VEVOR Ultrasonic Vinyl Record Cleaner! Review & Unboxing!

[@Recordology]

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[@djb8816]

I’ve been collecting records from 1980’s. And a few years ago my mom blessed me with her old vinyl collection. Definitely gems in there, and these are albums I remember listening to growing up! Keep collecting

[@Recordology]

That is awesome!

[@terrylipshetz]

I have this unit and it’s a nice complement to the Spin Clean. As others said, no more than 3 records and space them out. I raise and lower the arm before and after to avoid getting labels wet. It comes up to temp faster when you run the cavitation. I think the vibration heats the water. Use a coffee filter at the end of the hose to filter the distilled water and you can reuse the water for a few batches.

[@g.christopherlyn685]

Also, the ultrasonic cleaner works better the less amount of records you use..if you clean 4 records at a time with 2 spacers between them, I find that gives great results....use of a surfactant can help as well to decrease the time you need to clean.

[@larryphillips1392]

Hi from Brooklyn;The vertical rack is to lift the records out of the water to air dry the vinyl.Thank s for all your videos

[@greatpix]

Mine just arrived. Box was banged up and I worried it had damaged the unit but, so far, all looks good. Will take an actual run through to be sure. I bought it because of your video. Never had heard of it before. Thanks!

[@Recordology]

My box was banged up too! Seems to be well packed though… Let me know what you think

[@greatpix]

@@Recordology UPDATE #1 - the plastic connector for the hose is too small. The threads won't grab. The whole thing can slip in and out. Missing 4 washers.

[@Recordology]

Wow that’s ridiculous

[@Melbournelost66]

As I watch this video, I've just finished listening to Elvis, Fun in Acapulco and on the album (an Australian pressing from the 60s) it says, "Living Stereo" on the cover. My eldest brother bought this in the 60s as a kid / teen. Thoroughly enjoy your shows. 🇺🇸🇦🇺👍🏻

[@Recordology]

Thank you!

[@phen277]

Loved this video. The name of the Orchestra on your record labels is pronounced “Lon-Jeenz”. They were watch makers. Sometimes you would see Longines clocks on the outfield walls of classic ballparks. I’m going to look into this cleaner though.

[@Recordology]

Arrgh you are right!

[@edwardyoung8575]

I have been using the same Vevor for 2 years, i do the Vinyl Vac method for pre cleaning and a vac dry after Ultrasonic cleaning. Works like magic! I also only do 2 at a time and have them centered in the middle in the bath as best i can. Does do wonders as long if the LP isnt scratched up or groove damage.

[@Recordology]

Sounds like a great process for a great cleaner!

[@thisisalokjain]

Which Vevor model you have? 3 litre or 6 litre?

[@johnhall3297]

You need to use distilled water and you should at the very least dry clean off the dust the records before doing it.

[@MatthewBrannigan]

Agreed about the distilled water, it's an absolute must, but I was actually thinking the discs were fine for a good demo!

[@Zimmy_1981]

Can battery water or RO water work?

[@physicalmedia2689]

@@Zimmy_1981 No, there are still minerals in the water.

[@uberdetail5408]

@@Zimmy_1981RO system strips all minerals out, RO water is distilled water. Distilled water is the same water used for car battery’s. NEVER USE water from a battery.

[@Jared-91]

I have thought of, but never considered one. I like my spin clean. I just started the video. Looking forward to watching it. Well it seems this would be great for someone with a very large collection. For someone with less than 100 records, a Spin Clean works fine.

[@Recordology]

Agreed!

[@jdthompson5778]

@@Jared-91 The Spin Clean used as directed with their fluid is much safer and does a better job than a cheapo general purpose ultrasonic.

[@tyronejohnson6482]

The Mitch Miller - Super cool!!

[@wildstar41]

For best results on old records brush off surface dust, pre clean on a vacuum rcm or spin clean where you actually scrub the record, run through the ultrasonic cycle. If you use a cleaning fluid, depending on what it is and how much you use, you might consider a 2nd water only cycle in the ultrasonic.

[@TBNTX]

At 16:40 in the video, speaking of the water reaching the label, you might consider placing a small bowel below the spigot and drain off the excess. This will lower the water level down to the lead-out grooves.

[@chrisgray5518]

Until you turn it on and the record pulls the fluid around the disc and gravity pulls it downward onto the label anyway.

[@fthfhhdf]

@@chrisgray5518 yeah that's the problem with this kind of machine

[@CounterRhythms]

This takes the hobby to places I'm not willing to go. Spin Clean is plenty good enough for cleaning dirty records.

