Which Ultrasonic Cleaner?

[NicotineRush]

Having trouble deciding on a UC. I live on Solar Power and a crock pot uses too many watts.
Would either of these be appropriate? Both are affordable.
I vape NET's pretty much exclusively.
Thanks
(yes, I've read the UC threads)

Specs:
Material: Stainless steel with diamond-shaped figures
Time setting: 1-30min adjustable
Temperature setting: 0 C-80 C adjustable
Frequency: 40KHz

Specs:
-2L capacity tank for professional cleaning.
-40 KHz Strengthened transducer makes the ultrasonic more powerful.
-Timer Setting with 1-99 minutes adjustable.
-Heating function with 0—80 Celsius adjustable temperature.

EDIT: Didn't realize I'd screwed up the images.

 

[bombastinator]

I personally have had bad luck with ultrasonic cleaners. Those looks lot more powerful than the one I tried though

 

[Letitia]

YT has some good reviews from vaper's about UC's.

 

[NicotineRush]

@Letitia: Ya know, I woke up at 3am, and all I've been doing is reading the UC threads. The whole time, I kept saying to myself: check YT and kept forgetting to do so. DUH!

Thanks for reminding me. In about 2 seconds I think I found what I need. Go figure.

 

[Letitia]

We've all been there done that. It's why this community is so valuable.

 

[dobroeutro]

I don't know anything about UC's. Are you sure they use less power than a crock pot?

 

[NicotineRush]

I don't know anything about UC's. Are you sure they use less power than a crock pot?

More than double.

 

[dobroeutro]

More than double.

Ok then, hope you get a good one...

 

[Letitia]

Are buying only for steeping? If so, results would be similar if you put testers in a box and keep in a sunny spot. Have you found Fresh03 on YT yet? Great diy youtuber.

 

[NicotineRush]

Yes, for steeping. Although I'm usually a very patient person.........want my juice NOW!

 

[bombastinator]

Aha. I was trying to use it back in the day to clean coil heads. Didn't really work very well.

 

[Alien Traveler]

Never used UC for vape. But if it is for steeping, then one with 99 minutes set up looks better for me (theoretically) than one with just 30 minutes...

 

[NicotineRush]

Never used UC for vape. But if it is for steeping, then one with 99 minutes set up looks better for me (theoretically) than one with just 30 minutes...

Well, I did finally order the 99 min. one although I have read that it's better on UC's if you let them rest every 30 min or so. Took me a week to find someone who would ship it to my po box. Cost me an extra 18 bucks.

 

[IDJoel]

I am envious!

 

[NicotineRush]

For supposedly being inexpensive, this DIY stuff is adding up!

 

[Letitia]

The smaller UC's like mine you should rest. The one you ordered is designed for heat and longer run times. If you run 45-60m then rest 15m you should be fine and your water shouldn't cool down too much between cycles.

 

[NicotineRush]

So, I finally got mine! Tried it yesterday and it seemed to work well but the water got very warm. After 40 min, the water was fairly hot, so I shut it down and waited for it to cool then ran another 40. (no, I did not have the heater on)

Generally speaking, what's the relationship between UC time and passive steeping? 1 hour of UC = days/weeks of passive?

Rant: Advertising states that this unit has a 1-99 minute run time but the manual states that you should never run it more than 30 minutes at a time as you could damage the internals. Very annoying.
(Yea, I know, it's just an advertising/selling ploy. Still annoying.)

 

[DaveP]

For supposedly being inexpensive, this DIY stuff is adding up!

The startup cost is a little steep, but compared to the long term cost of vendor juice it's not. I spent about $300 to $400 getting setup to start DIY, including scales, bottles, measuring devices, PG, VG, lots of flavors, and two liters of 100mg/ml nic base. I spent about $850 a year on vendor juice prior to that. The second year cost is really cheap. If you add in the savings from not buying cigs, it's a no brainer.

 

[NicotineRush]

Generally speaking, what's the relationship between UC time and passive steeping? 1 hour of UC = days/weeks of passive?

Anyone?
Thanks

 

[IDJoel]

Anyone?
Thanks

I have read others stating "1 hour = 1 week." But, there are a shoot-ton of variables that are not accounted for including: UC frequency, bottle material (glass/plastic+density), temperature, recipe composition, etc...

I personally never experienced anything near that during my short exploration with UC... but I was also using a bare bones econo Harbor Freight UC with plastic bottles, and unregulated temperature. So, the only thing I can say with any certainty is: I have NO clue.