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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 02:50 PM
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Where to get an ultrasonic cleaner?

I would like to get one big enough to do rotors. I don't mind having to clean them in sections either. Anyone have the harbor freight one? I've used an older model at the motorcycle shop I used to work at and it worked pretty well. Can anyone think of another place to get one?


http://www.harborfreight.com/25-lite...ner-95563.html
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 10:48 PM
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Why ultrasonic? Just to clean rotors or would you use it for other things too?
I have not heard of this before.
I have always washed them in a parts washer and dried them right away.
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Old Dec 31, 2011 | 02:37 AM
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It's good for all sorts of stuff. Injectors bolts anything metal and if I'm feeling adventurous my jewelry too. I don't really have access to a parts washer or want to keep parts washer in a tub (safety /children) so I thought this would be a better multi purpose item.
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Old Dec 31, 2011 | 05:26 PM
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Sweet. Let s know how it turns out. Maybe before and after pics...?
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Old Dec 31, 2011 | 05:42 PM
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Sure thing. I know nice ones cost around a grand but was mostly wondering if theres a more cost effective one.
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Old Dec 31, 2011 | 10:33 PM
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I use a cheap harbor freight one for injectors/bolts/my sockets/ect with some REDs cleaners. (ATF, kero, ect)
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Old Nov 3, 2013 | 01:54 PM
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So I honestly haven't had much luck w my harbor freight cleaner. I used both vinegar/water solution and today I used dawn ultra in water. I think my main problem is that the cleaner will only run for 480 seconds. It does help soften up the carbon so I can scrub it away easier, but I need the cleaner to run longer. I think maybe I'll upgrade to a larger chinese one on ebay so that I can set it for 30 mins or so to clean everything off. That would be real nice
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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 10:34 AM
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ya the Chinese one u set for 30 minutes im sure it will run for 3 hrs! lol
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