftey1659 6 лет назад

      soda is also perfect for removing stingie carbon build ups because its doesn't remove any of the metal :)

  • @coolmusic1579
    @coolmusic1579 5 лет назад +4

    I seen one of these at a 2nd hand store for $5.00, I think I'll go get it if it's still there.

  • @johnharrison2466
    @johnharrison2466 Месяц назад

    Been on the fence about buying an USC for a couple years,I do a lot of old carb rebuilds car and cycle,Thanks for the video,think it's time to get one

  • @TPA_JW
    @TPA_JW 6 лет назад

    Good deal. I would be interested in learning more about the differences between the tested cleaning solution vs your regular solution. Also, I see a quick soak in the ultrasonic cleaner that a quick hit on the scotchbrite buffer and they would look better than new!

  • @FilterYT
    @FilterYT 6 лет назад

    Thanks Cameron, another great job!

  • @roberttownsend3821
    @roberttownsend3821 6 лет назад +2

    I can't wait for this bike build its just cool looking bike I'm looking for one as a second bike

  • @robec62
    @robec62 3 года назад +1

    Very helpful. Thank you.

  • @Scout339th
    @Scout339th Год назад +1

    Oh woah, I thought when I was watching this video that you look a lot like Devin Niemela, then I looked at your name! That was not expected!

  • @awittypilot8961
    @awittypilot8961 6 лет назад +2

    WELL DONE CAM! Great topic, demonstration, attitude and editing! I wish everyone that does these kind of vids would follow your pattern! I will be ordering one of these

  • @powermetalmanfred
    @powermetalmanfred 6 лет назад +1

    Excellent work Cam...si pudiera te enviaría mi moto para que le hagas todo ese trabajo,saludos desde Argentina

  • @pantinor
    @pantinor 6 лет назад +1

    not really about ultra sonic cleaning but wondering you ever clean the header/silenser pipes insides (not just outside polishing) like carbon build up cleaning?

  • @roncooke2188
    @roncooke2188 5 лет назад +1

    Great way of keeping the bit together, how will it work on rusty bits nice video

  • @GravityBikesEC
    @GravityBikesEC 5 лет назад +1

    How many liters is the machine you used?

  • @petecurran3995
    @petecurran3995 2 года назад

    Nice job there - I'm shopping! 👌🏻

  • @elizabethbrown4215
    @elizabethbrown4215 6 лет назад

    Am I correct that you did not change the saf-2-kleen liquid? If that is a fact, how often do you need to change it, or do you just change it when it is not longer doing its job?

  • @zefa201
    @zefa201 6 лет назад

    Do you change the degreaser or not after some part cleaning?

  • @MichaelSabo
    @MichaelSabo 6 лет назад +8

    Great video man! It seems like your ultrasonic cleaner works a bit better than mine. I have the Harbor freight one and I use simple green.

    • @graemewilliams1308
      @graemewilliams1308 6 лет назад +2

      Mine is the same as that, waste of money. Get as good results with gas.

    • @gymkhanadog
      @gymkhanadog 5 лет назад +3

      The big one? My HF cleaner works great. I use dilute purple simple green with the heater on and even the nastiest parts come out shiny like new. Purple Simple Green works way, way better than normal pansy-ass Simple Green.

  • @Dredogg820
    @Dredogg820 6 лет назад +1

    You make good bike builds man

  • @user-vw8sj8co5i
    @user-vw8sj8co5i 3 года назад

    Nice man, good infomation for all

  • @rubinsteinway
    @rubinsteinway 5 месяцев назад

    I have the similar model, there are a few things I don't understand. Yellow sticker "do not plug power..." I just don't get it. Do they mean fill it with liquid and then plug into the wall? What danger if I do the reverse? Also, I set the temp to 30 but it actually went up to 36. Why would that happen? BTW, I'll be using the device to clean watch parts. Many thanks.

  • @mikepoteet1443
    @mikepoteet1443 Год назад

    I use mine for my black powder pistols and it works amazingly well. I use warm water with a few drops dish soap. 8 minutes later they are squeaky clean.

  • @mikemoore9757
    @mikemoore9757 5 лет назад

    Good demo!

  • @rpinarreta
    @rpinarreta 5 лет назад

    I have the same u.s. cleaner and use it to clean my vintage espresso machine parts. Use with oxygenated cleaner with V.G. results. Much better than I got with just an overnight soak and scrub.

  • @astulbran673
    @astulbran673 6 лет назад

    Awesome work..

  • @pate7934
    @pate7934 6 лет назад +1

    Well, you uploaded this when it was 4am in my place so im kinda late but loved the video once again! Keep it up!

