Would you use an ultrasonic cleaner on your bike parts?

@ianphil397

4 жыл бұрын

I need one for my .22LR moderator. Might as well use it for my bike chain as well.

@johnbay1234

4 жыл бұрын

About once a year after winter wash off the road salt.

@davidburgess741

4 жыл бұрын

Already use one. Have moved away from using kerosene. Curious if there is a safe solvent for wax based chain lube. Some recommend boiling water. This does not seem safe or practical. Have dipped chains into molten wax, but not so sure it gets clean enough. Would it work to have molten wax in ultrasonic parts cleaner?

@milybanily

4 жыл бұрын

I do.

@jeffbrunton3291

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, especially if it pays for itself by getting a couple extra months out of my drivetrain

Pro tip for Ollie--- put your chain and cassette in a zip loc bag and fill it with the cleaning solution. Then place that bag in the ultrasound machine after filling the machine with water. That way, you do not have to use as much solution AND you do not have to clean the machine afterwards. The ultrasound goes right thru the bag and will not affect the cleaning.

@bushsons100

Жыл бұрын

What litre size do you reckon that cleaner was?

@rudyramirez4623

Жыл бұрын

@@bushsons100 That one is probably a 3 liter model.

@Methodical2

11 ай бұрын

I suggest you use a glass jar because it allows the ultrasonic frequency to penetrate with enough strength to thoroughly clean your item vs plastic.

@Alex-kr7zr

10 ай бұрын

Or a pickle jar. Not for the cassette, but for the chain

@peterdelmonte9832

10 ай бұрын

Does anyone know the size in litres of an ultrasonic cleaner large enough to take a chainwheel with a fixed crank, please. I’m only going to buy one!

Here’s a little constructive suggestion for you, Ollie. When showing the “after cleaning” results, stop wiggling and waving the parts around so much. It’s difficult to tell how clean the cassette actually is since the eyes cannot focus on it long enough. Also, let us see the other side of the cassette where most of the chain sludge accumulates. Otherwise, great video.

@felderosa

2 жыл бұрын

yeah, id really like to see a still frame closeup of the chain before/after, plus a still shot of the cassette

@mmmikeyyy

11 ай бұрын

yes! I found this video so frustrating to watch! He looked at his cassette, marvelling at the difference between the cleaned half and the untouched half, but we couldn't see anything. We did not even get a real good look at the clean chain. I just got an ultrasonic cleaner and did some tests yesterday cleaning a bicycle chain. Tried dishwashing soap. Not good. Tried dishwasher soap. Not good. Tried Oxyclean. Not good. These attempts removed fine particles of dirt and apparently metal that I could find at the bottom of the tank, but left sticky muck in place. Finally tried a mixture of white vinegar and dishwashing liquid soap. That worked. But the chain turned black. All tests at about 140F if someone's curious. I quickly rinsed the chain after the last test and left it to dry. The vinegar solution might be a terrible idea as it may have stripped a protective coating preventing rust (a very thin layer of rust quickly appeared when the chain was dry). Anyway, as is often the case, the comment section is just as informative as the video, if not more. Love the idea of another poster, consisting of sealing the part to be cleaned in a ziplock with the cleaning solution (will try diluted Muc-Off degreaser next), before immersing the bag in water to avoid unnecessarily diluting the cleaning solution. Update: just checked on my cleaned chain and I must say that it looks fantastic finally (cleaned it about 12 hours ago). If someone's curious: I cleaned it with a solution of about 40% double strength white vinegar and 60% water plus a couple of tablespoons of dishwashing liquid soap. Half an hour at 140F. Then rinsed thoroughly, wiped it and left it to dry. Chain was a dark black coming out of the solution, but all the muck was gone (at last). A very thin layer of rust appeared at the surface of the dry chain. I coated it with Muc-Off dry lube (liquid when applied...). Wiped off excess lube. Now the chain is no longer black: the original dark gray is back. There's absolutely no rust visible. Could vinegar and soap be a good idea after all?? (note that it's extremely cheap...)

“The chains much cleaner, check this out” The shot of the chain shrinks to less than a quarter of the screen. Nice.

7 minutes and 44 seconds for not showing the results. Good job

@philippbeckonert1678

4 жыл бұрын

: Yeah, totally. Why no close ups and futher inspections of the chain?

