ELEGOO Mercury Plus 2 in 1 Washing and Curing Machine Review | Resin 3D Printing Cleaning

[@UncleJessy]

This was my 2nd recording of this video. The first was about 40 mins long 😂🤣 anything with the mtv shirt was from the original video.

[@orlandodiciccio2748]

I saw at mon 5:12 you used another cleaner, kind of mean green... I heard someone say that he left it in the container for 2 months and it completely eroded the washing mechanics.... have you any idea of why that happened? I’m prone to use meangreen but now I’m terrified...

[@davidjoseph657]

Bills fan,? Are you a fellow Buffalonian?

[@UncleJessy]

@@davidjoseph657 ROC

[@2wdr5]

you did not buy this unit elegoo sent it to you

[@K12SXXFire]

@@2wdr5 Why would he lie?

[@barrylinkiewich9688]

This is the machine that made 3d printing fun again! I hadn't done much printing over the last year because the cleaning and curing process was such a pain in the butt and I always seemed to miss spots of resin or puddles of alcohol in the corners. On a whim I bought the Mercury Plus on sale (thanks Bezos) and obviously had to try it out... holy crap! I wash with IPA for 4 minutes, remove the supports and then wash again for 3-4 minutes and models come out sparkling, a couple minutes of curing from different angles as per the instruction manual and I am a happy printer again.

[@bigcountry908]

I just bought a Mars pro and the mercury myself I had been looking for a trusted review on KZbin for the mercury then less than 10hours after I purchase you post this thank you in now more excited

[@danamccarthy5514]

I've heard Anycubic already has a larger version of their wash and cure in the works. Good to hear the Elegoo is umping in this aspect of resin as well to help push prices down some.

[@AuntJemimaGames]

We really need a wash/cure station that fits the Elegoo Saturn build plate!

[@AuntJemimaGames]

@@tcideh4929 Oh, which one does?!

[@thomasw624]

Aunt Jemima I believe it’s the elegoo Mercury X

[@edgarcanto7893]

Do you know if it fits the Elegoo Mars 3 build plate?

[@RushGamma]

Its called the sun 😂😂

[@redkingrauri3769]

I made a similar setup using a 30 dollar magnetic stirrer and some mainstays containers from Walmart. When it comes to the mean green tackiness feeling, I found putting it in another container with water after the initial wash got it off very cleanly and after curing it was very smooth.

[@srikandiwarion1422]

Wow this is definitely suitable 3D printing machine I need. I love the idea of using the resin than filament, it really gives more mint result! Love it!!

[@junolewis2320]

Thanks Uncle Jessy! I’m sold, and I just ordered one today. Should arrived by Tuesday.

[@monge1993]

Already loved the channel and now you are even wearing a bills shirt! Love you man

[@deanm375]

As someone new to resin printing, how do you dispose of your cleaning liquid? Do you change out the cleaning fluid with each print? Do you use 95% isopropyl alcohol? Considering a Mars 2 pro/Murcury plus bundle. Looking on amazon they won't ship the ini carbon filters here to California (Damn their clean air laws). Any alternative that are legal in California? I know lots of questions.

[@lawdpleasehelpmeno]

Obviously pour it in the local river.

[@adventurestudios2121]

Uncle Jessy, would you say you like this better than a ultrasonic cleaner? I was looking at getting a ultrasonic soon. I have a mars and soon getting a Saturn when that goes up. I was planning on getting a ultrasonic that would fit the Saturn prints. I kind of want to just buy one size cleaning machine so im not stuck with a smaller size unit if i upgrade. Im also trying to use only water washable resin going forward. What are your thoughts?

[@davidcrawford6505]

Watching these videos showing the process of resin printing, makes me glad I use filament printers. What a PITA this must be.

[@jameslewis8956]

Jessy, you a bills fan!? What!? Now I like you even more. As a Rochester, NY native I've been a fan since I was a kid!