  • @captainjohnh9405
    @captainjohnh9405 6 лет назад

    Denture cleaners or jewelry cleaners are good for small parts like bolts. They are cheap (like $10-12) and most come with a basket for the parts. I got my first one at a second hand store for four bucks. In all I have three for big projects: each has a different solvent (a paint safe, a paint remover, and a mild rinse). Works great and easier than trying to hold a
    1/2"#8 screw.

  • @BORNFROMaLEGO
    @BORNFROMaLEGO 3 года назад

    Hi does anyone know if this method would be sufficient for cleaning a carb main and pilot jets?

  • @countryside8122
    @countryside8122 3 года назад +2

    you have to leave those exhaust parts soak a couple days in simple green. It will clean them up like new.

  • @TanveerAhmad-vs6lc
    @TanveerAhmad-vs6lc 5 лет назад

    What i have finished liquid for cleaning.? Will i have to buy from you again and again?

  • @hashiramasenju4846
    @hashiramasenju4846 5 лет назад

    What was the capacity of the tub on this unit? Thanks.

  • @MakisPapageorgiou
    @MakisPapageorgiou 6 лет назад +6

    Great video as always!The parts and especially the carb came out flawless!I just wanted to point out that you shouldn’t clean bearings with ultrasonic cleaners.The cleaner makes tiny little scoring inside the bearing races and actually destroys them.But we all knew you wouldn’t use those bearings wright?

    • @meganmoore4390
      @meganmoore4390 2 года назад +1

      Or use used bearings! 😅

    • @jamtin3977
      @jamtin3977 2 года назад +1

      Thanks for that, I'll just replace my bearings. 🖐🇦🇺

  • @Albatr0ss222
    @Albatr0ss222 9 месяцев назад +1

    I've had good luck with mine (ConstHydra Ultrasonic Cleaner 2.5 gallon) the only glitch is the heater keeps heating, even if you turn the heater off. I left a review on Amazon with this information and a suggestion to send it back if this happened. They removed all of my reviews and blocked me from any future reviews. I don't think pointing out a safety defect should warrant that action but Amazon does. I use a 10:1 ratio of steam distilled Water to Simple Green Lemon. (2 gallons H20 22 oz Simple green).

  • @SneakySteevy
    @SneakySteevy Год назад +1

    You put assembled bearings in it?

  • @TanveerAhmad-vs6lc
    @TanveerAhmad-vs6lc 5 лет назад

    Pls which liquid or chemical use to clean this silver housing?

  • @trawmmwart8149
    @trawmmwart8149 3 года назад

    It is shaking through your floor ? If yes how far the vibration can go

  • @Bovrinox
    @Bovrinox 2 года назад

    Could you put an entire brake caliper in there? Would it damage the seals at all? Currently rebuilding my xr400 and africa twin, brakes are the next job!

  • @ronyerke9250
    @ronyerke9250 6 лет назад

    If you still need a little basket for your ultrasonic cleaner, try a stainless steel drain screen. Places that sell plumbing supplies usually have them. You might want to re-shape it a little and put a wire handle on too. They're really cheap, about 3 US $ last I knew. Won't that basket that you used to hose off bearings fit in?

  • @lindenphilippson
    @lindenphilippson 6 лет назад

    Another A+ Video!

  • @ClassicTrialsChannel
    @ClassicTrialsChannel 6 лет назад

    I have one big enough to get the whole carb off my 1980 Beamish Suzuki, it does a great job of cleaning it

  • @jeromegouin3449
    @jeromegouin3449 9 месяцев назад

    Would you recommend always set temp at 55?

  • @evanhord3038
    @evanhord3038 6 лет назад

    Great video!

  • @Okipouros
    @Okipouros 6 лет назад

    Carbdip works very well on exhaust parts. The flaps come out bare metal. Also valves/pistons

  • @h-jg7730
    @h-jg7730 5 лет назад +7

    But the ball bearings you must Re oil or grease new ?

    • @michaelclean771
      @michaelclean771 3 года назад

      Better not to put ball bearings into the common ultrasonic tank as it might damage the surface of the ball.

  • @jonienglish3231
    @jonienglish3231 6 лет назад

    What Liquid Cleaner you using ?

  • @MrEzplay
    @MrEzplay 5 лет назад

    That was awesome 👏

  • @thareal1318
    @thareal1318 6 лет назад +1

    I’ve been waiting for this video!!!

  • @monchy25
    @monchy25 2 года назад

    I using an ultrasonic cleaner for the first time is it normal that it makes noise when running?

  • @ek8710
    @ek8710 2 года назад

    How long did you run the carb in the tank for?

  • @CostcoJomo
    @CostcoJomo Год назад

    Was there a control group? any stuff that just went into the degreaser to see the difference that the ultrasonic cleaner by itself caused?

