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MGTV SP EP: Best Ultrasonic Cleaner and Solutions

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I thought you were gonna compare multiple devices
Comment from : @Sifar333

How loud is it?
Comment from : @christophertolleson1993

This is a whole lot of nothing
Comment from : @divergentthinking8324

I'm going with a $45 25L iSonic P4821 Whatever cleaning it does will be better than not using one and I'm just not into spending tens of thousands buying up every little gadget imaginable for a bike I highly doubt I even need this thing to clean a chain and fully expect any model to break quicklybrbrIt's worth checking out as an experiment for stripping a new chain and cleaning a new chain only I couldn't imagine being so anal retentive as to actually use it for cleaning any other bike parts that couldn't be done just as well and faster with a mild detergent and light scrub and rinse
Comment from : @teecee4459

I use the following:brLemi-Shine (1 tsp) - WalmartbrSimple Green (2 tsp) - WalmartbrWhite Vinegar (2 tsp) - WalmartbrTap water - Faucet brLyman 2500 - 480 secondsbrAdjust for how dirty your brass is
Comment from : @alangriggs4420

Some very helpful information, thank you
Comment from : @degu44

To get to temp quick why not just boil a kettle
Comment from : @martynfenton3814

Those cleaners will take the finish off your chain !!!
Comment from : @RT-tn4ry

Calling it machine’s doesn’t help, say the brand name of the MACHINES!
Comment from : @atdhekaba769

I would love to see an update on this video Is it still in use Are there any new cleaning products available New machines to benchmarketc
Comment from : @claudesavard8171

I am not about marginal gains, wax just didn't work for me But, I do like a clean chain before using the good ol' regular lubes I won't put my entire groupset in there, but I will sure get my chain in there
Comment from : @sand9577

Why not put hot water in the tank instead of cold water and waiting ages for it to heat up?
Comment from : @daverees9344

hi do you need air knife?
Comment from : @Airknifemanufacturer

This video is perfect, all the information I was looking for! Thank you!
Comment from : @MongooseReflexes

Thanks
Comment from : @danielbrown6152

Did you mention Time and Temp??
Comment from : @johndaw7764

If I’ve already made the switch to wax (and assuming I’ve done a good job degreasing before I did), do I still need an ultrasonic cleaner?
Comment from : @davidrobertnewman

So which one is the best? There is 3 machines listed in the description
Comment from : @DustinLeopard1984

For the final step in the cleaning (denatured alcohol) is this performed in the ultrasonic cleaner or shaker bottle? If ultrasonic cleaner, with heat? What temp is optimal?
Comment from : @RayGildea

Was Josh recommending the 6L I must have missed the size he recommended I looked online and see the 2,3,6 liter and I’m guessing he was steering toward the 6L Josh or can someone confirm, thanks
Comment from : @davidstihler9689

Nice review It's worth mentioning that having a cleaner that's too big is a PITA since it's harder to fill and if you are using commercial degreaser, it's wasteful (the drain valve would help reuse chemicals, though) For very low volume, I've put solvents in a small glass jar in a water bath and that works I have a $99 harbor freight unit that's junk but still very effective but only if it's in a good mood and actually turns on I use 99 alcohol to clean just-machined partsbr👍
Comment from : @bigwave_dave8468

Thank you for the video I am not absolutely clear on the process of re-waxing a used chain Do you recommend to use the ultrasonic cleaner every time before re-waxing a chain? Adam, at Zero Friction Cycling, mentions in Episode 23 of his show that it is not needed to clean an already waxed chain He makes it sound like that the Ultra Sonic cleaning is only required during the initial prep to wax a new chain Following my limited rational, I would think that even a waxed chain will collect dirt that needs to be removed at times, but I am not surebrbrAgain, do you recommend the ultra sonic procedure every time before re-waxing?brbrPS I am using the Secret Chain Hot Wax, Pump and Socks :)
Comment from : @swiftusa

These have been a great series of videos I am planning a 5,000 mile, Cross-Country, self-supported tour next year so keeping my drive train in top condition is obviously a priority It will mostly be on paved roads but some crushed stone, mostly dry but we all know how that goes Unlike racers, I won't have the luxury of re-waxing my chain every 1,000 miles I would certainly like to hear your thoughts on this challenge
Comment from : @RickArendt

Back in my scuba days we used to use vinegar with our distilled water for cleaning I would love to hear your thoughts on this Josh
Comment from : @full-english

Without a doubt, the Best Video that tells me what I want to know when searching for a Bench-top Ultrasonic cleanerbrThank You😃👍🏁
Comment from : @edwinwilson4333

If the prices are the same per gallon - is there a functional difference or advantage to the 180/190 proof (80-90) denatured alcohol vs 99 isopropyl? Given similar prices per gallon I'd think the 99 is better evaporating and theoretically less residue?
Comment from : @chad765