[@kimTheDream]

One question: Elegoo Mercury plus or Anycubic Wash and Cure ? Which the BEST RESULT for my Phrozen mini sonic 4K (pre order)

[@xxxxzorroxxxx]

I hear any cubic better in wash. But not sure . Want hear it from Jersey. Want to buy one

[@andraslibal]

Anycubic is available the Elegoo washing station comes and goes on amazon.de I am thinking of buying both Elegoo for compatibility

[@invaderraven1]

Not only can you clean your prints but this thing will do your laundry 1 shirt at a time. No joke I love in motels and the first thing I did with mine was my laundry.

[@cwill2127]

Maybe rethink buying a resin printer when you live in a motel? Priorities? Maybe a washing machine?

[@invaderraven1]

@@cwill2127 i go home for about 1 month a year. i have a nice washing machine at home that never gets used.

[@umartschannel]

Hi uncle Jessy! Have you any idea or solution for the Saturn?

[@chrisg7336]

IPA FILTERING AND REUSE I use a cheap coffee filter and run my used IPA through it about once a week and that removes the resin. Then I can reuse the currently expensive IPA

[@brightnovastar]

Chris G I run the UV for about 10 minutes. This causes all of the dissolved resin to turn milky white. After sitting for a bit it all falls to the bottom of the container..... the I strain it. I currently use denatured per Uncle Js recommendation.

[@chrisg7336]

@Gareth not in my experience. Just filtering works fine

[@JasonPutt]

two questions 1. can curing mode be used to clean and remove resin from your ipa? 2. will they be making a bigger version for the saturn?

[@randyvictoria9835]

@@dustpunkminiatures i have one i will try it out

[@TechnoidProduction]

@@randyvictoria9835 I just ordered one and am also interested in this

[@themoshans9333]

@@randyvictoria9835 did it work?

[@randyvictoria9835]

@@themoshans9333 which part

[@themoshans9333]

@@randyvictoria9835 cleaning the ipa with curing please?

[@nikklaren]

Just got my first printer, so excited to start printing, also go bills!

[@DesignIncase]

My table is an absolute mess. So this thing would give back like 75% of the table.

[@UncleJessy]

It’s for sure a space saver with it all combined in one.

[@gilbertpatrucco5196]

Yet another awesome video!!!! Thank you for keeping up updated with all these new products!!! Keep up the great work!!!

[@rebeltaz123]

I'm just curious... have you found that you have to rotate the models and recure to get the bottoms fully cured? My prints are still tacky on the bottom unless I lay them on their side and run them through for another 3-5 minutes. I'm thinking of putting foil underneath the acrylic platter to help reflect the UV... Just wanted to see what your experience was/

[@coolretrostuff2677]

Would love to see a larger one to fit prints from the Saturn

[@itailu]

thanks for the vid, what do you say? ELEGOO Mercury Plus or anycubic?

[@studiovulcan4411]

When you're done cleaning, do you pour all that liquid away? If that's the case, seems like a looottt of liquid waste to cure just one print?

[@jra]

I have one, and I super pleased to have it, makes the process of resin printing much easier and clean. If you have not so much space ... "this is the way" ;) Remember as Jessy say to put the acrylic cover or the unit starts to beep if you try to engage any function, I forget to do that in my second use and get me mad because I didn't read about that hahahaha "read the F manual" :))

[@UncleJessy]

Haha glad I’m not the only one. Will 110% be using this for all of my smaller prints now. Nice compact machine

[@jra]

@@UncleJessy ;)

[@cyrexion]

How often do you have to filter/change out your cleaning solution?

[@hilaritysoldseparately943]

What do you do with your leftover chemicals? do you reuse it or throw it out? Thanks.

[@teejaycard]

Are you using denatured alcohol in the Mercury Plus bucket or just doing a spray and clean with it?

[@rosebuddesign635]

I already have the Anycubic version, which apparently are made in the same factory! 😬 I wish they released a bigger one for the Saturn.

[@licencetoswill]

yeah, I'll definitely wait for the Saturn version too.

[@TheHiddenMana]

Great review! Resin disposal question: Have you tried using the curing function on the dirty, resin-filled water (i.e. put the bucket of water in and turning on the curing lights) the as a way of curing the resin in the water for easier disposal?

