Ultrasonic cleaner, which dimension would be useful for everyone?

#1

I’m thinking to do drive pledge for an ultrasonic cleaner.

I think would be useful for @metaltechs, @3dtechs and @electrotechs alike but I was wondering how big would it need to be, I was pivoting around a 10 Liters.

I found an example of the dimensions on AliExpress: https://a.aliexpress.com/_EQDfolz

If you never used a Ultrasonic Cleaner, it’s a magical machine that use vibrations to create microscopic bubbles on the surface of the submerged object when the bubble pops the force breaks the dirt or dust on the surface, it’s an efficient way to clean complicated objects, really useful.

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#2

@hernehillier was interested in perhaps lending one at one point I believe? Bike folks might be interested as well

#3

big enough to get a 320mm sawblade in 30L

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#4

I would only need 3L for airbrushes would do me

#5

I like your thinking, but will need to tied it directly to the water supply if we chose that size.

I mean, it’s doable, likely £250, and I could easily drop entire motherboards inside…

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#6

I can plumbers it in that’s not a problem

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#7

Inexpensive ultrasonic cleaners often have power issues, as in they’re not actually powerful enough to do meaningful work. I’d fully support a cleaner purchase; my own is currently stored away under too many bike things to access easily.

Top tip: don’t put the item you want to clean directly in the cleaner, it’s a waste of fluid and makes maintenance harder. Put the item you want cleaned in a sturdy zip lock or uc specific bag, and fill the bag with cleaning liquid, using only water in the UC tank. That way you can clean multiple things at once and reduce consumption of cleaner fluid.

Dish washing liquid works well but industrial chemicals are obvs. more efficient. Don’t use anything that might combust!

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Ultrasonic cleaners. Any advice or experience?
#8

More than the volume, the tank shape is the main thing to consider after power. For ordinary bike components, IME the tank needs to be at least 200x150x120mm. 10L as Andrea suggested would likely be sufficient for bikes, 30L as Joe suggested would be amazing but where would it fit?

#9

Would be great to get an ultrasonic cleaner! Keep the ideas flowing!

#10

That’s way bigger than anything we’d “need” in 3d printing, but it doesn’t hurt :slight_smile:

#11

I was going for water and soap as it’s easier then to stock proper chemical and manage it

#12

The bigger the better! Make sure it has heating!

#13

At this point we’re just buying a jacuzzi…

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#14

Sadly the Outer Space is not with us anymore, otherwise I would drive that pledge like I stole it.

#15

like the way you are thinking