Reel Repair by Alan Tani

General Maintenance Tips => General Questions and Trouble Shooting => Topic started by: Steve V. on May 30, 2024, 05:00:05 AM

Title: Using an ultrasonic tank.
Post by: Steve V. on May 30, 2024, 05:00:05 AM
Hello,

For those that use them, do you ever screen your chemicals to get the gunk out? I was thinking of using automotive paint filters for this.

Thanks,

Steve
Title: Re: Using an ultrasonic tank.
Post by: reelynew on May 30, 2024, 05:19:30 AM
I think Fred mentioned in a post he uses coffee filters for that purpose. That might get you a few extra cycles.
Title: Re: Using an ultrasonic tank.
Post by: oc1 on May 30, 2024, 05:49:56 AM
If the active ingredient is reactive or volatile, then it will become weaker through use.
Title: Re: Using an ultrasonic tank.
Post by: Steve V. on May 30, 2024, 02:23:57 PM
Quote from: reelynew on May 30, 2024, 05:19:30 AMI think Fred mentioned in a post he uses coffee filters for that purpose. That might get you a few extra cycles.

That sounds cheaper than what I was going to use. I'll give that a try first.

Thanks,

Steve
Title: Re: Using an ultrasonic tank.
Post by: Steve V. on May 30, 2024, 02:26:57 PM
Quote from: oc1 on May 30, 2024, 05:49:56 AMIf the active ingredient is reactive or volatile, then it will become weaker through use.

Yep, hopefully I can make it last a little longer and see small parts in the jars I use. A few times when putting a reel back together I've had to go back to the jar and fish out a small part that I missed because my fluid is dirty.

Thanks,

Steve
Title: Re: Using an ultrasonic tank.
Post by: reelynew on May 30, 2024, 02:35:27 PM
Hi Steve,

Here's the thread I refer to. 

https://alantani.com/index.php/topic,36091.0.html

It has some really good tips on what solution to use for what kind of part and mentions the coffee filter. 

Matt
Title: Re: Using an ultrasonic tank.
Post by: Steve V. on May 30, 2024, 04:00:10 PM
Quote from: reelynew on May 30, 2024, 02:35:27 PMHi Steve,

Here's the thread I refer to. 

https://alantani.com/index.php/topic,36091.0.html

It has some really good tips on what solution to use for what kind of part and mentions the coffee filter. 

Matt

Thanks