@yap7656

4 жыл бұрын

I like that

@ChrisLoew

4 жыл бұрын

because the ultrasonic is not that sonic lolz

@rexlybrand6688

4 жыл бұрын

WTH no results? I feel duped. Showing a Sram logo from 1/4 mile away is not compelling.

@SaleenS351R

3 жыл бұрын

Unless you’re all accusing GCN for swapping out the parts for clean ones to act like it worked, he clearly shows the chain and cassette after it was in the bath. Noticeable difference and you can see the half clean, half dirty cassette, no problem.

This video topic is a fine example of why I love watching GCN productions so much. It's like learning some thing new every week from your favourite teachers at school/college/University, but with enthusiasm and humour, on a topic linked to your own hobby. Love it.

Yay, more science with Oli, I love it when he gets all technical, it makes the show even more interesting. Bring on the hardcore science.

I’m cleaning chains in an ultrasonic bath when the notification for this video arrives. Spooky. 👻

Total chemistry nerd here (actually chem. eng.). Thanks for this, it's way more than I normally want to do with my bike parts but very educational and entertaining.

I’ve been doing this for years. I but the chain in a zip lock bag with degreeer and but hot water in the ultrasound cleaner. This way I use less chemicals and I don’t dirty the tub of my ultrasound cleaner.

@berthull9333

4 жыл бұрын

I have been doing a similar hack. I have a large 10 liter cleaner (2.5 gallon) which is too big for one chain at a time but great if you want to do a crank or a whole groupo (or auto parts) so I have a few plastic tupperware bowls I use for small parts and fill the rest of the space with water. I like your zip-lock idea better. I'll give that a try. I think your way would use even less solvent. saves money and less waste.

@durianriders

4 жыл бұрын

Good tip!

@Mr.FastZombie

4 жыл бұрын

How much degreaser do you put in the bag?

@daysetx

4 жыл бұрын

How durable is zip lock bag should be?

@Booyamakashi

3 жыл бұрын

@@daysetx You can use glass jar, works even better.

I am wondering why, the most important scene - showing the chain after - was so small and so short... just asking ;-)

@foxtrot978

4 жыл бұрын

I find the difference is not that spectacular on first sight. But whatever dirt is still on the chain comes off much easier. Also the roller internals will be completely dry. Which is also what makes the re-lube with oil or wax bath so important

@tehpanda64

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah im guessing he diluted his degreaser too far and it didn't work as well as expected. Really wanted a before and after of him feeling for grit by flexing the chain :/

@discbrakefan

4 жыл бұрын

Look up a KZreadr called OzCycle - has some great videos on cleaning chains and comparing sonication to other methods.

@derekhobbs1102

4 жыл бұрын

@@discbrakefan He doesn't rate using sonic cleaner too highly.

See Oli has undergone his hour record shave. Good luck!!

@olavh469

4 жыл бұрын

Looks 5 yrs younger as well.

@davemackinnon6487

4 жыл бұрын

Improved aero.. + 2 watts!

@MoltenJules

5 ай бұрын

This looks like a contender for a video to update and especially show the difference between cleaned and uncleaned areas. The use of ziplock bags really reduces the use of chemicals and that must be much greener.

Next week: How to clean your bibshorts with a bench top autoclave.

@mattkretchmar6374

4 жыл бұрын

Might need a bench grinder for that.

Needed to see the chain close up also for longer! Also the cassette was hard to see the difference. Might have to get one of these !

I've been trying to shop for this but, nobody ever mentioned what volume do we need, 3l,5,6, 10 or more Liter in order to be able to completely submerge a 40T cassete inside together with front 54t front cogs chains and other drivetrain parts? what frequency & wattage should the device be capable of for for most efficiency? what detergent should one use? they sell some detergent with the device but, can one use just water and dish detergent and a bit of aceton, thinner isopropyl alcohol or some other sort of industrial degreaser. These are question I wish they answered with this video.

By god I think Ollie is in his element, SCIENCE! Good job. The points I would want to make to the viewers are to be sure to get a unit that is large enough to submerge all the parts you want to clean. I got a small one that is good for small parts and chains but not cassettes, similar to Ollie's issue. Another point to consider is what to do post cleaning. After you rinse off the components, be sure to dry them as thoroughly as possible. You now have water and degreaser in the tightest of spots. A compressor or air canister to blow them out works very well. Then be sure to re-lubricate them almost immediately so that you don't introduce rust to the components. I ride a lot and I will clean my drive train after each ride. I use sonic cleaning about once per chain in the middle of its life, so for me about every 600-800 miles or 1000km-1300km depending on road conditions.