[@TBNTX]

I have a Spin Clean and a Kirmuss Audio Ultrasonic cleaner, The Spin Clean is great for basic cleaning, but the Kirmuss cleans more deeply. My experiences, only.

[@Recordology]

Fair enough!

[@Albee213]

Spin clean can never get an LP as clean as this can. If you take a very dirty record and run it through a spin clean and hold it to the light once it's dried you can still see its not perfect. Ultrasonic cleaner latterly removes everything and can make soiled LPs look almost brand new. And they sound far cleaner, no it can't work miracles but compared to anything else it is.

[@janetanderson8831]

Regarding the fingerprint issue, I thought I would share my method. I use a Spin Clean (by the way, I don't know why you think it takes an hour to do one record in the Spin Clean; with a few rotations in either direction, it only takes a couple minutes or so; I can get 25 records done in probably 1 1/2 hours), and it sometimes takes off the prints, but if prints still linger, I take a microfiber cloth (not a towel but the kind you use on glasses or camera lenses), dip it lightly in the Spin Clean water, and rub it on the print back and forth, following the grooves. Many times, this gets rid of the fingerprint but not always. As you indicated, it may have to do with how long the print has been on the record. But I do have some success with this method.

[@visualanimal5634]

Just a tip, while you're waiting for the temperature to rise, you could start the spin motor to prewash the records before starting the ultrasonic cycle. Hope you enjoy your machine.

[@FinnleysAudioAdventures]

The records I get are probably the worst of the worst. After using dry methods to remove debris, they go in the ultrasonic and some of them are truly a night and day difference. It does a great job removing mold from records.

[@ralphalder14]

Funny that you should mention the concerns over getting record labels wet. I have found that the only labels that give problems are the orange CBS labels from the 60’s / 70’s. If they get wet the colour often runs and comes off on your hands/fingers. All others seem to survive well.

[@Recordology]

Ah yes same here!

[@TBNTX]

FYI, you can buy a 1-gallon countertop home water distiller for well below $100. I own one, and it works well.

[@greatpix]

Someone in the forums mentioned putting a towel underneath quieted it. I'f probably put something hard on top of the towel since it's a heated unit.

[@Alexandrelpax]

your videos are really cool!

[@Recordology]

Thanks!

[@705johnnyboy]

yep ive had one for ages best thing ive bought it works great ,i just use a dash of windex and clean one at a time works best for me ..

[@jas.oncroft]

I love the industrial looks.

[@danielleclare2938]

I always used soap and water and a warm cloth been doing that since the 70's. That will get rid of fingerprints. It is a bit tricky by hand but doable one at a time. Anything that reduces surface tension will work. Isopropyl is good and will evaporate even from the cleaner tub.

[@williamjones4483]

Just a thought, if one's vinyl records have an excess amount of surface debris, a light dusting off of the record could be in order before placing them in the cleaner. I believe it will make better work of the cleaning process.

[@uberdetail5408]

When you originally turned your machine on, I was surprised how quiet it’s was, mine is loud, so interesting that yours became loud.

[@gregcarson3444]

1) You MUST MUST MUST use distilled water 2) preheat water to 30 c with the lid on heats taste 3) I use a cup of isopropyl alcohol, keep solution under 10% 4) I use 15 ml teaspoon of Triton x-100 as a sulfacant 5) raise arm, put records on, I only do 3 or 4 at a time I use two spacers between each LP 6) Lower arm putting records on to solution 7) clean for 10 minutes You have to watch run times, there is a limit to how long you can run the machine before you rest it.

[@Recordology]

Great tips, thanks for sharing!

[@fthfhhdf]

with this method are the labels getting wet ?

[@fclefjefff4041]

😂

[@IvyMusikkFM]

What an interesting device there.. definitely reminds of me of equipment used in McDonald's with it's industrial quality

[@Recordology]

Exactly!

[@weirdspins6315]

Thank you for addressing the issue of the frequency with pets. It's been a concern in thinking about these machines.

[@Recordology]

Ya they really didn't care.

[@greatpix]

I dug out this old USB fan I've had for years and am using it to blow air through the stacked records in the drying rack. I don't think they make mine anymore but this looks to be close to it. BTW, it can also do double duty as a cooling fan for your electronics and on really hot and sticky days I put it on my desk to cool me. I like it for that because it's not so powerful as to be annoying or making my eyes dry up. Amazon - AC Infinity MULTIFAN S3, Quiet 120mm USB Fan, UL-Certified for Receiver DVR PlayStation Xbox Computer Cabinet Cooling

[@generalleoff]

They basically took a cheap ultra sonic automotive parts cleaner and attached a barbecue rotisserie motor. Add some common record label protectors and you have a budget ultra sonic vinyl cleaner.

