ultrasonic cleaning fluid

toe · 17th October 2007, 10:52

Hi all

Im looking for input on what people are using for their solution in ultrasonic cleaners. I have been told to use diluted vinegar, citric acid and others.

Are there better options out there? And where can they be got. What temp do you use.
Thanks
Tony

iratnl · 17th October 2007, 11:05

Just did a DIL first stage last week; used a 50/50 distilled white vinegar / water solution in the ultrasonic bath. Gave every thing a good scrubbing in a solution of Simple Green first...

AMW · 17th October 2007, 11:46

For straight forward cleaning I use water with a few ml of house hold ammonia. For O2 cleaning I use water and simple green cleaning solution.

ECS Simple Green UK - Environmentally Friendly Cleaning Products

Andrew.

seanpall · 17th October 2007, 13:15

The process I use that I find gives me great results: wash first in a small bath of simple green (to get all the heavy crud off to not dirty up ultra sonic so fast). The ultra sonic has distilled vinager (filled 3/4 of the way) then water to the edge mark, then a dash of simple green. Then I'll rinse with a diluted bath of simple green again to get anything left behind and finally with a clean water bath. Either let dry or use air to blow dry. I find this leaves the parts squeeky cleen with absolutely no residue of any kind.. May seem a bit redundant but don't forget, just because you pull the parts out of the cleaner depending what you have cleaned previously. There may be a slight film of -whatever- floating on the surface. So as you pull your clean parts out you are bringing them right through the surface slime. Thats why I do the two rinses.

Meng_Tze · 17th October 2007, 14:24

I clean everything with 50/50 vinegar and warm water to get the muck off (toothbrush if needed). Then in bath with either simple green solution or blue gold. Rinse and let dry.

Steve the Box · 17th October 2007, 15:07

Hi I've used citric acid powder
from Boots for years it works
just fine.
Steve

Dave.T · 11th November 2007, 17:55

Hi all I here the name simple green used quite alot when talking about doing your own o2 cleaning can any one tell me were I can get it from in the uk apart from the main supplier i.e do any of the usual supermarkets sell it.

AMW · 11th November 2007, 20:51

No sure about shops stocking it, but the Simple green site
ECS Simple Green UK - Environmentally Friendly Cleaning Products
seems to process orders very quickly (a few days)

Andrew.

JS1scuba · 11th November 2007, 22:23

We use two ultrasonic cleaners and then two rinse baths.

1st unit gets water and vinegar solution. Approx 4 oz of the vinegar to the quart of water.

2nd unit is a heated unit. It gets water and crystal simple green. 1 part CSG - 500 parts water.

3rd bath is bottled water (we get 5 gallon containers)
4th bath is bottled water (again)

On strongly corroded items we will increase the vinegar to as much as 50/50. On seriously corroded items we will do a presoak in On/Off MaryKate Hull and Deck Cleaners, On & Off, Cleaning Detail, Super Suds Boat Soap, Mildew Stain Remover, Inflatable Boat Cleaner, available at Ward Marine this is a solution of phosphoric acid with a biodegradeable cleaner. We call it "phoz". If this is used the item then gets a water soak first -- then steps 1-4 .........

Cheers

womble · 11th November 2007, 22:46

Quote: (Originally Posted by AMW)

No sure about shops stocking it, but the Simple green site
ECS Simple Green UK - Environmentally Friendly Cleaning Products
seems to process orders very quickly (a few days)

Andrew.

Which Simple Green??

