How Well Do Ultrasonic Cleaners Really Work?

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  • @CameronNiemela
    @CameronNiemela  6 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Have you guys tried using an ultrasonic cleaner before?
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    • @thecambiker
      @thecambiker 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @chaospenguin1
      @chaospenguin1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Scotch bright wheel link is dead, 404 error.

  • @arnljotseem8794
    @arnljotseem8794 5 ปีที่แล้ว +373

    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 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Arnljot Seem thanks for sharing that!

    • @christianw.8129
      @christianw.8129 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @wakkywabbit5446
      @wakkywabbit5446 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @petergoudy9013
      @petergoudy9013 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brilliant! Retrieving is easy also.

  • @Zodliness
    @Zodliness 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @salfrey317
    @salfrey317 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    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.

  • @paulmader1052
    @paulmader1052 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @casmitherz
    @casmitherz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

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

  • @keeganfoster1792
    @keeganfoster1792 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @shanelavarello217
    @shanelavarello217 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @endlessprogression9543
    @endlessprogression9543 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Keep it up cam channel is growing fast!!

  • @vintagekyoshodotcom
    @vintagekyoshodotcom 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 TH-cam

  • @joshmx7161
    @joshmx7161 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Honestly can't wait to see the cr250 finished.

  • @timspychalla
    @timspychalla 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @MarkZeds
    @MarkZeds 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @tungsten8290
      @tungsten8290 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      thanks for sharing your experience for the education of others!

    • @joef.3094
      @joef.3094 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      thanks for the heads up !

    • @gymkhanadog
      @gymkhanadog 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

    • @DavidJones-ib3zy
      @DavidJones-ib3zy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 .

  • @zonta71
    @zonta71 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @PyroShim
    @PyroShim 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Desertduleler_88
    @Desertduleler_88 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing job on that carburetor, almost new.

  • @killer_3.815
    @killer_3.815 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @jamtin3977
    @jamtin3977 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Spitfireseven
    @Spitfireseven 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @Hackbridge1963
    @Hackbridge1963 ปีที่แล้ว +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! 🙏🏽🇬🇧

  • @hreindustries
    @hreindustries 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @TPA_JW
    @TPA_JW 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @EltallerdeJeffer
    @EltallerdeJeffer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Un verdadero review. Un gran abrazo!!!

  • @kuki1358
    @kuki1358 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Greetings from Poland ❤️

  • @jasonyz2504
    @jasonyz2504 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Another great Video. Keep it up. 💯

  • @lewisrudd2274
    @lewisrudd2274 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @awittypilot8961
    @awittypilot8961 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @coolmusic1579
    @coolmusic1579 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @roncooke2188
    @roncooke2188 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @swiftey1659
    @swiftey1659 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @roberttownsend3821
    @roberttownsend3821 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @MichaelSabo
    @MichaelSabo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @gymkhanadog
      @gymkhanadog 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @powermetalmanfred
    @powermetalmanfred 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @johnharrison2466
    @johnharrison2466 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @mxrider2strokebraaap54
    @mxrider2strokebraaap54 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome work as always!👌

  • @captainjohnh9405
    @captainjohnh9405 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @FilterYT
    @FilterYT 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Cameron, another great job!

  • @Scout339th
    @Scout339th ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @rpinarreta
    @rpinarreta 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @mikepoteet1443
    @mikepoteet1443 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @Dredogg820
    @Dredogg820 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You make good bike builds man

  • @petecurran3995
    @petecurran3995 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job there - I'm shopping! 👌🏻

  • @Albatr0ss222
    @Albatr0ss222 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +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).

  • @pantinor
    @pantinor 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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?

  • @ronyerke9250
    @ronyerke9250 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    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?

  • @pate7934
    @pate7934 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @robec62
    @robec62 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very helpful. Thank you.

  • @Okipouros
    @Okipouros 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @MakisPapageorgiou
    @MakisPapageorgiou 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Or use used bearings! 😅

    • @jamtin3977
      @jamtin3977 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @countryside8122
    @countryside8122 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @NomadMechanic
    @NomadMechanic 6 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @ClassicTrialsChannel
    @ClassicTrialsChannel 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @glenanderson6411
    @glenanderson6411 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @nunurbuisness5578
    @nunurbuisness5578 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @user-vw8sj8co5i
    @user-vw8sj8co5i 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice man, good infomation for all

  • @elizabethbrown4215
    @elizabethbrown4215 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    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?

