Steeping Times and an Ultrasonic Cleaner Part III

[dannyv45]

Very nice points. And you are correct. You should never place bottles directly on the floor of the UC. I always use the backet

1. Because I want it to last

2. Because I can't stand the noise it makes when I don't.

It may cut the efficency down by 30% but it beats going out to buy a new one every year.

 

[funkyZero]

Actually, it is more efficient using the basket. When you place heavy items on the floor of the tank, it overloads the generator and it cannot do it's job to it's fullest abilities.

 

[alchemix]

My cleaner's floor is plastic. Should i use basket? I'm asking because i cant see the point of using basket for plastic floor cleaner.

And can you share a photo of your cleaner with basket?

 

[funkyZero]

My cleaner's floor is plastic. Should i use basket? I'm asking because i cant see the point of using basket for plastic floor cleaner.

And can you share a photo of your cleaner with basket?

Yes, you should use the basket if you can. Problem is, a lot of times people get them off of ebay and the baskets have been lost so there isn't much choice. I would fabricate something out of coat hangers or something if I didn't have a basket. This will make a difference if you are actually using the thing to clean stuff.
Think of it this way; the ultrasonic generator is sort of like an electric palm sander, it just runs at a much faster/higher cyclic rate. You know what happens if you put too much downward pressure on the sander, right? It stops it from moving or slows it down. You will notice that the basket hangs from the top so the weight is not on the tank, it's not sitting on pegs or anything on the bottom of the tank. That is for the very reason I described before. That weight could overload the generator, make it run hotter and the extra load slows it down to a less efficient speed. Now mind you, if it were a little bitty gold necklace or something, it would make little difference. But 60 and 120mg glass bottles... that's quite a bit of weight for the dainty little generators in these things that aren't designed for it.
And don't get me wrong, I'm not saying it won't work if you do it, I was just getting the warming out there to people that this could shorten the lifespan of the unit.

 

[alchemix]

Yes, you should use the basket if you can. Problem is, a lot of times people get them off of ebay and the baskets have been lost so there isn't much choice. I would fabricate something out of coat hangers or something if I didn't have a basket. This will make a difference if you are actually using the thing to clean stuff.
Think of it this way; the ultrasonic generator is sort of like an electric palm sander, it just runs at a much faster/higher cyclic rate. You know what happens if you put too much downward pressure on the sander, right? It stops it from moving or slows it down. You will notice that the basket hangs from the top so the weight is not on the tank, it's not sitting on pegs or anything on the bottom of the tank. That is for the very reason I described before. That weight could overload the generator, make it run hotter and the extra load slows it down to a less efficient speed. Now mind you, if it were a little bitty gold necklace or something, it would make little difference. But 60 and 120mg glass bottles... that's quite a bit of weight for the dainty little generators in these things that aren't designed for it.
And don't get me wrong, I'm not saying it won't work if you do it, I was just getting the warming out there to people that this could shorten the lifespan of the unit.

Thanks for reply but i cant understand you well(my English isnt that good). If you share a photo, i think i will understand how i must use the basket.

 

[michaelsil1]

Thanks for reply but i cant understand you well(my English isnt that good). If you share a photo, i think i will understand how i must use the basket.

 

[alchemix]

Im sorry but this photo isnt explain my question. I will draw it on iPad, and post it here. Maybe it can explain my question.

 

[alchemix]

Should i use the basket like in first picture or second?

 

[Mowgli]

Thanks for reply but i cant understand you well(my English isnt that good).
If you share a photo, i think i will understand how i must use the basket.

Here is a picture of my UC with basket, bottles and correct amount of water.

This (white plastic) basket sets into the UC unit. Set the bottles of juice into the basket.
The basket prevents the bottles from sitting on the unit's "floor".

Understand now?

Your English is better than my Turkish. Ask your questions. We will try to help

 

[Mowgli]

Should i use the basket like in first picture or second?

Second drawing. Set the basket into the UC. It probably will set on the UC's "floor".
The basket disperses the weight across a broad area.

disperses definition - Google Search

CORRECTION: My basket has ribs around it's bottom to prevent it from sitting flat on the unit's floor.
I pushed the basket's floor down and it was suspended (not touching).
The weight is only dispersed from the thin line (rib).

 

[alchemix]

Really appreciated all of you for help. I understood well. Its about 'dispersing the weith', now its making sense to using the basket. But if i use the basket like in my first drawing, i think its will be better, isnt it? (because in first drawing there is no weight to disperse, is it good thing or bad thing?)

 

[Mowgli]

How many liters capacity is your UC? Can you take/post a picture?

 

[alchemix]

How many liters capacity is your UC? Can you take/post a picture?

Its very cheap and small device, i will post a picture when i go to home.

 

[dannyv45]

You can use a basket that fresh produce come in such as a 4 pack of tomatos you but at your supermarket. If it has a flat bottom glue small plastic shims in each corner to prevent it from sitting flat on the bottom. The idea is to use a basket that has about 2 or 3 mm clearence between the bottom of the basket and the UC floor. I actually have the original large basket and I made a small 3" basket for my smaller jobs.

 

[Litcube]

Hey, folks. Just wanted to throw my two cents in here.

I ordered this from amazon: Joy4Less Professional Grade Ultrasonic Cleaner 4810, 30-min Timer, Plastic Basket

I ran it 4 times on one 15ml bottle of juice. I shook it for 2 mins by hand between each 30 min cycle. Heat was ON during each cycle (60 degrees Celsius)

I vaped it. As far as I could tell at the time, it seemed like all the flavours were well blended, and the colour was right.

I left it for 2 weeks (cool dark environment), and the flavour/colour is the same as it was when I finished with the 4th cycle. My opinion is that this ultrasonic steep system works.

 

[dannyv45]

Joy4Less Professional Grade Ultrasonic Cleaner 4810, 30-min Timer, Plastic Basket

That's one nice UC. I use that model myself.

 

[subver]

Nice.. perhaps I will get that one, unless you guys recommend something different?

 

[alchemix]

This is it, bottle is 10ml. I dont know the capasity of it but i think i can put 6 more 10ml bottles like in the picture(7 10ml bottles total).

 

[Mowgli]

This is it, bottle is 10ml. I dont know the capasity of it but i think i can put 6 more 10ml bottles like in the picture(7 10ml bottles total).

Did it come with a basket?

 

[alchemix]

Did it come with a basket?

No, unfortunately...