[@carjo512]

I have both a spin clean and a humminguru Ultra sonic record cleaner . one I do is pre clean my really dirty records before I use my Ultra sonic record cleaner. both work well and also use distilled water only to clean with. Maybe water from your fridge with a filter on it may work ok .

[@TheSquaredM]

Will give it a try!

[@Taspens]

THanks for the review! How is the weather over there?

[@Recordology]

HOT!!!!! The summer never ends......

[@stanleycostello9610]

I have a Record Pro, like Spin-Clean, and I don't think it takes a lot of elbow grease. Just three spins to left and three spins to the right. I was wondering, if the inside of the tank was already rusted before you put any water in it, what is it going to be like after? The rust-colored particals after you've drained it could be rust. I'll stick to my Record Pro. Anyways, have a good rest of the week, my friend.

[@12lb.toothbrush11]

My record pro does a terrific job as well.

[@poulpedersen359]

The fingerprints is proberbly etched into the record surface, the sweat and grease on your hands is actually acidic, so over time the acid has etched the finger prints into the surface, so sadly i dont think you can remove them no matter what you do.

[@douglassmith5232]

You need to play the record before and after to see if there's any real results

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

Every before and after audio I've heard there's only been a very slight improvement, both enough to justify the cost and hassle imo

[@nattyco]

I don't think anything beats a good scrub with soap and water using a goat hair brush. After I rinse off with distilled water and vacuum dry.

[@Trance88]

Its an interesting more "automatic" way of cleaning records but I still feel like scrubbing a record in the sink with soap and water is still the best method.

[@bobm5242]

There is no need to add anything to the distilled water in a ultrasonic machine. Let the cavitation do the work. But If you choose to do so, you'll need to rinse what ever you added to the machine off the record (just put distilled water in your spin clean & give it a rinse) or vacuum it off with a record vacuum machine after you ultra sonic cleaning. If you don't rinse the additive it could still be in the grooves. Try it with just distilled water & you should hear a big improvement in sound.I've been using the same machine for several years with amazing results. Experiment a little & Have fun!

[@Recordology]

Good point, I’ll have to give that a try!

[@scooterboi8761]

I just have to ask: how long did it take to put this Rube Goldberg contraption together?

[@Bladerunner220]

Think the record holder is a carrier that a robot would normally put records in . I worked in semiconductor fabs where a robot would remove wafers from a bath or cleaner like this. Maybe this is what is used to move records in a manufacturing plant after they are made to remove any residual material from the vinyl. Question how much water was used to fill to line in bath . Good review

[@williamjones4483]

I've watched old videos of vinyl records being manufactured back in the day and they were all handled with gloved hands.

[@daveandreahoward8203]

Feels like you are assembling an Interociter.

[@Recordology]

Its out of this world...

[@kennycunningham8721]

I'm interested in this for a reason that is I'm Handicap with one arm and love vinyl the spinclean is hard for me would you recommend it.

[@timallen2336]

IMO... those are not fingerprints on the Patsy Cline record. My guess is that it originally came in a plastic inner sleeve and was kept in it for years, and the staining is leeched plastic and not fingerprints, therefore it is permanent This is just a guess, but an educated one. Great mchine IMO. Take care...

[@glennlittle124]

I was thinking along the same lines, that they are not fingerprints and something permanent .

[@gatblau1]

I didn’t know they made polystyrene records. Interesting.

[@greatpix]

Have you tried LAST record preservative/treatment? I've been using it since the 70's. IMHO works great.

[@LoveElectricStuff]

I work in fast food and that looks like the filter pan used to filter the cooking oil in the vats.

[@Recordology]

right!?!

[@GeneSavage]

I wish I could get one but I just can't afford it right now. Hopefully some day!

[@greatpix]

What was the YT video you watched that helped you put this together?

[@Recordology]

I put the link in the video description

[@greatpix]

@@Recordology The link to Vevor to buy the unit? There's a 55 second video there but I thought you mentioned it was another YT channel video that was of help to you?

[@MatthewBrannigan]

I was watching Andrew from Parlogram's latest video just a couple of days ago and he had unboxed/demonstrated a very similar machine from Vevor, so I was able to identify all the items that were pulled from the packaging, else I'd been clueless, there's a lot of parts to put together! It was likely the one that was referred to here, but I couldn't find a link to confirm. Andrew's machine had two big knobs at the front and no digital display, and appears to be $15 less expensive.

[@ianz9916]

Andrew's machine also had no on/off switch for the spindle and it was easy to lift the records out of the water as the spindle motor just rested on the edge.