[@Abedeuss]

As someone who tried to put the bucket outside to cure with sunlight... please don't. The bucket will get resin on the walls, the spinning part inside and it's a mess to clean it. Fairly sure if the water was more saturated, it could've damaged the spinning part. Better to put the dirty water into a separate container, leave out in the sun or if the container fits, put it into the machine and hit UVs.

[@1987luisj]

How do these type of machines (wash/cure machines) compare to an ultrasonic cleaner? Maybe a comparison video?

[@AppleiOSGenius]

I like to buy the Saturn 2 but is there a wash and cure for it? If so can u make a video or provide links to purchase

[@terraxcell]

Random noob question. Do you just let the basket dry off on some paper towels? And just use it like that?

[@hed420]

Does the Anycubic Photon bed attach to this bracket? Does it also fit down into the container? You can attach the Photon's bed in the Anycubic Wash and Cure but it only fits towards the top of the container because of it's tapered shape so you have to fill it to the top with ipa in order to cover the bed. Would be nice if you could put the bed half way down the container and not have to use so much ipa.

[@brightnovastar]

hed420 the photon wont attach. I need to design an adapter print it. But I use the basket for my photon prints.

[@hed420]

​@@brightnovastar Thanks for the info. Does the bed fit half way down into the container?

[@brightnovastar]

hed420 the bed on the Elegoo fits on the bracket and can travel up and down... so you won’t need a full container of alcohol. The basket fits very low into the container... and if there was an adapter I’m thinking the build plate of the photon could also fit in multiple positions. And I think your asking if you can drop the entire build plate in he basket... yes that works too.... with no issue.

[@TheKingfisher745]

I never know how long to set the curing mode for on my prints.

[@ImaginationToForm]

I wonder if that plastic container is custom. I've been working on my own washing solution using a magnetic stirring device. But Elegoo's solution is pretty cool. So far I've made a box with UV lights going around. I should add some timer to shut off lights off when done.

[@Chillnugget847]

I only dip my prints in alcohol is that ok?

[@TheMindBullets]

There's actually a sticker on the inside of the cover that triggers the sensor letting the machine know the top is on.

[@Jacques.Serfontein]

Will the Sonic Mini 4K’s build plate work with the bracket and fit in the bucket?

[@UncleJessy]

I will fit in the bucket but won’t fit on the bracket

[@Jacques.Serfontein]

@@UncleJessy Thank you. I have both on order and was wondering about this.

[@travisbutler2953]

Do you cut the Mean green like 3:1 with water or just go straight mean green?

[@SirNomad]

Do you replace the "mean green" after every wash? Do you use it straight? How does it compare to the Simple Green? (I can only find Simple Green locally, and use it at 1/4 strength in my ultrasonic cleaner).

[@UncleJessy]

Nope, I reuse it for a good long while. Not really sure on specifics on length as it might depend on how many prints you’re cleaning but typically I might go 2-3 months before changing. Simple green will probably work well with something like this since the machine really help agitate the liquid while cleaning

[@TDax]

I got the anycubic version a few months ago (before the elegoo version was released) it seems VERY similar (although it is slightly more expensive). I have a couple of Mars printers, so had to print an adapter....but it works awesome.

[@DameGrowling]

I've got the Mars 2 Pro and the Mercury 2 in 1, goes that silver bracket get sold separately? I don't seem to have one with mine!

[@tenabrae]

How does the LCD work ? obviously this is a refit of the anycubic wash and cure and the thing that annoyed me about that machine is not being able to set the duration of things (wash or cure) Also, I think the lid has a sensor on the back of the machine or something because on the anycubic if you hold the lid over it low down it will work even if its not resting on the base... and there are obviously no magnets in the cover.

[@rafaelthewizard]

Hello! How much of cleaning product do you use? Do you use water aswell?

[@lenp69]

I got and I enjoy it for now I’m using it for big prints part by part 😂😂😂

[@UncleJessy]

Piece by piece... now we just need a bucket version

[@tonydiazist]

i noticed mean green keeps the prints a little tacky and shiny thought i was claing them eron but i see thats a doen sife to using it. how many washes until it needs to be replaced?

[@ohcrazydiamond]

Hi great video, what wash and cure should I use for my sonic phrozen 4K? Thank you!

