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From: larry@kitty.UUCP (Larry Lippman)
Newsgroups: misc.consumers,sci.electronics
Subject: Re: Ultrasonic Cleaners
Message-ID: <2241@kitty.UUCP>
Date: Tue, 17-Nov-87 19:42:35 EST
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Posted: Tue Nov 17 19:42:35 1987
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References: <4125@watdcsu.waterloo.edu>
Organization: Recognition Research Corp., Clarence, NY
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Summary: Costs and vendors...
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In article <4125@watdcsu.waterloo.edu>, ttims@watdcsu.waterloo.edu (Tracy Tims) writes:
> I am interested in owning an ultrasonic cleaner.  I figure it's
> got to be the ultimate way to clean bike parts.  A cleaner with
> a reasonable tank size (3 to 5 litres) is quite expensive.
> Does anyone have any experience or knowledge about them?  I would
> be willing to build one from scratch if it was easy enough.  Anyone
> knw how to build one?  Does anyone know what I should look for if I buy one?

	Two major vendors of ultrasonic cleaners are Branson and Sonicor;
their prices are roughly comparable.  Two common sizes are 4 liters and 10
liters.  4-liter units can be had for around $ 300.00 (wholesale), and
10-liter units can be had for around $ 600.00.  Such cleaners are also
available with heaters at an additional cost of $ 75.00 to $ 100.00.  For
your application a heated unit would probably be better.
	Cleaning and degreasing detergents specially formulated for use in
ultrasonic cleaners are available.  My organization has a couple of ultrasonic
cleaners, and they are both made by Branson - which also sells appropriate
detergents.
	I do not believe it is practicable for you to consider building such
a unit yourself.   

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