Ultrasonic bath

[Keston]

I would be keen to hear of anyones experience of using an ultrasonic bath for cleaning reels ? Or indeed any thoughts on the subject ? I've notice some are available for a quite reasonable price .
John

[OldTackle]

I bought one for exactly that purpose. In my opinion it's the best tool to re-use bearings.

[AshbyCut]

I bought an 'Aldi special offer' one a few years ago ... and once you've found the water temperature/detergent solution mix that works for you ... they are invaluable ... not just for reel parts, but clogged up old fountain pens, air rifle pellets, small motorcycle parts, etc.

[Robbi]

We used to use them many many years ago during my apprentiship to clean Rotring draughting ink pens, they worked very well. I know that they are also used for cleaning jewelry.

[Lea Dweller]

I don't know if this qualifies as an "Ultrasonic Bath" post, but because of my poor hearing, I failed to hear my wife calling out that my bath was ready and it overflowed!

[PeteD]

I have been looking at these myself for cleaning various bits including reel parts. There seems to be a few cheaper ones around for about £30. I may well treat myself this weekend

[Jeremy Croxall]

I tried one but it made my skin wrinkly...

[OldTackle]

We used to use them many many years ago during my apprentiship to clean Rotring draughting ink pens, they worked very well. I know that they are also used for cleaning jewelry.

Same as for cleaning an airbrush for instance.

[Robbi]

yes indeed

[Keston]

Thanks for the comments chaps , sounds like so might find a variety of uses for one .