[@NikolaosKaltsogiannis]

Hey! How well does it clean the inside of a hollowed print?

[@LAJOEJOE]

Where did you get those black gloves?

[@UncleJessy]

Lowe’s in there chemical section where you can find acetone. I think they were $10 and I use them alllllll the time now. I still use the cheapo disposable gloves for anything that I need a better grip with

[@dodobarbar]

We have a Anycubic original (obviously Elegoo is a clone ;-) ) ...but I have to say that I love the timer on Elegoo's box. Anycubic is without! Though you can set three different preset times but a countdown timer is a good addition on Elegoo. Your review Jessy is quite sloppy. You could at least say that the timer goes from 0-15min and that they use a double wavelength UV LEDs (385 and 405). Bottom line, the Elegoo is better!!!!!

[@EastwoodFabrication]

Would you say that you prefer denatured alcohol of mean green? Also, can I request that you do a video on how/when to dispose of used chemicals? Cheers

[@jaydekaytv]

How does the washer work, is it ultrasonic?

[@Bobross32160]

What would you recommend for an entry 3D Printer for D&D miniatures?

[@WhiteRaven___]

The elegoo mars does an amazing job honestly. I've used just about every color resin offered from elegoo as well and all have great results. Whether you get the original mars or the newer models they both work just fine for 99% of anything you'd want to print as far as minis go.

[@joshschlueter4630]

Did you find anything out about purchasing more of those plastic containers?

[@jeffdunehew]

yea I was looking for this comment. Hopefully he answers it!

[@JeanFrancoisSimard]

GO BILLS! Great video, Made me switch my order of the Mercury Curing to that one instead!

[@pcwway2dawn]

@UncleJessy have you tried to use the wash and cure station with elegoo water soluble resin, with water to clean and then cure the print in clean water inside the station? What were your results?

[@CarlaOlivoo]

What's the name of the metal bracket or how can I find it on Amazon?

[@MrCitizen0]

Which cleaning fluid u feel is best to use?

[@Jumptownwore]

So... If I print a large Saturn print, It Will not fit in the washer???

[@Kurdischerjapaner]

Can i put both in the bottle water and ipa?to clean up

[@xxxxzorroxxxx]

Just wondering Mars or cubic. Wash and cure. Thank you

[@nethnut3888]

Do you know know how long we should cure and wash a print?

[@markzeman4219]

How do you clean the tank? I get a lot of resin that settles into the bottom of the tank and I'm having a hard time getting that out...

[@vertox5247]

How many times can you use the alcohol? Just for one "washing-process" or how many?

[@chickenmoment9125]

Do i fill it up only with alcohol? Or do i put water in then pour some alchohol in?

[@UncleJessy]

I do IPA only

[@chickenmoment9125]

@@UncleJessy ok thank you

[@Ni5ei]

Do the build plate and resin tank fit in the container for cleaning? It's all great you can clean your models but that still leaves the machine parts that need to be cleaned.

[@PantherTheCat]

how long do they take to dry? I've just been manually drying all my prints.

[@mrfedo79]

Is it suitable for the waterwashable resins prints too? Thanks 🙏🏻

[@hectorp6715]

I think the fan bearings will rust, though you can replace them with ones made with stainless steel.

[@-thirteen]

Does you process make the layer lines disappear? Is it denatured and water because pure denatured is toxic as s. Thanks

[@brentcox6201]

Now we just need one big enough for the Saturn....LOL

[@Uber_Net]

I saw your tweets on this earlier, but they were out of stock. Checked now and they have them! My print workstation is very cramped and I'd love to compact my clean/cure process to save some space.

[@UncleJessy]

Yeah they seem to sell out quick then have more in stock a week or so later. The curing setup is for sure better than my bucket/uv light setup I have currently

[@MrEnkamendosfly]

Is the Mars 3 plate compatible with the Mercury Plus?

[@davidecavallo5304]

Is it compatible with the platter of the Elegoo Mars 3? Thank you

[@SebtorDude]

Lazy Susan design looks more sturdy than on the Anycubic design. That‘s the only difference I see so far. Any difference in container dimensions?

