Owen Y Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share Posted May 22, 2017 On 2017-5-19 at 11:27 PM, tesla13BMW said: Only thing I noted is that the spindle seemed to move out from the motor drive so will do some adjusting of the bearing holder height to see if I can stop this. @tesla13BMW - giving this further thought, be sure that the shaft is level, by adjusting bearing plate height. Or even have the bearing end a touch higher. Cheers, Owen http://darklanternforowen.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tesla13BMW Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Hi Owen I was going to do some adjusting but found the motor alternated its direction of rotation with each turn on / off cycle. So if I have it rotating clockwise when looking from the bearing side it is naturally pushing back toward the motor. I've had no further issue. Cheers, Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Y Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share Posted May 22, 2017 Thanks @tesla13BMW - that's smart advice - rotate against the direction of the shaft thread! (Clockwise, when facing the motor drive.) Cheers, Owen http://darklanternforowen.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Y Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share Posted May 24, 2017 (edited) Future motor plates will incorporate a rotation arrow, like this: Cheers, Owen http://darklanternforowen.wordpress.com/ Edited May 24, 2017 by Owen Y Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 (edited) Been following this thread for a while with interest. Information on RCM in this thread is gold Edited May 24, 2017 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myskylab Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 (edited) This looks like a good place in Aus to purchase Triton x-100 LR, $45.00 for 500ml http://www.ssapl.com.au/product-group/2969/category/392 still very expensive. Waiting to hear back from these guys that Owen uses Triton X 100, $49.85 for 1 L, http://www.conservationsupplies.co.nz/product/triton-x100-cle01/ regarding postage to Australia, will keep you all updated Total cost for 1L Triton X including postage to Aus. is NZ $64.65 so it`s great value and Jeanette was excellent to deal with I hope this helps Edited May 26, 2017 by myskylab 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_ Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Does anyone have a suggestion for a filter that will attach to the tap on the ultrasonic tank everyones using? Doesn't need to pump, just something simple for draining the cleaning solution back into the bottle after use. Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leinster Lad Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 coffee filter paper in a funnel should work a treat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_ Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 (edited) 31 minutes ago, Leinster Lad said: coffee filter paper in a funnel should work a treat Ha I was thinking that! are the coffee filters fine enough to filter everything out though? maybe something like this https://www.bunnings.com.au/stefani-chrome-on-tap-water-purifying-system_p5091498 Not sure it'd fit, or that there'd be enough pressure to force the water through though.. comes out at a dribble.. Edited May 26, 2017 by jack_b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leinster Lad Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 (edited) Not sure on the actual specific particle size that they will trap, but very finely ground espresso grounds are mighty fine, and they seem to trap those. Could always double or triple the layers of paper. Either way, it would be a pretty cheep and simple exercise to test it. It will however be a slow process, as the fluid would only drip thru. Edited May 26, 2017 by Leinster Lad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citroen Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 I really wouldn't bother with filtering after use. Just discard and replace. Unless using an alcohol component, the cost of the water and surfactant really is minimal, considering the amount of lps cleaned per batch. I do see a possible benefit from filtering during use but not convinced yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Y Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share Posted May 27, 2017 Coffee paper filters are 10-20 micron I believe, so may be useful for removing larger bits of debris, dirt. But as said, the detergent eventually depletes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuzzii Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 On ?3?/?27?/?2017 at 6:20 PM, Owen Y said: A bit more info: Fluid mix: For starters, I'm using a water + Triton X-100 detergent/surfactant concentrate. (I haven't checked if this is avail downunder, mine came from USA via a pal). Drying: So far, in our low 20's C summer weather, using a water + detergent/surfactant mix, then air-drying is fast. (20-30 min?) Plain water doesn't film over the vinyl & takes much longer to dry. .I have a vacuum RCM but have not bothered using it for drying after US cleaning. Right now, I'm using just carbon-filtered (drinking) water. Static: Vinyl is a poor conductor but water is a good conductor, so simply rinsing will reduce static. Wiping a record, is not such a good thing, if you want to avoid static-electricity. And I believe that it is good to use a non-ionic, neutral pH detergent for starters, to avoid residual static charge. (There is also a theory that a thin residual film of detergent left on the vinyl, after cleaning, aids groove tracing - I have to say it certainly sounds that way, signif