Spin Clean Record Washer - has anyone used one?

[neonlights]

I don't know if this belongs in the sticky thread, but since this is more about a specific machine, I'll put it here..

Anyway, I'm just wondering if anyone here has used this machine before (more info here).. You put the record on the vertical spinner/basin and the brushes and cleaning mixture clean the dirt out as you spin the record..

I've been thinking of getting either a VPI or Nitty Gritty vacuum cleaner for a little while now, until I saw this last week at a record store here.. It was much cheaper then any of the vacuum cleaners, and I won't have to pay for things like shipping and so on.. Before I give my money, I just wanted to know if anyone can vouch for this thing..

Thanks :)

[Mixmachine]

for what I see in the link , this is not a vacuum system, you'll need to wipe off the vinyl yourself, probably leaving behind debris in the grooves.

If you are serious about keeping your vinyl in top shape, get Nitty's Disc Doctor instead of wasting 60.00 usd on something that is not as good, it sell now for $229.00 new, I guarantee you won't get any better results, I have made before and after tests and is amazing all the dirt = noise it removes. The only other draw back besides the price is that it takes time to clean both sides, but I just chuck it down as a labor of love.

[Bernie]

Mixmachine is correct in all that he said. His assertion that the machine you linked to is not a vacuum cleaner is also correct so don't bother with it. I've been using a Nitty Gritty machine for more than 15 years and it is mandatory equipment for record collectors as it really gets records clean.

eBay usually has some nice deals on the VPI record cleaners and Nitty Gritty record cleaners so check there often.

[neonlights]

Thanks for the replies guys!

The Nitty Gritty cleaner sounds good, it seems to be the most reasonable overall, relative to the VPI..

Originally Posted by Mixmachine

The only other draw back besides the price is that it takes time to clean both sides, but I just chuck it down as a labor of love.

Yeah that's how I look at it too hehe, I don't think time will be a problem :)

[Westwood]

Hey guys, is there ANY kind of negative drawback on using a cleaning machine, even this one?
The only time I actually cleaned records was when I decided to clean all of my mother's 45s from the late 50s and 60s. I took a clean tshirt, made it wet, let it dry a bit and then cleaned each side of the disc, with clockwise movements, kinda 90s degrees range with each "wipe".
Then I bought new inner sleeves and put the clean record in it, and next to the original sleeve, in a thich plastic sleeve, then built her a custom antique-looking cupboard thing that I'm really proud of.

What is the best way to clean them, and WHEN do you think this cleaning is needed?

[canadiantire]

As far as I am concerned here are my findings after two years of use of the Nitty Gritty cleaning machine;

- I find the cleaning fluid pricey.

- It's design won't accomodate the cleaning of 45 RPMs

- You also have to know that the nitty gritty machine is not meant for continuous use. You have to let the machine cool down for a while after cleaning approximately a dozen of LPs (this depends largely of the duty cycle).

It hasn't been a real issue so far, as I have never went through series cleaning. I clean my LP/12" as required.

I know it sounds odd for a machine of such a high price but in my honest opinion, the problem could have been easily overcomed by adding an auxiliary cooling fan to the cleaner chassis (this is what I will eventually do).

Overall I am VERY satisfied with the beast.

- Marcus

[Bernie]

Marcus,
The Nitty Gritty record cleaning machine, at least mine, take an adaptor that will accommodate 7 inch records. Call Nitty Gritty directly and see if they have one for your model.