Ultrasonic cleaner recommend?

[S854]

I’m looking to purchase a bench top ultrasonic cleaner… in the 6 - 10 liter range… obviously for smaller parts… (carbs, hand tools, etc.)… Cost - $150 - $200

Lots of options… the digital ones are slightly higher priced than a comparable analog model (physical dials)… are there big differences? Worth the extra cash?

It’s gonna be used solely as a home-based gizmo… once all my old Craftsman sockets are gleaming and the carbs on my motorcycle working properly it’ll get infrequent use… probably…

Any one have one of these they’re proud of?

 

[JeepHead]

This is the one I bought and it works well. I bought a digital one first and didn't like it. Then bought this one and it heated much better.

https://www.amazon.com/CREWORKS-Ultrasonic-Cleaner-Stainless-Machine/dp/B0CZNXNZX3/ref=sr_1_8?crid=1AA75HJJB9SS2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2i5ujF1KRhVNndBwHxfgnoLqhH5Dcsuf4zePFwS8Vego5dG-AQkdAeY7PZVU5DHzRPiHeBdM54fSyyVvTAzNj44o2JCBI1GOf9P5v9oB7A3GYljFIwvC57K7QxVgJDh5e0QVY-FbqiAlWAk1nPm3c0y3DMvtBOjivXiCr_iyVOMDl6pzWrVMeg6Q1BWZVXiPDnglZ51QJ4SNucwJh9UMQ-uDa5xB6p5Tk5sRIlDDou0.9GZT4ko0-QkApUx8iJf0WjO4ZgOpaVtQCz-zmX5m4lE&dib_tag=se&keywords=ultrasonic%2Bcleaner%2B6l&qid=1745243626&sprefix=ultrasonic%2Bcleaner%2B6l%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-8&th=1

 

[S854]

This is the one I bought and it works well. I bought a digital one first and didn't like it. Then bought this one and it heated much better.

https://www.amazon.com/CREWORKS-Ultrasonic-Cleaner-Stainless-Machine/dp/B0CZNXNZX3/ref=sr_1_8?crid=1AA75HJJB9SS2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2i5ujF1KRhVNndBwHxfgnoLqhH5Dcsuf4zePFwS8Vego5dG-AQkdAeY7PZVU5DHzRPiHeBdM54fSyyVvTAzNj44o2JCBI1GOf9P5v9oB7A3GYljFIwvC57K7QxVgJDh5e0QVY-FbqiAlWAk1nPm3c0y3DMvtBOjivXiCr_iyVOMDl6pzWrVMeg6Q1BWZVXiPDnglZ51QJ4SNucwJh9UMQ-uDa5xB6p5Tk5sRIlDDou0.9GZT4ko0-QkApUx8iJf0WjO4ZgOpaVtQCz-zmX5m4lE&dib_tag=se&keywords=ultrasonic%2Bcleaner%2B6l&qid=1745243626&sprefix=ultrasonic%2Bcleaner%2B6l%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-8&th=1

Dang! That’s exactly the one I’ve narrowed my selection down to…

Maybe it’s time to pull the trigger…

 

[RandyT]

I have a 2.3 gallon cleaner and with most lawnmower carbs from twin engine rider engines. It really isn't deep enough to properly cover the carb to clean the entire carb at once.

 

[Happy in NC]

I too am looking to add about a 3 gal size to my tools. Looking at the Creworks and HF.
Thoughts and other recommendations would be much appreciated.

 

[Redbug]

I have been mulling over an ultrasonic cleaner, too. Creworks looks good.

Neat information on frequencies: Ultrasonic Frequency Guide to Prevent Item Damage

 

[Happy in NC]

That is good info!!

 

[newbury]

I was looking at getting a 10 liter. But a 15 liter is only $30 more. Any disadvantages of going too large?

 

[jonsstihl]

jus t a trick but you can start with hot water so the heater just keeps it hot instead of heating it up. I use water and put the cleaning solution in a ziploc to use less solution.

 

[RandyT]

I was looking at getting a 10 liter. But a 15 liter is only $30 more. Any disadvantages of going too large?

No. Normally gives you a larger tank and in some cases and you have to watch this a deeper tank but sometime the tank is shallower and just a bigger square. Also larger washers also tend to have higher transducer output. And more power tends to come in handy for larger or harder cleaning projects.

 

[inchman]

I’m looking to purchase a bench top ultrasonic cleaner… in the 6 - 10 liter range… obviously for smaller parts… (carbs, hand tools, etc.)… Cost - $150 - $200

Lots of options… the digital ones are slightly higher priced than a comparable analog model (physical dials)… are there big differences? Worth the extra cash?

It’s gonna be used solely as a home-based gizmo… once all my old Craftsman sockets are gleaming and the carbs on my motorcycle working properly it’ll get infrequent use… probably…

Any one have one of these they’re proud of?

Before you buy anyone, watch this video. Turns out, many of the cheap ones aren't ultrasonic at all...

 

[Soloz2]

I have two Vevor ultrasonic cleaners. Both work well, but I haven’t used any others to compare them too. The first one I got for Christmas a couple years ago and it is the digital style and came with a spinner for vinyl records. I honestly haven’t used it for other things even though I’d like as I only recently learned I could put different solutions in bottles and get those dirty instead of my cleaner.
My second one is just a little one I use for cleaning glasses and watch bands. Again it works well.

 

[sreeb]

I have a 10 or 15 liter one. It is too small.

I don't think the controls matter.

 

[bdhsfz6]

I have an old 5 quart model. I don't know who made it since the label is too worn to read. It isn't digital but works ok on small tools & parts, but not everything. My wife found that out the hard way when she put some of her antique jewelry in it. The ultrasonic vibration shattered the cement holding the stones in place and they all fell out of their settings. Needless to say, she wasn't a happy camper.

I guess you need to be careful what you put in these things.

 

[rangerfredbob]

I have a 10L, go with that or the 15L or whatever, just takes longer to heat up the water... I got the one with knobs instead of buttons and displays but I don't think it matters...

I've just been using some dawn in water for solution, works pretty good, hasn't been bad enough for me to get more creative, I have some pine sol and simple green like others have recommended but haven't ventured...

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

I have the digital Creworks 10l. Heats fast. Works great. A tip on heating, turn on the ultrasonic while heating so it circulates fluid.