Can we talk about how overpriced those ultrasonic parts cleaners are for small shops?

I dropped $400 on a so-called professional grade ultrasonic cleaner six months ago because everyone on here swore it was the best way to clean fuel injectors and small parts. After maybe ten uses the heating element gave out, and the company basically told me tough luck since the warranty only covers manufacturing defects. Now I'm back to using mineral spirits and a stiff brush, which takes a bit more elbow grease but costs maybe $30 a month. That cleaner just sits on my shelf collecting dust now, and I feel like an idiot for not just sticking with what worked. Has anyone else found a better budget method for cleaning small components that doesn't break the bank?

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blakem3715d ago

My buddy runs a small engine repair shop and he just uses a big crock pot with simple green and water. $30 at a thrift store, works good enough for carb parts and injectors.

john_cooper15d ago

Yeah, "works good enough" is the key phrase there. My grandfather did the same thing for years with old lawn mower carbs, just a cheap hot plate and a pot of water with some degreaser. It's not fancy but it gets the job done without spending $200 on an ultrasonic cleaner that you'll use twice. People overthink this stuff sometimes when a simple solution does the trick.