I would love to have seen a more thorough and up-close look of how the chain and cassette looked after they were cleaned. Does it beat petrol in cleaning ability? I know. I know. Petrol is the devil. I soak my chains in a sealed container so no vapors escape. I use a coffee filter and recycle the petrol I use to clean my chains and can get many, many cleanings from just a little of the solvent. I also clean outside. I also use gloves. I also bike everywhere and so use much less petrol per day than the average human. Plus...

@bobferguson1696

4 жыл бұрын

Just started doing the same. That and the slow cooker/wax/PTFE. Nothing goes down drains or wasted.

@lj2616

4 жыл бұрын

Petrol and other harsh chemicals do get more bad rep than they deserve. The liquids can be re-used almost infinitely when used just to clean bike parts.

@MrLuigi-oi7gm

4 жыл бұрын

@@bobferguson1696 Right on Brother Bob!

@MrLuigi-oi7gm

4 жыл бұрын

@@lj2616 Right on Brother JJ!

@albertbatfinder5240

3 жыл бұрын

Anyone concerned about the environmental effects of using a litre of petrol (which will last years btw) to keep a bike in good running condition has a strange sense of values.

As Chris Williams mentioned, add water only to the USC. Place the cleaning solution and the part into a glass/plastic/metal container and set the container into the USC. This not only allows easy cleanup and storing of the cleaning solution, but also will let you clean parts taller than your USC if your container is tall enough.

For anyone willing to use ultrasonic cleaners: 1. _DONT_ use dedicated ultrasonic liquids. They often are caustic and it will destroy anodizing. 2. Get an unit with a release valve at the bottom, so you don't need to tip the cleaner to get rid of the dirty water. It gets messy otherwise. 3. Likewise - get an unit with heating, make the process faster 4. To throughly clean someting - two - three baths are needed. 5. If you clean something with exposed steel in water based bath - dry it throughly ( a heat gun is helpful ) otherwise rust will get into the part real fast ( as in: within hours ) 6. I found isopropyl alcohol bath to be great to dissolve any old grease from shifters. Then a quick spray of the innards with light oil and its good as new. 7. "Real" men use gasoline bath to clean old grease. Gasoline in ultrasonic bath is cancerous, toxic, flammable and explosive. But cleans stuff real good. EDIT: 8. If any makers read this - make a powerful ( 500+W ) heated bath with shallow tank, but square size - something like 30x30cm on the surface and 3-5cm in depth. It would be great for cleaning chainrings, cassettes and whatnot.

@TryboBike

4 жыл бұрын

@@marcusy7421 Not really. It does evaporate at like, 60 something Celsius.

@desmondlee185

4 жыл бұрын

Is the isoproply alcohol the ones that are found at any pharmacy? And is pharmacy the only place that sells IPA?

@TryboBike

4 жыл бұрын

@@desmondlee185 I get my IPA off local equivalent of e-bay in 5 liter jugs :) it is a very popular solvent, should be available in any hardware store.

@desmondlee185

4 жыл бұрын

@@TryboBike thanks for sharing!

@CMneilB

Жыл бұрын

@@desmondlee185 isopropyl may have low alcohol content. Meths is good for the final rinse. (White spirit clean first). Lots about this at zerofrictioncycling.

WOW! Didn’t know you were a chemist, love chemistry myself!!

Stick your chain in a jar of degreaser and put it on top of your front-loading washer. Wash load and let the vibration agitate out the dirt ;)

@YelCan

4 жыл бұрын

That's good, but don't even need a washing-machine agitator. I put mine in old paint cans (clean and remove the lip with a can opener). Agitate for a few seconds every time you walk by. Done. Pour the dirty solvent (in the US, use "low odor paint thinner") in a gallon container and let settle. Once settled, pour the liquid (it'll be stained but have no particulate) into your "clean" one-gallon solvent container, and re-use. One gallon of solvent will last ten or more years. At some point the solids won't properly settle. Properly discard the container with the settled solids (might have ½" of crud) and start a new one.

Love an ultrasonic cleaner. I've had one for years. I restore old bikes, and use it for all manner of cleaning bits.

