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I have the larger one they had at the time, not sure if the larger one they still have is big enough but the older "large" size would easily hold one can of a DH reg plus the rest of the parts.
What some people do is put plain water in the machine and use glass jars to hold the parts and the cleaning solution. That way you have an easier time cleaning up and you can taylor the solution to the part.
Reviving an old thread. Can anyone comment on whether the heated models are better than the ones without a heater? Do you use heater when cleaning diving equipment?
Actually this is a very intersting article. It reccomends 60C / 150F water with a mild acidic cleaner for all parts including brass (I guess "very mild acidic") and a working frequency of 37khz. I guess the 40khz fixed models would work well then.
I have one of the same ones that Herman does. The larger one from harbor freight for $50. It is heated. I do notice that it cleans better/faster when the heat is on but if I don't turn it on it still does the job eventually.
Reviving an old thread. Can anyone comment on whether the heated models are better than the ones without a heater? Do you use heater when cleaning diving equipment?
Everything else being equal, heated cleaning solutions are more effective than cold, whether you're washing clothing, dishes or regulators. Don't overdo it, however: if it's too hot to put your fingers in, it's too hot.
I've been very happy with my Harbor Freight unit for use at home.
The heated water is a little better but cold works fine for me. You can always warm the cleaning solution in the microwave or start with hot tap water if you need/want hot water.
Just use warm or hot water. The thing I like about the consumer jewelry versions over the heated lab models is they don't weigh 15 lbs. I can't see that the jewelry cleaner is any less effective.
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