more dynamic range, more energy..... ) Cheers, Owen http://darklanternforowen.wordpress.com/ you can get Triton x 100 on Ebay in Aust. Just purchased some myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuzzii Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 how long do you guys have the US on during cleaning process? I've been doing 15 mins but not sure if that's the right time period Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasebass Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 3 hours ago, scuzzii said: how long do you guys have the US on during cleaning process? I've been doing 15 mins but not sure if that's the right time period you and I must have had the same thoughts this weekend John.... 15 mins at 35C with 2 cap fulls of melody mate what i use then a nitty gritty blast with melody mate.. Cheers Tase 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edd Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 4 hours ago, scuzzii said: you can get Triton x 100 on Ebay in Aust. Just purchased some myself. Hi John, Would you mind posting a link to this? I only find international suppliers. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hergest Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 6 hours ago, scuzzii said: how long do you guys have the US on during cleaning process? I've been doing 15 mins but not sure if that's the right time period I've been doing 15 minutes too, i use 40º and upwards though. A few records that were in a poor condition have improved with a 30 minute session. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Y Posted May 28, 2017 Author Share Posted May 28, 2017 6 hours ago, scuzzii said: how long do you guys have the US on during cleaning process? I've been doing 15 mins but not sure if that's the right time period Hi @scuzzii - because of partial immersion & rotation, I consider 15 mins an absolute minimum. (See my May 4 post.) If you've got patience, give it 20 mins or even more. Cheers, Owen http://darklanternforowen.wordpress.com/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuzzii Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, Edd said: Hi John, Would you mind posting a link to this? I only find international suppliers. Cheers Hi Edd looks like I must have grabbed the last one. I did a search and also clicked on the ebay link. That seller doesn't have any others Edited May 28, 2017 by scuzzii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasebass Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 On 2017-5-16 at 11:26 AM, Owen Y said: Drying - The surfactant means rapid air drying. But vacuum drying is excellent, if you have a conventional RCM to hand (with clean nozzle/brushes of course). I will experiment with a water rinse beforehand too - I'm not paranoid about water purity, regular carbon-filtered drinking water works fine for me. Your comments & feedback welcome. Cheers, Owen http://darklanternforowen.wordpress.com/ US clean followed by RCM with Melody Mate heavily diluted for the US cleaner then a small amount on the Nitty Gritty RCM trough and the results are excellent.... temp set at 35oC but does jump up when the US cleaner is in operation though.. Tase 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Y Posted May 30, 2017 Author Share Posted May 30, 2017 On 2017-5-25 at 2:38 AM, myskylab said: This looks like a good place in Aus to purchase Triton x-100 LR, $45.00 for 500ml http://www.ssapl.com.au/product-group/2969/category/392 still very expensive. Waiting to hear back from these guys that Owen uses Triton X 100, $49.85 for 1 L, http://www.conservationsupplies.co.nz/product/triton-x100-cle01/ regarding postage to Australia, will keep you all updated Total cost for 1L Triton X including postage to Aus. is NZ $64.65 so it`s great value and Jeanette was excellent to deal with I hope this helps Triton X-100: That's the best price so far, over Oz way. Hopefully importing is hassle-free, it's only detergent Cheers, Owen http://darklanternforowen.wordpress.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat-with-one-t Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Guys will this surfactant you're referring to work in other devices, such as the Disco Antistat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuzzii Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 On ?5?/?25?/?2017 at 0:38 AM, myskylab said: This looks like a good place in Aus to purchase Triton x-100 LR, $45.00 for 500ml http://www.ssapl.com.au/product-group/2969/category/392 still very expensive. Waiting to hear back from these guys that Owen uses Triton X 100, $49.85 for 1 L, http://www.conservationsupplies.co.nz/product/triton-x100-cle01/ regarding postage to Australia, will keep you all updated Total cost for 1L Triton X including postage to Aus. is NZ $64.65 so it`s great value and Jeanette was excellent to deal with I hope this helps Tim - the 500ml is cheaper than I got on ebay... as per PM John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat-with-one-t Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Anyone seen this? Thoughts? Looks awfully like one here! http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/302327865596?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EV Cali Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 21 minutes ago, Mat-with-one-t said: Anyone seen this? Thoughts? Looks awfully like one here! http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/302327865596?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Yes there is already a long thread regarding this Polish machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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