@marksheehangolfcourses4722

4 жыл бұрын

Glenn Howell does it work even on very dirty chains and cassette?

@ghowell13

4 жыл бұрын

@@marksheehangolfcourses4722 it does! But as said in the video, I use a brush to loosen the really heavy stuff first. Also, a friend at an automotive shop with a "parts washer" piece of equipment can come in especially handy for super dirty items, then into the ultrasonic bath.

@robinthebrave2755

4 жыл бұрын

Glen, What degreaser and what strength mix do you use ?

@ghowell13

4 жыл бұрын

@@robinthebrave2755 I use Muck Off as of late. Full strength, but as its expensive, I run it through a coffee filter and try to at least get the big stuff out, so I can use it again. I've also had really good luck with Simple Green. Smells good, and is a LOT cheaper than Muck Off. I use that 3/4 to full strength. If its rust removal I'm after, I used M-51 and 2 hours soaking, not in the ultrasonic.

@robinthebrave2755

4 жыл бұрын

Glenn Howell thanks Glenn. I have just started using one. I use a degreaser in a tub which floats in the water. I like the idea of a coffee filter. Thanks for replying 😃

I just purchased a UltraSonic cleaner and found that starting with hot water from the tap with some Simply Green cleaner works best. I have never had a chain and cassette as clean as this. From there I used an old pot and used Paraffin Wax on the chain. I based upon my research and the help of GCN I believe that this will reduce maintenance cost in the future and reduce the amount of chemicals that will be needed to keep my bike in top shape. Highly recommend.

@TheRealMichaelB

2 жыл бұрын

Make sure you use the "Extreme Simple Green Aircraft & Precision Cleaner" the standard stuff isn't recommended any more (at least for chains) - Even though I used the standard Simple Green for years when I worked as a bike mechanic in the early 90's and, as far as I know, there were not catastrophic failures as a result :)

That chain and cassette started off pretty clean!

@SurreySuburbanCyclist

2 жыл бұрын

You need to up your cleaning game if you think the chain was clean!

As a retired chemist I love the nerdy bits!

@mydearriley

3 жыл бұрын

How'd you go about "cleaning" the mineral spirits to reuse? (Without boiling it?)

I use an ultrasonic cleaner, works great. However, I put my chain in gasoline (petrol) for a few minutes, then a degreaser wash. Then to the sonic cleaner. It's great when you can use a paper towel to dry the chain and not see and grease residue on the towel.

thanks for showing me how to clean my drive train with a simple household product 👌

Thanks for the nerdiness from another ex-chemist. I have been using one for years.

Here is a tip to avoid having to cleaning out the greasy the black bits coating your ultrasonic cleaner tank tank. Put the cleaner solution and the parts in a zip-lock bag. Put some water in the tank and drop the bag in. The bag won't effect the cleaning effects of the ultrasound. Less muss and fuss.

A ultrasonic cleaner hack: Fill the cleaner with normal water, then take a old plastic jar (or glass depending on the cleaner you're using) and put your de-greaser of your choice in it. And put the component you want to clean in the jar, and put the jar in to the water. The sound waves still pass into the jar and it still cleans just as well, but you're using less of your cleaner of choice.

@ItchyTrout

4 жыл бұрын

Or a zip lock bag

Yo Ollie! Hope your Hr Record TT went Well !! You guys at GCN REALLY should get an ultrasonic bath sponsor. I would totally buy a GCN USB (UltraSonic Bath)

@sssxxxttt

4 жыл бұрын

Appropriate because of their office location

Blimey, I didn't know Ollie was old enough to have had a teenage son! I regret not being more respectful with past comments.

ozcycle did a review of ultrasonic vs handheld chain cleaner vs homemade cleaner. ultrasonic came out cleanest with 2 runs of 15 minutes each.

good video. interesting to see Ollie three years younger. big difference

A super idea for cassettes, but as for chains, I would never hassle with removing a chain, but do recommend using a snap-on chain cleaner filled with 'dawn for dishes' -- ah yes, good old dawn, it super cleans a bike chain, and it looks like new when you're done. But, like you, I clean mine after each ride for that showroom look and feel.

Have you guys considered doing a maintenance video for direct drive trainers? I've had my bike on mine all winter and am starting to think about taking it off for spring/summer, I've not idea if there is anything maintenance wise I should be considering for my bike or my trainer after that period...

