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AConnolly · 6 December 2016, 09:09 AM

Just started using an ultrasonic cleaner on my bracelet today for the first time. Seems to be working great but only if I run the machine for along time. From the instructions it sounds like 180 seconds should be all that's required but I didn't see good results until I ran the machine for about 24 minutes.

How long do you guys have to run your machines to get good results?

Also I am using warm water and a bit of dawn dish soap in the water.

Cheers,
Andrew

Chewbacca · 6 December 2016, 09:23 AM

my wife keeps her trinkets in the ultrasonic for about 5min.

does a good job.

GMT Aviator · 6 December 2016, 09:57 AM

You should use warm water with a jewellery cleaning solution diluted into it.

I would suggest minimum time is 5 Mins. Max about 10.

Don't make the water too hot or run the machine for too long otherwise the combo of too warm or hot water and the long run time of the cleaner itself can destroy the utrasonic cleaner causing the sonic motor to overheat.

I know because I learnt that the hard way and burnt out my cleaner and had to buy another!

cop414 · 6 December 2016, 10:22 AM

I usually run mine for 2 or 3 cycles. I use the ultrasonic cleaner solution available on Amazon. It makes the wifeys diamonds dazzle!

LuminousMaximus · 6 December 2016, 11:23 AM

I use a sonic bath for my bracelet and it does well. I then finish it off, as well as with my diamonds, with a Professional Jewelry Streamer...

One compliments the other.

https://www.amazon.com/Reliable-5000...ewelry+steamer

jmiicustomz · 7 December 2016, 12:00 AM

My big ultrasonic is industrial and designed to run for up to 45 mins each hour so I don't worry about burning it up. My little one I run for 10-15 minutes. I use the big one most times to clean my watch bracelets and unmentionable items. The little one I put just warm water in and then use a mixture of 1 tablespoon lye to 1 cup water in a plastic container with screw on lid. I then drop my wife's diamonds, rubies, sapphires, etc in and let it run a cycle. Put on gloves. Pull them out and rinse with hot water and ALL the crud is gone. Please do not EVER put mother of pearl, opal, emeralds, pearls, and such in am ultrasonic as you probably won't have them long if you do. Oh and the steamer...great product and very handy!

GMT Aviator · 7 December 2016, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmiicustomz

I use the big one most times to clean my watch bracelets and unmentionable items.

You ultra-sonic bath your unmentionables! And need a big bath to do it as well!

Don't you just love modesty.

jmiicustomz · 7 December 2016, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMT Aviator

You ultra-sonic bath your unmentionables! And need a big bath to do it as well!

Don't you just love modesty.

Lol. I wish I could tell you more! Alas the mods would kick me out and I would miss out on all this wonderful company.

6 December 2016, 09:09 AM	#1
AConnolly "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Andrew Location: Canada Watch: DATEJUST Posts: 235	First Go With Ultrasonic Cleaning Just started using an ultrasonic cleaner on my bracelet today for the first time. Seems to be working great but only if I run the machine for along time. From the instructions it sounds like 180 seconds should be all that's required but I didn't see good results until I ran the machine for about 24 minutes. How long do you guys have to run your machines to get good results? Also I am using warm water and a bit of dawn dish soap in the water. Cheers, Andrew

6 December 2016, 10:22 AM	#4
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,721	I usually run mine for 2 or 3 cycles. I use the ultrasonic cleaner solution available on Amazon. It makes the wifeys diamonds dazzle! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

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6 December 2016, 09:23 AM	#2
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,110	my wife keeps her trinkets in the ultrasonic for about 5min. does a good job.

6 December 2016, 09:57 AM	#3
GMT Aviator 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,321	You should use warm water with a jewellery cleaning solution diluted into it. I would suggest minimum time is 5 Mins. Max about 10. Don't make the water too hot or run the machine for too long otherwise the combo of too warm or hot water and the long run time of the cleaner itself can destroy the utrasonic cleaner causing the sonic motor to overheat. I know because I learnt that the hard way and burnt out my cleaner and had to buy another!

7 December 2016, 12:00 AM	#6
jmiicustomz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: John Location: North Carolina Watch: 1953 pre explorer Posts: 2,758	My big ultrasonic is industrial and designed to run for up to 45 mins each hour so I don't worry about burning it up. My little one I run for 10-15 minutes. I use the big one most times to clean my watch bracelets and unmentionable items. The little one I put just warm water in and then use a mixture of 1 tablespoon lye to 1 cup water in a plastic container with screw on lid. I then drop my wife's diamonds, rubies, sapphires, etc in and let it run a cycle. Put on gloves. Pull them out and rinse with hot water and ALL the crud is gone. Please do not EVER put mother of pearl, opal, emeralds, pearls, and such in am ultrasonic as you probably won't have them long if you do. Oh and the steamer...great product and very handy!

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