  • @NomadMechanic
    @NomadMechanic 6 лет назад +1

    You can make a basket out of some stainless or aluminum screen and a wire coat hanger. Leave enough screen to fold over the top for the floaty parts.

  • @robertmarmaduke186
    @robertmarmaduke186 5 лет назад +2

    If the part is not heat-sensitive, (not plastic), you can get built up carbon off by simmering in a stainless kettle of water with a box of baking soda and a couple of Tide pods thrown in. Just let it simmer for a half-hour or so, and it 'cooks' the carbon off enough to buff or brush or scrape off easily, something that an ultrasonic cleaner can't achieve.

  • @alanheath7056
    @alanheath7056 4 года назад

    I always do that but i put sticky white tags on my bags and mark found out my marker always rubbed off

  • @billywright8606
    @billywright8606 4 года назад

    How often do you change the solution

  • @nat5720
    @nat5720 6 лет назад

    Awesome stuff

  • @eiliannoyes5212
    @eiliannoyes5212 5 лет назад

    Greetings and many thanks.

  • @EricPollarrd
    @EricPollarrd 4 года назад

    What’s the grade or name of that buff wheel? Cheers

  • @whiterazer1
    @whiterazer1 5 лет назад +1

    This seems like an effective and fast way to clean parts. Will a more expensive machine yield better results? How about using a different liquid? Can this be used on all types of materials, such as rubber seals?

    • @michaelclean771
      @michaelclean771 3 года назад +2

      The cleaning result will depend on suitable frequency, suitable power, suitable temperature, suitable size, and others. It will be different from case to case. Ultrasonic cleaning is working better on hard parts cause the soft parts will absorb the sound energy.

  • @250race
    @250race 5 лет назад +1

    What is the best thing you could use on aluminum carburetor?
    To make it look new.

    • @haydona1845
      @haydona1845 5 лет назад

      Simple green D or something like that. Cleans really good and is easy on aluminum

  • @chu3276
    @chu3276 2 года назад

    What if you filled it with carb cleaner/injector cleaner? For carbon buildup

  • @GearHeadGeeks
    @GearHeadGeeks 2 года назад

    Where did you get the Saf-2-Kleen?

  • @wellzein
    @wellzein 4 года назад +1

    Vocês é muito bom em seu trabalho 🦅🇧🇷

  • @petehueyenriquez2638
    @petehueyenriquez2638 3 года назад

    Is it okay to use any brands of degreaser?

  • @simonegrieco132
    @simonegrieco132 5 лет назад

    Che tipo di spazzola per la lucidatura è?

  • @glenanderson6411
    @glenanderson6411 6 лет назад

    Quick tip cam if you put a 1/4 of an inch of cleaning ammonia and leave it sit over night. Than put parts in the Ultra sonic cleaner

  • @ke6bnl
    @ke6bnl 6 лет назад +5

    could you have poked a hole in the bag and put the parts in.
    I have herd that the ultrasonic will destroy the bearing in the ultrasonic, but I personally do not know.

    • @SUPERMAR10312
      @SUPERMAR10312 3 года назад

      Or the tub could be full of water and the bags can be filled with cleaner.

  • @nunurbuisness5578
    @nunurbuisness5578 4 года назад

    I like the idea of putting in parts or bolts and letting it sit in an ultasonic cleaner for days

  • @jarnosaarinen4583
    @jarnosaarinen4583 5 лет назад

    I've never ever seen a vice in the middle of a bench. They go on the end for a reason!

  • @deepsudeep
    @deepsudeep 4 года назад

    Is this better than a vibrating tumbler?

  • @CoralReefkid
    @CoralReefkid 6 лет назад

    Gently rubbing the part caked in carbon with fine steel wool works quite nicely for me

  • @mah4605
    @mah4605 5 лет назад

    what type of water in that ultrasonic?

  • @RussellHoughton
    @RussellHoughton 3 года назад

    What size is the cleaner

  • @88knucks81
    @88knucks81 6 лет назад +1

    I need some advice, I have a KTM 105xc (2 stroke) and I noticed some scoring on the outside of the top end. I’m mixing my gas at the ratio of 40:1. I don’t know why it’s doing it and I don’t know what to fix. What should I do?

    • @dbrj8399
      @dbrj8399 6 лет назад

      Yellow Sand try 32:1

    • @88knucks81
      @88knucks81 6 лет назад

      Db RJ , I have for a while but I’ve fouled 3 plugs running it

  • @novaghost848
    @novaghost848 5 лет назад +2

    You should get 2 sonic washes 1 for degreasing and 1 for rust prevention and a final rinse tank