So did Simon perform a “5 minute bike wash” on that chain or not before he handed it over to ultrasonic machine?

Great video!

Ive used those before in a dive locker. you need to be careful with certain metal parts as well as the mix. if you get it wrong you can literally take off the finish. They can be very "powerful" and you really need to watch / read the user guide

this was every friday at last job. though our bath was for cleaning ship parts. get to work, all the commuters minimum pulled off chains into sonic bath. coffee break chain out of bath soak in tub of chain lube till lunch, then chain hang dries until afternoon coffee, when bike is re assembled and ready to ride home.

I've used one for about three years on my bikes. When I start, say with an old chain, I soak it first in a can covered with white gas for a day or so, stirring on occasion. I then put the chain in the USonic cleaner. Simple Green is in the water. I don't start the USC until the lid is on. I usually clean it for a couple of cycles of 480 seconds. One might have to change the water once after the first round. I think the cleaners cost around $70ish USD. When the chain is dry, I soak it in melted paraffin, in a small electric crock-pot. I stir until the bubble stop and say another 10 minutes to be sure the paraffin gets in all the crevices. I love the system and have seen it affirmed on youtube videos. The chain seems to stay pretty, well really, clean. They say the treatment is good for 5-600 miles.

@BeatPoet67

4 жыл бұрын

You might have taken this a bit too far...

@jimjr4432

4 жыл бұрын

Richard Smith Could be!

Nothing cleans better than gasoline or diesel. Just dive in and brush a few times. Very cheap and efficient.

Ollie looks like hes been doing a weekend of power at ministry of sound

Just ordered this exact cleaner last month

@stevencawley6870

10 ай бұрын

what capacity did you get? thanks

1:40 yes, we did need to know that. Knowledge is power and the more you know the better!

love the "my weird skill set"

Can you use the yellow muc off bio chain cleaner/ drivetrain cleaner?

Hi GCN, can you point out a good degreaser and the water / degreaser ratio to use?

Awesome tutorial Oli! The white spirit I bought from the building centre says bio degradable on it, would that be BS if it was actual white spirit? Or does that mean it's a weaker type?

Good info

Will an ultrasonic cleaner properly lube the chain's internals when you soak one with lube?

Hi there ! It’s possible to know which kind of liquid solution I have to use inside of the ultrasonic bath? Thanks

Hi Ollie, 1st you better use more liquid. At least 2/3 of the tube, not just 1/3 of the tube... the ultrasonic cleaner will last longer. 2nd liquid soap/detergent from the kitchen does it as well. 3rd my private solution for filthy greasy metal: liquid soap/detergent with 1 or 2 gulps of denatured alcohol. It cleans much better, the water is "softer" and it has more cleaning potential. 4th I prefer to take out objects while the unltrasonic device is still un operation. The dirt stays better in the bath and less on the object. 5th why just 51°C and not 60 or 80? 6th how do you get the water out of the last corner or gap? How about a flush with senatured alcohol or/and drying on a heater?

What was the capacity of the GT Sonic ultrasonic cleaner you used?

@peterweatherby8816

4 жыл бұрын

3 litres

Ultrasound builds up standing wave nodes and anti nodes, distribute across the 3D volume of liquid. Sound wave agitates the liquid then agitate chain metal, stain and surface debris. There are two important piece not often discuss about. 1) some minute and hard debris doesn’t sink to bath bed while machine is running, continue to stay suspended in the fluid by ultrasonic standing wave - acts like spotty sand paper on part surface. 2) distributed cavities (followed by cyclic implosion) can accelerate those suspended debris at the metal surface like sand blasting. Given enough time that can be our unwanted erosion. Shiny metal surfaces can turn into lava rock finish full of spotty and minute cavities, and in extreme case create irregular surface profile. I was there in my first run of a new cleaner.

When I use white spirit I pour any used/dirty spirit back into an empty bottle. By the time I need to use it again all the particle matter has sunk to to the bottom and I can just carefully pour clear spirits out for reuse.

But how do you reapply the lube deep into the rollers after this treatment? Would you need to bathe the chain in oil then or what?

@tychoMX

4 жыл бұрын

I'd say yes. That's what the paraffin method calls for.

How many litres was the one you used?

Who on earth is this actual baby presenting this video? He's a big ol' boy!

SRAM PG 1130 cassettes !!!!! I do need one of these....more so as I ride gravel bikes and MTB's......

