Techy Cleaning Technique

[Rob Horton]

Hi,
has anyone used an ultrasonic cleaner to clean bits on their bike;
chain, derailleurs etc.? Is there anything that can't be cleaned, and I
don't mean something to big to fit in the cleaner:) ?

Cheers

[Just Zis Guy]

IRTA "tetchy cleaning technique" and had visions of a bad-
tempered man with a bucket of soapy water...

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[Doki]

Rob Horton wrote:
> Hi, has anyone used an ultrasonic cleaner to clean bits on
> their bike; chain, derailleurs etc.? Is there anything
> that can't be cleaned, and I don't mean something to big
> to fit in the cleaner:) ?

I can't see why you wouldn't. OTOH, I can't see why you'd
want to clean much that way. It'd be pain in the **** to
take it all off the bike and put it back on...

[Pete Whelan]

used one to clean a rear mech. worked well.

Rob Horton wrote:
> Hi, has anyone used an ultrasonic cleaner to clean bits on
> their bike; chain, derailleurs etc.? Is there anything
> that can't be cleaned, and I don't mean something to big
> to fit in the cleaner:) ?
>
> Cheers

[David Waters]

Rob Horton wrote:
> Hi, has anyone used an ultrasonic cleaner to clean bits on
> their bike; chain, derailleurs etc.? Is there anything
> that can't be cleaned, and I don't mean something to big
> to fit in the cleaner:) ?
>
> Cheers

I don't think cartridge bbs would benefit from an ultrasonic
cleaning. Why not just soap and water (or similar) like
everyone else! ;)

[Pk]

Rob Horton wrote:
> Hi, has anyone used an ultrasonic cleaner to clean bits on
> their bike;

Before the clarificatio i was getting a little worried!

> chain, derailleurs etc.?

[Tony Raven]

Rob Horton wrote:
> Hi, has anyone used an ultrasonic cleaner to clean bits on
> their bike; chain, derailleurs etc.? Is there anything
> that can't be cleaned, and I don't mean something to big
> to fit in the cleaner:) ?
>
> Cheers

Cleaned chains that way but it worked so-so.

Tony

[Pete Whelan]

a lot depends on the solvent you use in the cleaner, as not
all give the best cavitationto aid the cleaning process

Tony Raven wrote:
> Rob Horton wrote:
>
>>Hi, has anyone used an ultrasonic cleaner to clean bits on
>>their bike; chain, derailleurs etc.? Is there anything
>>that can't be cleaned, and I don't mean something to big
>>to fit in the cleaner:) ?
>>
>>Cheers
>
>
> Cleaned chains that way but it worked so-so.
>
> Tony

[Tony Raven]

Pete whelan wrote:
> a lot depends on the solvent you use in the cleaner,
> as not all give the best cavitationto aid the
> cleaning process
>

I used the proper degreasing solvent for ultrasonic
cleaning, still didn't do much of a job.

Tony