Thanks in advance

17th October 2007, 10:52	#1 (permalink)
toe New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ireland Posts: 69	ultrasonic cleaning fluid Hi all Im looking for input on what people are using for their solution in ultrasonic cleaners. I have been told to use diluted vinegar, citric acid and others. Are there better options out there? And where can they be got. What temp do you use. Thanks Tony
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17th October 2007, 11:05	#2 (permalink)
iratnl Tecreational Diver Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Eastbourne, UK Posts: 112	Re: ultrasonic cleaning fluid Just did a DIL first stage last week; used a 50/50 distilled white vinegar / water solution in the ultrasonic bath. Gave every thing a good scrubbing in a solution of Simple Green first...
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17th October 2007, 11:46	#3 (permalink)
AMW Andrew Martin Ward Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cam ,Glos, England Posts: 171	Re: ultrasonic cleaning fluid For straight forward cleaning I use water with a few ml of house hold ammonia. For O2 cleaning I use water and simple green cleaning solution. ECS Simple Green UK - Environmentally Friendly Cleaning Products Andrew. __________________ AMW Blog (very poor effort :-) http://a-m-ward.blogspot.com/ http://amward.myblogsite.com/ Lot ,France cave diving sites and area resources. www.lot46.com Caving and cave diving photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/amward/
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17th October 2007, 13:15	#4 (permalink)
seanpall New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Optima Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 51	Re: ultrasonic cleaning fluid The process I use that I find gives me great results: wash first in a small bath of simple green (to get all the heavy crud off to not dirty up ultra sonic so fast). The ultra sonic has distilled vinager (filled 3/4 of the way) then water to the edge mark, then a dash of simple green. Then I'll rinse with a diluted bath of simple green again to get anything left behind and finally with a clean water bath. Either let dry or use air to blow dry. I find this leaves the parts squeeky cleen with absolutely no residue of any kind.. May seem a bit redundant but don't forget, just because you pull the parts out of the cleaner depending what you have cleaned previously. There may be a slight film of -whatever- floating on the surface. So as you pull your clean parts out you are bringing them right through the surface slime. Thats why I do the two rinses.
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Meng_Tze 246 Bubbleless Cove Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: FL, USA Posts: 111	Re: ultrasonic cleaning fluid I clean everything with 50/50 vinegar and warm water to get the muck off (toothbrush if needed). Then in bath with either simple green solution or blue gold. Rinse and let dry.
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Steve the Box New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Surrey,England Posts: 12	Re: ultrasonic cleaning fluid Hi I've used citric acid powder from Boots for years it works just fine. Steve
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Dave.T New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: essex Posts: 2	Re: ultrasonic cleaning fluid Hi all I here the name simple green used quite alot when talking about doing your own o2 cleaning can any one tell me were I can get it from in the uk apart from the main supplier i.e do any of the usual supermarkets sell it.
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11th November 2007, 20:51	#8 (permalink)
AMW Andrew Martin Ward Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cam ,Glos, England Posts: 171	Re: ultrasonic cleaning fluid No sure about shops stocking it, but the Simple green site ECS Simple Green UK - Environmentally Friendly Cleaning Products seems to process orders very quickly (a few days) Andrew. __________________ AMW Blog (very poor effort :-) http://a-m-ward.blogspot.com/ http://amward.myblogsite.com/ Lot ,France cave diving sites and area resources. www.lot46.com Caving and cave diving photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/amward/
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JS1scuba RebreatherWorld Sponsor Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Sport Kiss Classic Kiss MK 15.X Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Lake Havasu City, AZ - USA Posts: 511	Re: ultrasonic cleaning fluid We use two ultrasonic cleaners and then two rinse baths. 1st unit gets water and vinegar solution. Approx 4 oz of the vinegar to the quart of water. 2nd unit is a heated unit. It gets water and crystal simple green. 1 part CSG - 500 parts water. 3rd bath is bottled water (we get 5 gallon containers) 4th bath is bottled water (again) On strongly corroded items we will increase the vinegar to as much as 50/50. On seriously corroded items we will do a presoak in On/Off MaryKate Hull and Deck Cleaners, On & Off, Cleaning Detail, Super Suds Boat Soap, Mildew Stain Remover, Inflatable Boat Cleaner, available at Ward Marine this is a solution of phosphoric acid with a biodegradeable cleaner. We call it "phoz". If this is used the item then gets a water soak first -- then steps 1-4 ......... Cheers __________________ Joel Silverstein, VP COO Tech Diving Limited a Division of Scuba Training and Technology Inc. http://www.nautilusdiveplanner.com http://www.nobubblediving.com
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womble Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK Posts: 196	Re: ultrasonic cleaning fluid Quote: (Originally Posted by AMW) No sure about shops stocking it, but the Simple green site ECS Simple Green UK - Environmentally Friendly Cleaning Products seems to process orders very quickly (a few days) Andrew. Which Simple Green?? Thanks in advance __________________ "What could possibly go wrong?? . . "
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