What size (how many lt) will I need to clean an mtb 10-50t cassette ?

QUESTION: What size of the ultrasound cleaner is advisable? 3L or 2L ?🤷‍♂️ 🤷‍♂️ 🤷‍♂️ Using for cassettes etc.

@allastairlee8797

3 жыл бұрын

I'm scrolling through the comments for the answer to this. Do you have the answer yet?

@SurreySuburbanCyclist

2 жыл бұрын

That's my question too

@wimpie031

Жыл бұрын

@@allastairlee8797 Would like to know that as well.

@allastairlee8797

Жыл бұрын

I eventually bought the VGT-1620QTD model which turned out ok for my needs. It says it's a 2L however looks smaller. Works for me though. @wimpie

@allastairlee8797

Жыл бұрын

@@wimpie031 I eventually bought the VGT-1620QTD model which turned out ok for my needs. It says it's a 2L however looks smaller. Works for me though.

Magiccc!

Like the super fast smooth face mate 👌

Would you use water with degreaser? I tend to with mine...does the job

for those of us of a certain vintage its sound is just like flash Gordons rocket ship from the old serials the memory of Saturday morning cinema club came rushing back !

@philiphiggs1615

4 жыл бұрын

I saw one of those floating cities as seen in Flash Gorden, several years ago straight above Whitwick woods, Leicesterahire. Well it looked just like what I remember from Flash Gordon. I turned away, looked into the sky again and it was gone. That was a weird experience, but very memorable. Popped into our dimension just for a moment and then vanished again.

Fine: I use one all the time in my workshop for drivetrains, and even rejuvenating tired 10 speed shifters, derailleurs, etc. HOWEVER: make sure you get a good warranty on whichever one you buy, as the transducers on cheap Chinese ones tend to cack out sooner or even sooner, and once that happens, it goes in the bin. I learnt that lesson at a shop I used to work at, and bought a good quality lab spec German-made one, with a warranty and service agent nearby. 10x the price of an eBay special, but it will last 10x longer, I'm pretty sure of it.

Bought an ALDI one for A$30.. bit small as it's intended for jewellery but does the same thing just a bit small but fine for chain, cassette separately. I just put some degreaser in, but wouldn't hurt defeating and scrubbing it first to get most of the muck off, then putting in with detergent. Ps read the manual I won't put other coated materials in.

Be carefull with polished aluminum parts on dereillieurs and shifters - most of the time they are coated transparently which can start to come off by the cavitation and results in flakey white oxydation. Generally be careful with all coated parts and ultrasonic cleaners.

would a 3L cleaner size be sufficient for bike parts?

i find best results when i liberally spray with degreaser onto the part in the empty bath, then fill the cleaning bath with boiling water from the kettle, and give it about 10 minutes. best to leave the room because it is pretty noisy. They do work, but you need to scrub off afterwards.

My local pizzeria has one of those. Or at least one that looks like it ;-).

What ultrasonic unit would u suggest?

What size (liters) was that particular ultrasonic cleaner?

@peterweatherby8816

4 жыл бұрын

3

Can you use the same tool to wax your chain?

I know what I'll be getting my dental nurse to do for me when she has some spare time. Might even put the chain in the autoclave!😂

@davidpinnington213

4 жыл бұрын

Super sterile speed gains - yep

im too lasy for this, i just do a quick chain wipe off, relube after every ride, and replace chain as needed

@TheLionEric

4 жыл бұрын

JogBird the bike industry thanks you for your patronage.

@thomasjousse2427

4 жыл бұрын

You shouldn't have to lube after every ride, unless you're always pedalling away in mud and filth (which you might very well do if you're mountain biking now that I think about it).

@yogatriathlete

4 жыл бұрын

Enjoy riding your black grease covered chain and cassette then

@lukamalic486

4 жыл бұрын

Well said , done .

@Numeriwar

4 жыл бұрын

Its written in Canyon manual that you dont have to degrease the chain. Just wipe and lube.

Is this the new presenter? He looks kind of young! ;-)

Have you tried re-lubing with hydrogenated oils for margarine-al gains?

This is great, but when can we see Ollie's hour?

@olavh469

4 жыл бұрын

Today isn’t it???

@olavh469

4 жыл бұрын

Just been on IG. And I can tell u that he........