[@jdthompson5778]

@@ianz9916 That sounds like an old model by them that was recalled for electrocution risk. Just say no to Vevor & cheap general purpose ultrasonic cleaners for records is my advice! Spin Clean is truly an upgrade to this junk. Go watch an older video on the Vinyl Rundown channel if you don’t believe me.

[@TheVinylDen]

I found that cleaning a max of 3 or 4 records (spaced further apart) for a max of 10-15 minutes provided the best results. Also, make sure you are using distilled water instead of tap water to ensure there's no mineral residue left over on the records and in the grooves that could impact sound quality. So far I've been very impressed with this cleaner.

[@briannewell6064]

I noticed you did not raise the motor/spindle to load the records. I was loading them with it raised and it dropped and scratched my copy of Tommy. Loading it in the down position you run the risk of scratching the record on the spindle as it requires a bit of care getting the record in there.

[@PlainUmbrella]

Bro what

[@Oiljeep]

I find cleaning 2 records at a time seams to get the Best Clean and less time. 10 mins really good But15 minutes should be Max.

[@djbryanc]

Can you actually clean 45s? they show online it does but I have yet to see a video of that in action

[@Recordology]

I wasn’t able to figure it out.

[@djbryanc]

@@Recordology I can assume you can only clean small hole 45s

[@bosvideo6582]

Hi, I have very dirty water after a few plates... what about it? thanks

[@briannewell6064]

That is a repurposed jewelry/parts/surgical instrument cleaner. Would have had a basket for suspending the items. Brilliant idea although at that price I wonder how long it would hold up. A industrial/medical grade one would cost way more.

[@charlesduncan3194]

I think when you mentioned rust somebody else has had this unit, not been in pressed with it and sent it back aspecialy with crumbled and half missing instructions also on your p cline record it looks like your record has been is some sort of p v c plastic cover in the past and it has de gassed onto the vinyl and it will not remove,. please see pvc plastic sleeve damage vinyl video from Andrew from parlogram

[@thebottomband]

Do the fingerprints make any noise? Is the Patsy LP pressed on plastic or vinyl

[@Ricecooker64]

Vinyl is plastic... do you mean styrene?

[@Recordology]

It's styrene but don't notice any specific sound from the fingerprints.

[@thebottomband]

@@Recordology "Styrene is a colorless, flammable, and highly volatile liquid that is used to make plastics, rubber, and resins. Other names: Vinylbenzene, ethenylbenzene, cinnamene, or phenylethylene" cinnamene sounds like a nicer name :)

[@shonstewart4957]

Hey I think I'll stick with this been clean but I'm curious to know how your pets and client record sounds

[@Recordology]

The amazing thing is I was able to translate "Pets and client record" into "Patsy Cline record!" It sounds ok....a bit crackly but I have better sounding copies. This one is just for display.

[@rogercoates2492]

Any issues with the label getting wet?

[@Recordology]

Not at all.

[@claudedionne992]

Why don’t you raise the entire motor assembly to load/unload your records?

[@Recordology]

Its heavy and that wouldnt really benefit the process I dont think.

[@ganonkenobi]

What cleaner did you add?

[@Recordology]

Just some random surfactant I had for cleaning records.

[@stuart3744]

Does it fit 7” singles

[@Recordology]

That was one thing I noticed when testing it is that it seemed designed for 12 inch. I’m sure there’s a way to modify it, however?

[@THEMETALJOINTWITHJB]

Those are not finger prints that’s what you call sitting in the paper sleeve and it’s a chemical reaction that will never get it out it causes haze across the record I’ve opened brand new records and the record is hazed over due to sitting in the sleeves more and more folks are discovering this the record plants are using cheap sleeves so I believe it’s more of something like that instead of finger prints I’ve cleaned 1000’s of records and have a huge collection and I’ve seen this before if I’m wrong about finger prints that’s my bad but finger prints are always easy to get off send that record off and have it professionally cleaned they will charge about 12 to 20 dollars to clean it plus shipping look up companies on KZbin they have videos on having them professionally cleaned.

[@Captain1376]

I have never heard of something like this ....

[@ajx-x2]

I’m a little confused that you are saying a spin clean takes a lot of elbow grease? And 1 hour to do 1 record? It takes 5 mins max to set up then each record is 3 turns one way and 3 turns the other… I think you may be doing it wrong 😂✌️

[@Recordology]

Setup, cleaning, cleanup.....its a generalization but ya.

[@PeterCreed-g7s]

The more records you clean in one sitting will displace more liquid so bear that in mind😊

[@ohyesitsme]

From the link that you give they are no longer available

[@Recordology]

Thank you for letting me know… I just tested the hyperlink in the description and the product link tag and both seem to be working for me. Perhaps try again.

