Ultra-Sonic Cleaning Bath

[Simon Head]

They said on GCN that an ultra sonic cleaning bath was the best way to clean a chain is in an ultra sonic bath. I think I did a pretty good job with Gunk, using a nail brush to scrub, and on the bench. Now Its a bit tricky because I can't use my right arm so I was going to buy an ultra sonic bath, but how big, should it be big enough to fit a chainset into?

 

[fossyant]

In over 30 years, an old oily cotton t-shirt is the best option. No need, even on a MTB.

 

[S-Express]

but how big, should it be big enough to fit a chainset into?

If you want to fit a chainset into it, then I'm going to say 'yes'..

 

[keithmac]

When we clean carbs out we have to dry them out and coat with oil afterwards to prevent corrosion, they are no magic bullet.

Old metal sweet tin with filled with turps and a stiff brush to agitate it would be my choice..

 

[ufkacbln]

The only true way to clean a chain is the Shelfon Brown "Shelco" method

 

[keithmac]

You used to be able to buy grease tins to warm up and soak the chain in..

 

[Cycleops]

You used to be able to buy grease tins to warm up and soak the chain in..

I used to do that with my motorbike chain. Never seen one for bikes.

 

[keithmac]

I used to do that with my motorbike chain. Never seen one for bikes.

I was thinking of the motorbike chains, may be a bit messy for the pushbikes?.

 

[robgul]

I have one of these https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00E8K45S6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 - I think it's been replaced by a different model? A machine with much small dimensions than this is useless - I can do chainrings but have to run half at a time (half protruding and then turn round)

Excellent - gets all sorts of stuff really clean - chains need extra work though - I run chains in the cleaner and then leave them to soak for a few days in a baking tray of oil to really get into the links.

Rob

 

[ufkacbln]

If you want to fit a chainset into it, then I'm going to say 'yes'..

The Shelco system work with almost any bath, however small

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

I've just used red-diesel, with an old paint brush for the past 20 years
Use a metal tin, or glass bowl, as diesel tends to 'melt'/deform certain types of plastic (it certainly did, with the 'chain-scrubbers')