Lots of Ultrasonic Cleaner Questions

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

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[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

I totally agree with you on my video! Killer thumbnail and awesome video love...🥰

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks Mr Steve!

[@grasscutterpalmer3746]

cool tip Stella filtering the cleaner after useing it and useing it again 👍

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Happy to help Mr Tim! Cheers!

[@Inisfad]

The tip about using the jars is a great idea. And loved your intro, Walter!!!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you Ms Inisfad. Cheers!

[@robertmailhos8159]

Great tip on using the cleaning fluids in jar to keep the water clean and debris free

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad it was helpful!

[@robertmailhos8159]

@@TheLawnmowerLady yes it is helpful

[@VintageEngineRepairs]

That intro 😂 good job Stella. As always, very clear, concise content with great camera angles! I do just like you, full the US with water and use a jar. I use an water base degreaser because it doesn’t smell. Thanks for sharing your setup :)

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks so much! 😊 I don't think the Pine-Sol is that bad smelling, but I learned the hard way not to use any ammonia based fluids- turns carb bodies black. Cheers!

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

I haven’t tried Pine Sol yet! Today I did a carb using Palmolive dish soap and it worked as well as Dawn and other things I’ve tried. Here’s a tip for filtering your cleaning solution faster then coffee filters, which seem to take forever. Years ago I bought a box of disposable dust masks and one day while filtering after a carb sonic bath I happened across one in my shop. Decided to give it a try and it’s just as good as coffee filters and much faster. I also discovered if I let them sit and dry out I can turn them inside out and knock or brush the debris out and reuse them.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Great idea on the dust mask! Cheers!

[@colink1506]

What an excellent idea / tip to use the jars of cleaner for the parts instead of the ultrasonic itself! Its always a chore to clean out the ultrasonic especially if there's oil residue on the sides. I'll be using this idea going forward - Thanks for uploading 👍

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for watching Mr Colin. Cheers!

[@nashguy207]

Thanks for sharing Stella. If I worked a lot of small engines like you do I would have one in my shop for sure.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

They're good for lots of other cleaning too: Gun parts, jewelry, electric toothbrush heads, all kinds of stuff. Thanks for watching!

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

For anyone needing to drain and refill the US - install an NPT/hose barb into the drain port and a length of hose long enough to reach the floor with a hose clamp. That way you can use a bucket to catch the dirty water instead of having to carry and tip over the US itself. I got a 15L one so I did that before I ever used it just in case.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

That's a great idea. This small unit does not have a drain port like the larger ones do. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@almclean4835]

Thanks Stella, I’ve ordered a new ultrasonic cleaner. I’ll look into pine sol, see if it or something similar is available over here

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks Al ! I'd just stay away from any ammonia based cleaners - turns carb bodies black. Cheers!

[@m.g.540]

I was cleaning up a lawn mower carb and dropped in the spark plug too, straight Dollar store orange degreaser and set at 60c , was amazed as the plug cleaned up like new, white porcelain and the carbon was gone, filtering the solution through a coffee filter is a good idea, thanks

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Interesting idea, never considered that myself. I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@lostboater2186]

Star! Josh told me about your KZbin channel. I love it! Catching up on the old ones. Remember you still owe me a hot dog. Your scooter engine is still running great in my 250.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Yay! Glad to hear that your still running strong. Cheers!

[@jimbrewer2893]

Pine Sol and water in a spray bottle works great to keep flies away. I spray it in my trash can. I have used it to clean parts, though not in a UC.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Good to know! I wish it helped with mosquitos :) Thanks for watching!

[@orlandodiaz4059]

Excellent!! I just leaned something new. I always use and clean the ultrasonic cleaner. It never occurred to me put a recipient with solvent agent an the parts to be treated. 😂😅

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

It's been a game changer for me. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@TheRustyRooster]

Hey hey thanks for the good tips. Gonna have to give the ol pine-sol a try

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

If I think it's gone too far, I filter it one last time and pour it down the kitchen sink. I'm trying to save the planet too! Cheers!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

What a great piece of equipment!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

It really is a timesaver for me. Thanks for watching!

[@tinkeringtaylor3053]

Hi Stella i have loads of your videos to catch up on, this has been a great information video and well explained thank you.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad it was helpful Nev! I appreciate you watching!