I have now stopped using my ultrasonic cleaner for items with friction joints e.g. rivets. So cassettes and chains. Over time the ultrasonic cleaner loosens these joints giving premature wear of the components.

5:13 - just "bear in" mind. See what you did there

Ollie look very clean! Do not let Si lubricate the chain!

I just use water in my ultrasonic cleaner and then put my bike parts in sealable plastic containers with the cleaning fluid in them. I then put the whole container in the water and the ultrasonic waves pass right through the plastic and clean the parts, without ever messing up the water in the ultrasonic cleaner. It works really well, but your container must have a good seal.

Do you have a human size ultrasonic bath for those muck free aero gains Ollie?

Once you've used an ultrasonic cleaner does it leave residue inside the bath, and thus prevent subsequent use for jewellery etc?

@piotrsasiedzki3272

4 жыл бұрын

Just put your chain in zip bag with cleaner inside and put it into u/s cleaner. This will prevent dirty fluid into container. Some use plastic jars instead of bag.

@lj2616

4 жыл бұрын

The residue would be loosely resting on the bottom and can be flushed out under the tap :)

@mrmatthewking

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, so then you have to buy a bigger ultrasonic cleaner to put your ultrasonic cleaner in so you can clean it...

@neil_down_south

4 жыл бұрын

@@mrmatthewking I was thinking of just wiping it with kitchen towel 😂

Can you wash disk brake pad the same way? Mine are contaminated.

Oh, I must be old. In a technical drawing class I took long long ago, we used these cleaners to clean our pens. They could not stay too long in the machine, as the flow control wire would get damaged. Maybe that is true or not. Maybe the instructor just did not want us to leave our pen parts in the machine.

Good show. I used to use the microwave to clean the chain and cassettes but the explosions prompted the wife to forbid me from entering the kitchen. Ultrasonic is better.

What size/capacity, and what were the dimensions of the tank on that one you used?

@peterweatherby8816

4 жыл бұрын

3 litres

@arunabasnayake5258

4 жыл бұрын

I use a 2L square shaped ultrasonic cleaner and my cassettes fit perfectly. Living in Tokyo where storage is at a premium, the smaller the better!

@bristollad

4 жыл бұрын

@@arunabasnayake5258 do you have a link for the model you have...that sounds about perfect!

Can you put SRAM ETAP derailure in the bath?

What size is the tank you used n this video please

Surfex HD is a very effective solution for this use.

I could really use your help. What ultrasonic cleaner would you recommend for a 12speed cassette and chain for mtb cause it clearly won’t fit in that tinny one thanks

@gcntech

4 жыл бұрын

Larger cassettes should fit fine, if you're using a really big cassette with a 50t then you may have to run it through a couple of times rotating each time to clean the whole thing

@nostalgicshark3

4 жыл бұрын

GCN Tech do you have a link to the one you have by chance? Lastly I Was wondering how many litters is the one you showed is it a 3L? again thanks for your time I appreciate it.

So Dr Bridgewood (the clean shaven Clark Kent to Oilie's Superman) whilst white spirit may have an autoignition temperature of over 200˚C it also can have a flash point as low as 20˚C. If the vapours find a suitable ignition source they will ignite. For perspective petrol typically has a flash point of below -40˚C and an autoignition temperature of >240˚C (weirdly higher than diesel at around 210˚C). On a serious note, putting neat flammable liquids in a heated bath outside of a properly protected facility is potentially very dangerous and a clean chain is not worth getting hurt or burning your house down for. I'd go with plain water or an aqueous degreaser solution.

What frequency is best? Belt drives are best, choose them if possible

intead of having to change water/solution after every cleaning cycle you can clean them in plastic or glass containters with the cleaning solition in them works the same

Cleaning can be as simple as soaking your chain or cassette in gas, or rubbing alcohol. No need to spend money on cool gadgets, just get a glass jar, fill with gas, or rubbing alcohol, swish a couple times over 24 hours, and it does a better job, for cheaper.

They also clean spectacles. Even fake ones. And vape paraphernalia. I wonder - if you put a clean chain in an isolated container full of lube then put that container in the sonicator.. will the lube work it's way into the chain gubbins? Then it could truly be like new.

Downside to these baths is that they are loud! I have one and I don't think I can use it in an apartment complex. Im with family now so I can use it in the garage but when I move out Im not sure how the neighbors will take it