ultrasonic cleaning of mods

[wabbit warren]

Hi i might be looking at this all wrong but
ive just got an ultrasonic cleaning tank for cleaning my Wildcat evo mod
a mate of mine told me to remove the O rings before cleaning it
is this right?
why?
also what is the best thing to use in the tank as a cleaner
the same mate has said white vinegar and dist water with a tiny bit of fairy liquid
again is this right or could you suggest something better
many thanks
Ian

 

[Alantoo]

Hi i might be looking at this all wrong but
ive just got an ultrasonic cleaning tank for cleaning my Wildcat evo mod
a mate of mine told me to remove the O rings before cleaning it
is this right?
why?
also what is the best thing to use in the tank as a cleaner
the same mate has said white vinegar and dist water with a tiny bit of fairy liquid
again is this right or could you suggest something better
many thanks
Ian

Check with the manufacturer.

I was told by the maker of my Lawrence Precision titanium one that it would damage it irreparably. He didn’t say why when I asked, and the only thing I could find on the internet was the possibility of Hydrogen embrittlement.

Ask the manufacturer.

Alan

 

[wabbit warren]

cheers Alan will give them a ring

 

[Alantoo]

Better to email so you have it in writing

Alan

 

[Alantoo]

Found the email from Simon...

 

[Littlekilmory]

I clean my Evo ultrasonically but never use acidic cleaners as they eat the alloys (like putting aluminium pans in a dishwasher).
Use fairy liquid or a very mild degreaser and completely dry all components prior to reassembly. A small drop of lube on the O-rings keeps them in good order.
I agree, no wd40 or suchlike unless you want fireworks.

 

[wabbit warren]

thanks Littlekilmory i read up on the wildcat site and there saying the same as you
i was going to strip it down and just clean the internals to be honest
a product called ELBOW GREASE seem to work on cleaning mops and is solvent free
if fairy liquid dos'nt clean it i might try a few drops of that in demin water