[@andersforrad]

Wow - this was some really good and smart idea. If/when I get a u-cleaner, I will use your tips fro, day 1. Cheers!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@rickthelian2215]

Great topic to cover Stella😀🇦🇺

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for watching Mr Rick!

[@RaysLaughsAndLyrics]

👍Great video Stella🎬 ... great tips 'Walter'. Now... ...My two cents...Store fluids in plastic jars... less likely to break... But transfer from plastic jars to glass jars for use in the US Cleaner.. Glass allows the soundwaves🔊 to pass through to the cleaning medium with much less effort than plastic. Small parts ..jets etc. ... easily lost in the crud 💩at the bottom of the cleaning medium... can be placed in a mesh tea ball. Then place the parts laden mesh tea ball into the glass jar before starting the cleaning process. The tea ball saves searching👁️👁️ for the elusive missing tiny part. Makes blow drying 💨with air much easier as well. 🙈🙉🙊

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

You are correct about using glass, I usually run them a second go round if they are stubborn. Tea-ball - great idea! Cheers!

[@RaysLaughsAndLyrics]

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[@Rein_Ciarfella]

I’ve only used plastic up to now. I’ll have to try glass to see the difference. Thanks!

[@ChrisSmith-fp1tw]

I love your videos!!!! You are the carburetor whisperer.!!!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks 👍

[@hereiamu1]

I got the same cleaner a couple of weeks ago 👍

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Mine has done well for me, the timer knob is out of alignment, sort of, but still, 7 years later. I'm happy. Thanks for watching!

[@Big_Johns]

Nice video Ms Mower Fix'n Lady, I like the idea of the Pine-Sol, I'll have to give it a try. Thanks for the video ma'm. 🙂👍🏼

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks Mr John. That Pine-Sol scent helps hide the unmistakable stench of that gasoline that invariably ends up splattered on the front of my shirt, LOL.

[@Big_Johns]

LoL.. so true and the older it is the worse headache I get from it.

[@tinkeringtaylor3053]

@@Big_Johns Pine-sol will make the cucumbers shine 🤣

[@Big_Johns]

🤣😎🤣

[@Turningwrenches85]

Another helpful information video there stella cheers!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad it was helpful!

[@barryewalt5368]

Great info Stella, good video.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad you think so! Cheers!

[@HobbyMotorDK]

Nice run down Stella. Have you found a difference in clearning effect with higher temperatures?

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Not really, but I've honestly not tried much experimentation with temps. I definitely have to run a second pass if I just plop the parts in before it gets up to temp. Thanks for watching!

[@paulsto6516]

Thanks for the tips!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

You bet!

[@donmayberryjrsOPE]

Ok so what are the "typical" "general" ratios for these different lotions??

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

1/2 and 1/2 for vinegar/water, I use full strength on CLR, about 1:4 for Pine-Sol/water. Thanks for watching!

[@Rockjock007]

Best mix is hot water and a dash of dish soap. Works the best.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

That works too.

[@budgillett9627]

Spot on!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Cheers! Thanks for watching!

[@vinopan5374]

Great video Stella, you don’t mention operating temperature for the various solutions. Room temperature for gasoline, Pine Sol /water 50-60C ? Thanks again!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Great point! I leave it on the 50c setting almost all the time. I usually forget to change it with gasoline :oops: Thanks for watching!

[@ChrisSmith-fp1tw]

You ever thought about some mower restoration videos? Bet you would be good at it.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I honestly don't have the space and patience for true restoration. I'm more of the rustoration type. I like getting them running, but leave the cosmetic work to someone else.

[@DefensorFortis]

Have you ever tried 10% muriatic acid and 90% water? It worked just soaking...wonder what an ultrasonic session would do?

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Hmmm… Interesting. I’ve used it to etch thin aluminum flashing for a totally different purpose. Might be too corrosive?

[@charlestucker5903]

What is the ratio of water to pine sol or some of the others cleaners you are using?

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Somewhere like 4 parts water to 1 part pine-sol

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for watching!

[@philliphall5198]

Just buy the biggest one you can afford and little one later Yep use jar for sure if you can

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Jars saves lots of cleaning and disposing of fluid used only once. Cheers!

[@mr1pearl]

I thought oh she is doing a video on salt 🤷 🙂

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

My kitchen is too messy for a cooking show, LOL