[@Daniel-xj9ir]

What liquid do you use ? just water and cleaning product or IPA alcohol ?

[@Redvision44]

Since denatured alcohol is flamable is it safe to use in this machine? Thats the main thing im worried about since IPA might as well not exist where im living at. I've never tried mean green but im not sure if it is safe to use anything flamable with something like this.

[@jaja8567]

Какой формат файлов для печати используете?

[@andyin3D]

I use a piece of masking tape to run this unit without a cover. I use it to cure my parger fdm prints that I resin smooth.

[@jonathanbiller2029]

Go Bills when can we buy the bigger mars machine

[@AlexandrePeetz]

please, elegoo or anycubic 2.0 wash and cure is better?

[@coulterjb22]

You do a really nice job making these videos. Thanks for the review/content.

[@JSunBurns]

I like using acetone, but not sure if that container will withstand acetone.

[@gmuk101]

Can you cure during cleaning? Taking care of those residue remains in the water tank is cumbersome. Currently I have to put them outside to be cured in the water using sunlight. I just don't want to throw them out in the sewer.

[@skynetpuma]

Love the video Uncle Jesse! Do you know if there is a chance to get a green elegoo mars 3 pro? I want to buy an elegoo but the green one :)

[@briananichowski9139]

Jessy, how are you dealing with color bleed when moving from resin color to resin color using the same bath?

[@UncleJessy]

I’m not really. It might be more of a concern if I’m trying to print clear resins but for the most part I either don’t see it or just paint over my orints

[@narutorendan024]

Will the build plate metal parts eventually rust?

[@blackjacko]

I have the anycubic version it works great as well however I believe it’s the bigger of the two

[@jacoblydon5144]

What cleaning liquids can you use in the wash tub

[@sespider]

How do you clean the tank?

[@Fall0utStudios]

is anyone else having issues with the mercury? there's very little about it online but after just a few days of having my container filled up with ipa it started to warp to the point where the turbine can no longer spin. i contacted elegoo and theyre sending a replacement tub however im concerned that the same thing will happen again. if anyone else has had similar issues id really like to hear you opinion and whether youve found any fixes.

[@Marco-Tusenartist]

Hey Jessy! Will you be testing different Slicing software with comparisons in the future?

[@kfeltenberger]

Could you use the Mean Green in water with the water washable resins?

[@heyitstor420]

There is a sensor in the back of the tower, if you cover it you can run the unit without the cover, not a weight based system :)

[@noway8233]

Thats the idea, but dont do that, yuo gone get blind or get skin cancer, its UV ligth men, thats why yuo Need to put the cover

[@tbip2001]

How long does a vat of alcohol last?? Or is it a one shot deal? Ie once you've cleaned your part, you have to throw away the used alcohol?

[@RocketMagnetUK]

You can reuse it and it's why the container is sealable. Clearly to maximise your efficiency let your models drain for a bit. A good idea is a 2 step wash IMO. A quick dip in a a pre wash tub then into the wash station for a final clean. When you final wash alcohol gets too dirty is becomes your pre wash tub....

[@tenchuu007]

Can you leave the plastic tub in there with the lights on to cure any excess resin in the liquid after the wash?

[@3d_axe]

Hi uncle I just bought elegoo masr pro myminifaktory and I do not know how long it takes for the model to curing

[@WhiteRaven___]

Depends on how your curing them (sunlight, 405nm UV light) the type of resin and if you built or bought a curing station. Sunlight takes pretty much all day, the UV lamp can cure models in under 30 minutes and if you have a station that rotates the model and reflects UV all around the model, you can cure models in like 2-5 minutes

[@WhiteRaven___]

Also depends on size and if they are hollow and if you are using translucent resin

[@huntermatteson3974]

Hey!! I love your videos but I have a question, I’m about to do a print of thebrokennerd’s red hood helmet and I have a cr10 that I use cura with. I was wondering the best print settings (infill, layer height, etc.) for the print. I plan on using xtc 3d to smooth out the lines and maybe printing upside down for less support, any thoughts??

[@jamescrawford8538]

I was just thinking about getting it