Josh, I see that they also offer the same US cleaner in a 4L version Do you know if it works as well as the 6L version? If I don't need the extra volume?
Comment from : @johnhunt3076

Would you guys suggest powder solution, or a liquid solution for cleaners?
Comment from : @cecilwhite1759

I was on the fence about buying your wax until I saw this video I'm a mechanical engineer myself and was impressed both with your research / knowledge and your ability to explain what is really a fairly complex topic to folks without our background Very well done! Order sent! Haha
Comment from : @JaredLucas

I wish I had the patience to watch but to me it was torturous Condense the findings into facts and present them quickly That drone hurt my head waiting for the next tidbit- had to stop
Comment from : @jayarmstrong3848

Fantastic video! I was about to give up on finding solid reviews of a relatively obscure product and was going to just buy one blind As a cyclist, this video covered everything A to Z that I was looking for, especially the information on liter capacity I'm one of those marginal gains freaks who loves this kind of stuff Thanks
Comment from : @pcm9969

Wish someone would really exsplain What biggest thing would fit Shoe Like size 11 or 4 barrel car berater
Comment from : @lodwill4007

Your title should include that the video is about cleaning bicycle parts
Comment from : @OHUQTU

Friggin Canadian measurements
Comment from : @frontcentermusician

I'm not interested in heating, it's easy to put pre-heated water in to one of thesebrYou included amplitude and frequency in the list of criteria in an ultrasonic cleaner, are these both controllable in this unit?
Comment from : @BaddaBigBoom

Is this still your recommended model? I am looking for an ultrasonic cleaner and there are so many to choose from I see DK has a new updated version but not sure if its worth the extra $70
Comment from : @jjay718

Most thorough and informative review of ultrasonic cleaners I’ve seen so far Especially helpful to have the actual useful capacity explained I do paraffin immersion waxing of the chains used on all of the bikes my wife and I ride It certainly saves me time over life of chains and saves me money with longer chain life But I’m expecting to save even more time by going ultrasonic for prep cleaning factory goo and the mid life off bike cleaning and rewax that each chain gets brYour vid saved me much time and likely disappointment with purchasing an ultrasonic cleaner
Comment from : @MrGoodaches

Use a trash bag or a liner so it'll be easy to clean the ultrasonic cleaner you won't have to clean it Just a little tip for the cleaner itself Just don't melt the bag
Comment from : @newsomsr2000

Take a one gallon milk jug , put a cup of degreaser in it with the chain , shake it real well , done
Comment from : @rterry2752

Eat the damn orange already
Comment from : @out_on_bail

Can I clean my derailleur in the ultrasonic cleaner?
Comment from : @realzeti

The machines are limited by the amount of ultrasonic transducer I’ve seen a 30 litre machine with 10 transducer
Comment from : @azarahwagner2749

@silca what temp do you set? how much shooter's choice solution do you use? do you de-gas before putting in the chain? thanks!
Comment from : @stanford135i

Anybody know of a similar product to Shooter's Choice, but available outside of US? Preferrably Northern EuropebrbrI see some talk about Simple Green extreme as a good additive?
Comment from : @larsblesvik1110

Really appreciate the specific methods & recommendations! These vids have earned Silca a loyal new customer 😁 Burning question for a future vid: for a new chain, should one remove the sticky 'factory grease' and how It's very difficult to completely remove Must be a secret solvent?!
Comment from : @avip2u

Ultra sonic- above the range for which you can hear More than those frequencies Above 15kHz Thank you for the
Comment from : @ac4uv

Are there threads in the drain valve so one could screw in a fitting and attach a hose for draining into a bottle, etc neatly? If so, what is the thread?
Comment from : @marks2254

Well done, Josh! Thank you for such a thorough, informative video Probably the best DIY / product eval video I have ever seen on YouTube Exceptional!
Comment from : @rickpittser8412

Great vid and info, cheers
Comment from : @tar6805

Someone may have already commented on this, but denatured alcohol is Methanol It is very toxic to breathe and absorb and is flammable Talking about it as 190 Proof may give some the idea it is the same as ethanol you can drink You cannot, it was the reason many bootleg "bathtub gin" drinkers went blind during the depression It is also a paint stripper but is quickly being phased out due to its toxicity and several people poisoning themselves by stripping furniture in poorly ventilated areas All volatile solvents can be dangerous so a warning to use nitrile gloves and other protections would be prudent brNot to be totally a downer there's a lot of good info in your video, Thanks,
Comment from : @djwsmith8169

Thanks for the video I bought one after watching Excellent job
Comment from : @tommywilliams8359

This question has been asked a few times here, but did not see a response-if using deionized water, about how much of the Shooter's Choice ultrasonic cleaner is needed? Assumption is that it is much less than the 2:1 ratio recommended by Shooter's choice Thanks
Comment from : @kevineldredge3752