  • @revolution51
    @revolution51 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    5:10-6" bench grinder with a medium or fine brass or ss wire wheel will do the flaps right.

  • @Bovrinox
    @Bovrinox ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @jarnosaarinen4583
    @jarnosaarinen4583 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @wellzein
    @wellzein 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Vocês é muito bom em seu trabalho 🦅🇧🇷

  • @Monjar3
    @Monjar3 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If the parts arent plastic rubber or copper, use denatured alchohol. Gets steel parts super clean and melts any rust off.

  • @CoralReef69
    @CoralReef69 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @johnpipping3848
    @johnpipping3848 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cameron, look up Steve's small engine saloon to see how to use one of these machines properly 👍

  • @LuchoPortugayo
    @LuchoPortugayo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Use Simple Green Extreme Aircraft Degreaser is the best for ultrasonic machines

  • @adamnowak7490
    @adamnowak7490 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Super robota ziom broo Good job pozdrowienia z Polski

  • @novaghost848
    @novaghost848 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @astulbran673
    @astulbran673 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome work..

  • @TanveerAhmad-vs6lc
    @TanveerAhmad-vs6lc 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @thareal1318
    @thareal1318 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve been waiting for this video!!!

  • @mikemoore9757
    @mikemoore9757 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good demo!

  • @eiliannoyes5212
    @eiliannoyes5212 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Greetings and many thanks.

  • @elesjuan
    @elesjuan 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A little late to teh party here, but I've got a hazard fraught ultrasonic cleaner adn thus far have not been disappointed in it. You do have to be careful about what you put in it, though. I cleaned my eye glasses and ended up stripping the paint right off the frames! Got them shits clean, though! LOL

  • @robertmarmaduke186
    @robertmarmaduke186 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @rshutterbug47
    @rshutterbug47 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Because You Do Such A Good Job of Sorting Everything Out, You should Just put Some Cleaner mix in the Bag / or Bags ,& Just Put Water in The Tank,Good Video

  • @MyTubeSVp
    @MyTubeSVp 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you clean most of the dirt off with classic means, and use your degreaser liquid and ultrasonic for a bit longer (20-30'), your results would be even better !

  • @zefa201
    @zefa201 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @jeromegouin3449
    @jeromegouin3449 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Would you recommend always set temp at 55?

  • @hashiramasenju4846
    @hashiramasenju4846 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @rubinsteinway
    @rubinsteinway 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @whiterazer1
    @whiterazer1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @justinorwen1739
    @justinorwen1739 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That Bright white work bench is killing me.

  • @cantosoares
    @cantosoares 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Para peças carbonizadas é interessante usar um descarbonizante profissional... Abraço

  • @MrEzplay
    @MrEzplay 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was awesome 👏

  • @GravityBikesEC
    @GravityBikesEC 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How many liters is the machine you used?

  • @SneakySteevy
    @SneakySteevy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You put assembled bearings in it?

  • @lindenphilippson
    @lindenphilippson 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another A+ Video!

  • @jordanmorrissey3921
    @jordanmorrissey3921 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @calymokry1589
    @calymokry1589 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you

  • @DiamondMounter
    @DiamondMounter ปีที่แล้ว

    I put small parts in a fish tank net then hang it over the side. It can be bad for metal surfaces letting them buzz around on the bottom of the tank

  • @mikebarnacle1469
    @mikebarnacle1469 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @4:55 I thought you said you didn't have a little basket

  • @trawmmwart8149
    @trawmmwart8149 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @eurocopternur1565
    @eurocopternur1565 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow...tanks

  • @backyardrestorations
    @backyardrestorations 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow I’m using that exact same carburetor

  • @250race
    @250race 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @haydona1845
      @haydona1845 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @robertkolb228
    @robertkolb228 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You have to use the basket that should have came with the unit because clearance between the floor and walls of the unit is required.

  • @ek8710
    @ek8710 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @TanveerAhmad-vs6lc
    @TanveerAhmad-vs6lc 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @chu3276
    @chu3276 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @GearHeadGeeks
    @GearHeadGeeks 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where did you get the Saf-2-Kleen?

  • @s1914
    @s1914 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn I've got to get one!!