Jump to content
UKV - The Place for Precision Rifle Enthusiasts

Dellboy

Members
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    780

  • Joined

  • Last visited

 Content Type 

Posts posted by Dellboy

  6. Ultrasonic cleaners - recommendations

    in Handloading

    Posted

    15 hours ago, fizzbangwhallop said:

    The tank itself has a 6litre capacity and I fill it to the line you can see in the photo above.....ie about level with the top of the basket without it being hooked over the ends to keep the feet off the base of the tank.  Same level in the jars, I only chuck the mix once I’ve done the batch...usually just over the 100 cases mark.  I used to use a single jar which did the 100. It’ll be well black by the time you finish.

    I can be rinsing, bi-carbing and rinsing the first load whilst the second load are running. I mix up the bi-carb in a 2l jug and use that for the whole batch and just use a second jug and an old sieve to save the liquor etc etc

     

    cheers

    fizz

     

     cheers 

    im using mine for gun parts with parafin  seems to work well (especially on seized up moderators )  with no damage to plastic ally etc  but thinking of getting a clean one for cases or as a clean parts cleaner (if you get my drift)

  7. Ultrasonic cleaners - recommendations

    in Handloading

    Posted

    33 minutes ago, fizzbangwhallop said:

    Up in my first post...

    “To keep the main water clean, I use 2 Asda pickled onion jars for the cleaning solution with 20cases in each at a time... 8-10mins at 30c. We’ve got hard water from the tap so I just use rainwater from the butt.... level teaspoon of catering citric acid and a dab of Fairy/dishwasher rinse-aid in each jar.”

    Strangely I found that that a heaped teaspoon wasn’t as effective... haven’t a clue as to why?

    When I was looking into it, Seaclean was recommended, bought some but I’ve never used it as the citric works well enough.

    cheers

     

    fizz

    whats the capacity or how much water do you use ?

  8. Ultrasonic cleaners - recommendations

    in Handloading

    Posted

    2 hours ago, fizzbangwhallop said:

    Apart from being sticky....I’d have thought you’d need to let lemonade stand for more than a while to get rid of the bubbles? I let the water stand for a day or so to get rid of the bubbles that naturally form on the sides of the container.. less work for the de-gas function.

     If you don’t de-aerate the water, the bubbles will cavitate on the surface of whatever you’re trying to clean thereby reducing the effect as they act as a cushion.  

    Catering citric acid is dirt cheap on fleabay....

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=cotric+acid&_sacat=0

    Cheers

     

    Fizz

    what sort of mix do you use ?

  19. economics..

    in Handloading

    Posted

    7 minutes ago, geek said:

    If you are only just starting to reload, then there is a cost in just setting up; such as press, dies, brass, powder, bullets, etc and that is before you have even made one round of ammunition. However, whilst I have not been reloading that long and I was nervous at first, I do now find it an enjoyable and relaxing process. If I was retired I would be reloading even more :)

    i must admit im just taking the expensive plunge  but it looks like its almost another hobby of its own ....

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

  I accept