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cb4017 Member Joined Oct 2003 Posts 3751 EE 100% (77) NV, USA	Posted: 4/9/2024 5:32:08 PM EDT Thinking I might need an ultrasonic cleaner. Mostly for cleaning small batches of brass, small gun parts, etc. There seem to be a bunch out there, including from Hornady, RCBS and Lyman. I would appreciate some recommendations and experiences to narrow down my choices. Thanks!
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SACraig Joined May 2018 Posts 2225 EE 0% (0) TN, USA	Posted: 4/9/2024 6:06:42 PM EDT [#1] I've been perfectly happy with my Hornady.

AR_Dale Lets Go Brandon Joined Nov 2014 Posts 12476 EE 100% (9) OH, USA	Posted: 4/9/2024 8:49:21 PM EDT [#2] I have no complains about this one. I clean suppressors and AR BCG mostly. iSonic P4820-SPB25 Commercial Ultrasonic Cleaner 25-minute Timer, 2.6Qt/2.5L, WhiteColor, Plastic Basket, 110V iSonic P4820-SPB25, Commercial Ultrasonic Cleaner, 25-minute timer, 2.6Qt/2.5L, silver color, plastic basket, heater, 110V

Haveme1 Joined Jul 2020 Posts 1305 EE 0% (0) NC, USA	Posted: 4/9/2024 11:22:32 PM EDT [#3] I have the rcbs. There is no need to use the whole thing of chemicals. I fill it with tap water and use a jar or a baggie to hold the parts & the chemicals. Btw Having a plastic tray is best if used entire unit. it keeps from scoring any finishes on pretty parts

GlutealCleft Some Dumb Dude Joined Mar 2009 Posts 24471 EE 0% (0) USA	Posted: 4/10/2024 12:00:42 AM EDT [Last Edit: GlutealCleft] [#4] Unless you're looking to spend BIG money, I'd say pick a heated model from Vevor that matches how big of one you want. Also, if you're putting gun parts in that have a finish, be careful which cleaning solution you use, or they'll no longer have a finish.

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Posted: 4/10/2024 7:09:29 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By GlutealCleft:
Unless you're looking to spend BIG money, I'd say pick a heated model from Vevor that matches how big of one you want.

Also, if you're putting gun parts in that have a finish, be careful which cleaning solution you use, or they'll no longer have a finish.

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This is what I ended up doing. Got a 3L version from Walmart, on sale for $65. Tacked on a 2 year protection plan for $7.

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Garand1911 Member Joined May 2003 Posts 12189 EE 100% (1) PRK	Posted: 4/22/2024 5:11:24 PM EDT [#6] I use harbor freight model about $80 Had it for years and done thousands of cases. Same exact one that Lyman sells for almost double.

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Posted: 4/22/2024 5:41:13 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By Garand1911:
I use harbor freight model about $80
Had it for years and done thousands of cases.

Same exact one that Lyman sells for almost double.

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Well mine is a POS. The transducer started fracturing off big chunks of potting compound. It still works but eventually I think the transducer will separate completely.