Don’t forget you need to Degas new cleansing solution, before it will work at full effectiveness
Comment from : @ruftime

I ordered the 10 L version of this model thank you very much for your review
Comment from : @JOESRQFLUSA

What can you clean with it?
Comment from : @PierceAlexanderLilholt

The total advertised Ultrasonic Power in watts is divided by how many transducers the unit has Typically these cheap made in china units use 60w transducers So an advertised 180W Ultrasonic Power unit has 3x60w transducers
Comment from : @leektah354

Are you getting a commision from these?
Comment from : @kermitfrog1897

idud not see any machine names for the ultrasonic cleaner
Comment from : @davidward8682

Came here because I’m looking to clean switches on mechanical keyboards Thanks for putting this together 👍
Comment from : @scorpio2t

I would never want to use a shaker bottle for cleaning coins or Jewellery The baking soda or whatever abrasive you use would leave marks
Comment from : @KyleTO7

OMG! I just want to know what temp? Ugh, 42 minutes? Ok, I'll watch later
Comment from : @flyingcheff

I have not read all the comments, so hope I'm not repeating something Just wondered how well it did on guns, and gun barrels, the inside of the barrels It would be nice to clean your gun very good without having to spend forever? Will the 6 l model cover most gun barrels?
Comment from : @ronatkinson4142

FYI, DK Sonic makes a mechanical version, the DK-600H, that's significantly less expensive and features knobs vs digital buttons
Comment from : @industryrule-4080

Sponsored by Shimano Okay, that will be totally unbiased
Comment from : @randomnav

In medieval times they used fine sand and urine to clean off body armour Personally I would use toluene, and absent that, gasoline You don't have to fill the whole tank with it, just putthe toluene in a tupperware container and put that in the water If you're using real tupperware, you can also use acetone
Comment from : @SunRabbit

Thanks so much for doing the homework for us It’s hard to choose when you’re new to these machines
Comment from : @1986yamahafazer69

Got everything ready, just wondering how long should I sonicate in the wax? Until the bubbles dissipate?
Comment from : @slcherniak

Why does every YouTuber think it’s ok to use water based detergeants on metal parts 🙄 Not to mention like dissolves like learned that my first year in chemical engineering Oil based solvents and petroleum distillates only way to go One of my favorites 2-butoxyethanol
Comment from : @kineticmoto8813

after ultrasonic cleaning i put the chain in the oven for 15 minutes at 70 degrees, is that ok? And don't use alcohol
Comment from : @Dewammus

This is just a great video, lots of facts and cool recommendations!! THANK YOU!!
Comment from : @rdrun51660

I'm currently inn the market for one I'm debating between the 10L and 15L models, for my bicycle shop What are your thoughts?
Comment from : @philippelevy6851

Do you have an example of a machine that can run at all of the frequencies? Thank you!
Comment from : @josephgarcia549

The best cleaner needs a demo, not а conversation
Comment from : @alexmaster9437

Are those bio friendly?
Comment from : @timwang44

Thank you for making this video I've never seen a product so thoroughly saturated by poorly reviewed cheap imports so it's been time consuming trying to find something decent
Comment from : @daves3895

What ratio of water to Shooter's Choice have you found to be ideal for cleaning chains in an ultrasonic cleaner?
Comment from : @VictorCyclingJunkie

Do you really need to use DI water if you are putting in a cleaning solution like Shooter’s Choice? It would seem that tap or distilled would work Thanks
Comment from : @michaelgould8094

On the Degreaser you have linked, I bought some an instructions say to dilute with water, 6 to 1 at the very least do you dilute in your shaker bottle per the Chemical Guys instructions?
Comment from : @michaelhotten752

Why don't you mention the brands/models of all 6 units tested????? This DK brand is consistently more expensive that other Chinese brands There is apparently an issue with the drain leaking and destroying the unit There is a review that dismantles to examine the electronics with less than favorable findings
Comment from : @klaatu2

I WAS WAITING FOR YOU TO FIRE IT UP AND RUN IT DIDNT KNOW IT WAS GOING TO BE A LONG WINDED LINE OF BULLSHIT
Comment from : @madmanmechanic8847

Hey Josh, How much Shooters Choice Ultrasonic Cleaner do you add to your solution?
Comment from : @safj1745

Highly informative
Comment from : @dcolum23

Josh great video but I’m struggling on sizing between the 6 and 10L models Is there a trade off going bigger? My hope was to sneak in a chain ring as well as cassettes and chains along with other misc items Also I saw your link to the new style Any reason to go with the newer versus the original style? Thank you for guiding me to a better machine than what I’ve been living with
Comment from : @jerseybarrier64

The DK-600S (DK SONIC 6L), Size 6L, Product Dimensions : 13 x 13 x 71 inches This should easily accommodate any cassette Is this correct?
Comment from : @DanielN999