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Spot on John - The Maplins one has no of the bells and whistles of the Lidl one, but it cleans just as well, and seems to have a longer life span (touch wood) 
Cheap ultrasonic cleaner
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The comparison was ALDI/Maplin: 750ml/420ml = 1.79
The comparison was ALDI/Maplin: 750ml/420ml = 1.79
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SIRUSKEY said:
I had a cheap one, and it didn't last long, went and bought something a bit more rugged, and it's perfect. Buying "cheap" is not always the best solution.
Mine is a bit similar to this one, but one size smaller:
(heated tank and adjustable timer etc...)
http://cgi.ebay.fr/NETTOYEUR-Ultrasons-Ultrasonic-Cleaner-2-l-40-Power-/370358107038
Works very well, and I'm very pleased with it.
Max
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SIRUSKEY said:
Thats the one I bought, it's not as good as the Silvercrest one I had prior. It will clean soap scum etc off an already clean razor, but I wouldn't rate it's chances against a grubby razor picked up off the bay etc. If you just want something for general maintenance of your already clean razors though it's fine.
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SIRUSKEY said:
Link was buggered because of the full stop
(fixed it above)You're probably better of with a stainless steel one, and off ebay it'll only cost you a tenner more for the small one. (including postage to the UK)
Second thing is you need to fill it, 2.5 litre is one hell of a tank, and will use a lot more liquid. (and cleaning agents), for 1 razor it's a bit of a waste in my opinion.
A heated tank is only useful if you do a lot of cleaning in a row to keep the water hot.
(otherwise just use hot tap water)
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FrenchBlade said:SIRUSKEY said:
Link was buggered because of the full stop
You're probably better of with a stainless steel one, and off ebay it'll only cost you a tenner more for the small one. (including postage to the UK)
Second thing is you need to fill it, 2.5 litre is one hell of a tank, and will use a lot more liquid. (and cleaning agents), for 1 razor it's a bit of a waste in my opinion.
A heated tank is only useful if you do a lot of cleaning in a row to keep the water hot.
(otherwise just use hot tap water)
Max
Reading the reviews its would seem to be a little hit and miss anyway.
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SIRUSKEY said:
http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350437119390
This is the one I got, 75 quid, works like a charm.
You can get it on UK ebay for a bit more (same seller)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Eumax-PRO-Ultrasonic-Cleaner-1-3L-heating-memory-/270750666917
I did make a liner for the basket out of plastic (since the tray is metal), as not to damage the razors with vibrating metal on metal.
Max
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An unltrasonic cleaner (USC) will not do "all" the work, quite a bit of manual work is still required. It's not just a question of putting it in completely scummy, and it coming out like new.SIRUSKEY said:
It is to be used as part of a cleaning process, there are quite a few steps before and after the USC to make a razor look good again.
All in all, it takes me a good hour (sometimes more) to clean/restore a razor, only 5-7 minutes of that hour is in the USC.
Leaving a razor too long in the USC will kill the plating if it's fragile.
Max