Modern cleaning methods

[silverclaws]

Taking my bike apart over the last few days after it had been in the possession of a cousin who did not know what oil and a spanner looks like, or for that matter, a pump. So seeing as I need the bike for college, I had to make sure everything was ok, so I took it all apart and starting to look around for something to degrease the thing, but as usual, not a lot around, it gets used rapidly with the machines I have in my flat (two outboard motors in bits at the moment).

So, what to do, then the idea came, I have an ultrasound tank and a manky bottle of white spirit, I know, clean the components with ultrasound, it did a fab job, so I thought I would share that method here.

The ultrasound tanks , well the one I have got is an ebay cheapie, about twenty quid, it gets used for everything, such an effective way of cleaning it is.

 

[REKIBorter]

My Dad was the design engineer and one of the team that first developed the technology behind ultrasonic cleaning. Proud son.

 

[Andy B]

Bought an ultrasonic cleaner from Maplins about a year ago, perfect for chains, cassettes, jockey wheels, mech's....

Excellent parts cleaner, just turn it on, put the kettle on have a cuppa whilst the cleaner does all the hard work

 

[Major22]

Here's a very informative page on ultrasonic cleaners:

http://www.vgt.cc/en/product1.asp?Menuid=11&id=25

 

[Crum]

I got one from the machine shop I worked at... Just needed a new on/off switch.. I use a lot of dishwasher or laundry soap(Tide being my favorite) I got it for VW carbs and gun parts, but I use it for everything...

 

[the great roberto]

Where i work we have a quite large hot washer. It uses hot water to blast bits. Twenty mins in that and a chain is completely degeased. Brill and does not use any nasty chemicals.

 

[The Ken]

Here's a very informative page on ultrasonic cleaners:

http://www.vgt.cc/en/product1.asp?Menuid=11&id=25

Brilliant I was looking for a way to stir my eggs voluntarily