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fwdoz
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Wondering who uses an Ultrasonic Cleaner for their nugs?
What brand do you use/recommend that gives good results?
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Jaros
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I use it on our rings and jewellery and it comes up fine after 15 mins. 
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fwdoz
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Ever used it on small nugs Jaros?
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RM Outback
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Here's a previous thread, there's plenty more to read just use the search icon.
https://www.prospectingaustralia.com.au … p?id=28392
Aldi have them as a special from time to time and Jaycar too.
I've never used one.
Last edited by RM Outback (15 February 2021 02:55 pm)
Prooz
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I have one from Jaycar, It pulls the dirt out of pores gold, that's about it, if the gold is clean it wont make it any more shiny.
When first turned on you can see the dirt explode out of the nugget, good to watch.
Last edited by Prooz (15 February 2021 03:57 pm)
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BigWave
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I and a few friends use the Jaycar.
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fwdoz
Member
Thanks for the responses. Looks like I have one lined up for after lockdown.
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davent
Member
I’m also interested in this thread, never used ultra sonic cleaners before, might give one a go!
OzzieAu
Member
They’re great for prickly nuggets... gets all nooks and crannies clean as. 
not so good for crusty, oxidised coins.
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reynard
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We have two, an aldi and a jacar. Both work fine and i couldn't seperate them performance wise. Don't expect miracles. They clean the dirt and crap out great but won't move ironstone or quarts.
Jim 
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AngerManagement
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I have a commercial one used often used in Dental sugary's. Great on a Dirty ring and or a Dirty nugget, but never going to remove stains and or baked on material.
Good cleaning solutions and great for cleaning dust / dirt and Oils but that is about all.
And do not put 2 or more items in together; they just rub each other.
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Sanguine
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I use a retired one from work (a dental ultrasonic bath and plain water with a tiny amount of detergent). Works brilliantly to remove debris from nooks and crannies. Takes about 15mins.
Leaves it looking 'natural' rather than having that over-cleaned look which I don't like.
Last edited by Sanguine (16 February 2021 09:55 am)
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DrDuck
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I've got an Aldi one, and find it most useful to clean the wife and girl's jewelry. Warm water with a bit of ammonia does the trick. The back of diamond and sapphire rings can pick up a lot of grease and dirt and remarkably affect the brilliance of the gem, so it is worthwhule
It will remove dirt from a coin, but not do much about humic and fulvic acid and other soil stains.
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Sanguine
Member
Enzymatic detergents can be used in the ultrasonic bath to remove organic stains and compounds and work very well.
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Jaros
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I've got an Aldi one, and find it most useful to clean the wife and girl's jewelry. Warm water with a bit of ammonia does the trick. The back of diamond and sapphire rings can pick up a lot of grease and dirt and remarkably affect the brilliance of the gem, so it is worthwhule
It will remove dirt from a coin, but not do much about humic and fulvic acid and other soil stains.
I just add a cuppla drops of "Morning Fresh" detergent in and sit back and watch the ripples. 
F1A4M2, Exterra 705 Gold, Ace 250, Goldrat 8" Dreammat River Sluice.
A-team
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Ended up ordering a larger one on eBay: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2L-Digital- … 3345403849
That way I can use it for a whole bunch of things around the house. Also caters for my yet-to-come retirement nugget 
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fwdoz
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That way I can use it for a whole bunch of things around the house. Also caters for my yet-to-come retirement nugget
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