[@DreamstoRealityAutomotiveTV]

I have this machine, in my experience, three records widely spaced a part works best, putting one spacer between each record limits the waves. Close enough at the temperature made me laugh, only 13 degrees off

[@schecterseven3894]

Elmer's wood glue, put it on vinyl while turning on turntable, let dry then peel off.

[@recordjnky]

Mitch Miller? Omg bin it.

[@Recordology]

No Way! Love Mitch!

[@ralphalder14]

Shame that lid looks to have a small ding in it!?

[@MuzikJunky]

It has to be said that the panel in broken English and no Fahrenheit setting for us Americans is a discouraging sign. Peace.

[@greatpix]

I think Longines is pronounced lon-jean or lon-gene. That's French for you, never pronounced like it looks like it should be. I remember tv ads using that name and pronunciation. (( may be wrong though.))

[@renttula1974]

...but is it industrial?

[@Recordology]

Quite

[@Alice.59]

This is so dumb from vevor to limit the amount of record to 7, there is space to put 7 more on the threaded part and if you reduce the spacing between each you can probably fit 7 more

[@JimmyV1530]

30 minutes is overkill for ultra sonic cleaning a vinyl / nothing is going to improve after 15 minutes of cleaning & using non distilled water is definitely a no - no.....

[@Recordology]

Ah good to know!

[@Masterfeedbackprod]

Why what difference does it make ?

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

5 mins should be plenty

[@show-me-retro]

This seems like more trouble than it's worth. I prefer manual cleaning

[@daryljspetz2967]

I have both ultrasonic cleaners they are hihone ultrasonic record cleaner machine and the humminguru ultrasonic record cleaner machine plus 2 spin clean record washer, vinyl styl record washer, and 2 record doctor vacuum cleaner machine record doctor VI and X and they all do a great job cleaning all my records and i do like ultrasonic record cleaner machines and record doctor X better than spin clean record washer spin clean is to much work and back aches.

[@jro7075]

my opinion if a record gets that dirty that you have to ultrasonic clean them obviously you do not know how to take care of a record,200.00 is too much to clean a record I use these for my job where we make optical compoenents to clean the parts now I have bought used records where they were very dirty ok but I was able to clean them without this unit to me that way overboard thats just my opinion JRo

[@Recordology]

Ya I think its more for records you buy that may come dirty.

[@recordjnky]

'prized patsy cline'....worth $5

[@Recordology]

Lol THAT my friend is the 1957 first pressing - if you can find one for $5 please let me know!

[@recordjnky]

@Recordology I always see that kinda stuff in thrift stores for 50 cents. The patsy cline collectible era died out years ago. File under: Mitch Miller

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

It spins too fast.

[@sanadcanmahmoud]

First!

[@papabear1417]

Great video. The machine feels cheap and nasty. I would not use it.

[@MrMitchfromtoronto]

I bought their cheapest small fume filter and let me tell you their support IS DISGUSTINGGGGG. I was missing two extra filters which were supposed to be included in the package and immediately informed them of this. 2 days later they asked me to send a photo of the catalog parts that were missing. OK a bitr weird but I did that. 2 days later they asked me to supply a VIDEO of the parts that I gotr from them !! REALLY ????? This is typical Chinese N O SUPPORT CRAP that i absolutely hate & despise as they will just delay delay delay . Think of this company this way--First they INTENTIONALLY MISLEAD you into thinking they are American but if that is true why are all their responses in brutally bad broken english ?? Secondly if they are giving me the runaround for such a cheap item (2 tiny air filters) then do you really trust or believe that they have evenm the slightest bit of support if anything goes wrong with their more expensive offerings ???? I HIGHLY DOUBT IT and am going to simply try and return the filter and give my money to other more deserving companies that actually care about after sales service not pieces of garbage like this company ARE

[@Recordology]

Dang man sorry to hear that - super frustrating!

[@recordjnky]

Bro, cleaning worthless thrift store trash... Smfh. Good video though. definitely going with isonic though. Way better and easier.

[@Recordology]

I love the music others bin...

[@JohnSmith-zl8rz]

wet labels? NO THANK YOU!!! there's many valuable records that have paper labels, damage labels DEVALUE the record.

[@Recordology]

They are all paper labels. Doesn’t matter if they get wet in most cases.

[@JohnSmith-zl8rz]

@@Recordology "in most cases" but not all cases, by example all records from 4AD UK and many more.

[@Recordology]

Fair enough. The ones I have noticed issues with are the orange RCA labels that bleed.