apholden
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I use a Milwaukee 0880-20. It's been working great so far, but I had to run a Dremel around the inside of my Squeaky Clean's port so that the hose would fit comfortably.
Record cleaning - what's your method?
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Pergo
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I use the Armor All 2.5 gallon, 2 HP. $50 on Amazon. Gets the job done.
RowBearToe
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I just ordered a Squeaky Clean on Friday and ordered this 3 gallon vac for $35 to pair with it. Obviously haven't received either yet, but it had good reviews and was relatively cheap.
3 Gallon, 3 Peak HP Wet/Dry Vacuum
Amazing deals on this 3Gal Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
www.harborfreight.com
debianlinux
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I use a 2.5 gallon Shop Vac brand that I managed to find for $20 at Home Depot. If suction is an issue double check for potential leaks starting with the adjustable port on the vacuum wand. It shouldn’t take a great deal of suction to do the job.
dbarila
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I actually just got my vacuum wand replaced because it was leaking. It was working like a champ for a couple of weeks. Now it seems I have to spin it forever and it never seems to get completely dry. I have the valve turned all the way clockwise which I believe should be max suction. Also, after cleaning 3 records I opened up my vac and it was bone dry inside. That didn't seem right.
trickyseven
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Is your vacuum one that you need to add the filter to go from dry to wet? Could be that that needs replacing?
dbarila
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It has a foam sleeve for the wet filter. I don't think I've ever switched it out for the dry filter since I've had it. I can feel suction through the wand when I turn it on but it's not sucking fliud nearly as good as it was.
debianlinux
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After this long in the relationship you sometimes have to spice things up.
Anyhow, I’d suggest a loaner vac to confirm or deny your suspicions.
Got my Squeky Clean in mail Friday. I like it a lot. Noticable difference on a couple albums so far compared same process with no vacuum. Using the ArmorAll wet/vac mentioned above which is 2.5HP. TTVJ with rinse distilled water.
I still have some minor pops on some really old bin finds. I think with windows open might just be static. Starting to think I need a Milty. Been balking at the price vs return.
I still have some minor pops on some really old bin finds. I think with windows open might just be static. Starting to think I need a Milty. Been balking at the price vs return.
debianlinux
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If your windows are open I’d be betting on pollen.
The Denmarkian Wonder
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I just ordered a Squeaky Clean on Friday and ordered this 3 gallon vac for $35 to pair with it. Obviously haven't received either yet, but it had good reviews and was relatively cheap.
3 Gallon, 3 Peak HP Wet/Dry Vacuum
Amazing deals on this 3Gal Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
kvetcha
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I started looking into ultrasonic cleaners yesterday, but it really just doesn’t seem worth it at current prices.
Maybe it’ll come down over time.
Maybe it’ll come down over time.
I looked into these, too. Even looked into a DIY ultrasound set up. It seems like it does a better job than a RCM, but not sure if it is better enough for the cost.
I don't know anyone that has one to check out...and that keeps me from moving on it.
dbarila
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Walmart had a different Armor All vac with the same specs as the one on Amazon for $33 so I decided to just order it. It just looks a little less compact than the other one. Will pick it up and see if it was really my old vac or just another issue. At worst I have a new $33 car vacuum.
RowBearToe
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Question on storing record cleaning solution. I just bought enough ingredients to make a gallon of the LondonJazzCollector solution that the Squeaky Clean guy recommends (4:1 Distilled Water to Isopropyl Alcohol with small amount of Ilfotol). That's seriously going to last me years haha I'm assuming this stuff won't go bad? I plan to refill a smaller 16oz bottle as needed. Will I need to shake or mix the solution to ensure everything is mixed well everytime I use it or go to refill the small bottle? Or does it mix fully without issue?
I picked this one up as a vac to clean my car....seems like it would work just fine for this purpose.
dbarila
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That's the one I saw on Amazon. This is the one they I picked up.
Armor All 2.5 Gallon Portable Wall Mountable Wet/Dry Utility Vaccum, Orange - Walmart.com
Arrives by Thu, Feb 1 Buy Armor All 2.5 Gallon Portable Wall Mountable Wet/Dry Utility Vaccum, Orange at Walmart.com
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jamieanderson1968
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I made my first batch about 4 weeks ago. I made 500ml total and it is in a labelled mason jar under the sink. I pour a small amount into a smaller jar and then use a syringe to dribble it onto each record. The cleaning fluid mixes clear and I have seen no sedimentation yet.
debianlinux
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It sounds so clandestine the way you describe it.
apholden
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Best not mention alcohol on the label. You know, just in case your guests run out of beer and look for a substitute.
