Jbraswell
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Home brew is so easy.
Order some condiment bottles and a bag of disposable pipettes off Amazon. You are set to mix.
This has been my go to detergent 1st step lately.
Mix 2.5mL to 8 oz distilled
Record cleaning - what's your method?
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Order some condiment bottles and a bag of disposable pipettes off Amazon. You are set to mix.
This has been my go to detergent 1st step lately.
Mix 2.5mL to 8 oz distilled
Jbraswell
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Put all 10 in the hopper
AnthonyI
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Nice, what make and model is that? An Ultrasonic is on a back, BACK, burner, but every once and a while I think about grabbing one of the Amazon $300-400 models to try, but the itch doesn't last long because so far the VPI and anti-static "puff" brush have been working out well. Would still be cool to have
Jbraswell
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This is the cleanervinyl pro.Nice, what make and model is that? An Ultrasonic is on a back, BACK, burner, but every once and a while I think about grabbing one of the Amazon $300-400 models to try, but the itch doesn't last long because so far the VPI and anti-static "puff" brush have been working out well. Would still be cool to have
I found one used on audiomart a while back for a good deal.
I hand clean my records (Neil's step) and then put them through the US. It's more of a final rinse/polish IMO than a cleaner with 132kHz.
bdm105
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I think I need to do something to the pickup tube on my vpi 16.5. Seems like it's not sucking everything up and it leaves a line of fluid when the suction finishes. There are stress cracks in it but I can't feel air escaping. Should I just replace the strip on it or the tube entirely? If so what tube should I get?
MikeH
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my clear plastic one broke on my VPI (cracked). i got the delrin replacement. but then i eventually got the humminguru to replace the whole machine. i still use the VPI for really dirty stuff to give a preclean. haven't had issues with the delrin replacement and it seems sturdier than the one that comes with the machine
bdm105
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$85 before shipping means that's a wait a little bit purchase. Seems like a good idea though
MikeH
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Free shipping at a bunch of places but yea. Sadly not cheap. It does seem worth it in the long haul since the quality is better than the regular plastic one.
AnthonyI
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If it's leaving streaks it might be too much solution or it might be time to replace the velvet strips for sure. That said, pick up the delrin tube when you can, it's a great replacement. If you're looking for strips, I have these after trying a few "generic" offerings and they work great.
Okki Nokki Record Cleaning Machine Replacement Velvet Strips | eBay
I have personally used these on my Okki Nokki on several thousand records and never had an issue. Failure to do so may cause functionality issues .
www.ebay.com
bdm105
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If it's leaving streaks it might be too much solution or it might be time to replace the velvet strips for sure. That said, pick up the delrin tube when you can, it's a great replacement. If you're looking for strips, I have these after trying a few "generic" offerings and they work great.
Okki Nokki Record Cleaning Machine Replacement Velvet Strips | eBay
I have personally used these on my Okki Nokki on several thousand records and never had an issue. Failure to do so may cause functionality issues .www.ebay.com
Yeah I've never replaced the strips and it's been at least a few years so I'll probably start with that
Angsty
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Why don’t VPI’s ship with the Delrin tube in the first place? 
MikeH
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$$Why don’t VPI’s ship with the Delrin tube in the first place?
Angsty
Well-Known Member
So, they wait until it predictably breaks and then charge you more to fix it? Riiight…
MikeH
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thats the name of the game! haha. if they included the delrin arm, they'd just charge more up front i imagine.
bdm105
Well-Known Member
If it's leaving streaks it might be too much solution or it might be time to replace the velvet strips for sure. That said, pick up the delrin tube when you can, it's a great replacement. If you're looking for strips, I have these after trying a few "generic" offerings and they work great.
Okki Nokki Record Cleaning Machine Replacement Velvet Strips | eBay
I have personally used these on my Okki Nokki on several thousand records and never had an issue. Failure to do so may cause functionality issues .www.ebay.com
Welp. Bought 2 packs of these and the tube broke as I pulled it out to change the strips
if anyone sees a deal or free shipping or a local in pdx please tag me. Need to get the replacement asap
MikeH
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I think music direct has the Delrin tube with free shipping?Welp. Bought 2 packs of these and the tube broke as I pulled it out to change the strips
bdm105
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Thanks I'll check.
The Denmarkian Wonder
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What would be the recommended time from when you replace the velvet strips on a vacuum tube to using said vacuum tube? Asking for an idiot.
kvetcha
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Depends on the adhesive I guess? A full day to cure seems safe.