[Jewelry making - Article 00508] - Re: [Orchid] Noisy Utrasonics

[John Flynn]

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Noel,

    The ionic cleaner  works great for removing light tarnish from
    pieces that have sat out too long. It isn't a replacement for an
    ultrasonic. It won't remove dirt or polishing compounds from the
    non-conductive (stone) parts of the piece. 

    The Speed Brite cleaning solution is safe for pearls, coral, lapis,
    turquoise, etc. Get the one that clamps on to the side of the
    ultrasonic and you can use both actions. 

    The setup we have at our store has the Speed Brite solution in the
    tank so the sales staff doesn't accidentally ruin soft stones. Here
    in the shop I use green soap in the ultrasonic. The ionic works well
    with it also. I use a beaker filled with Speed Brite set into the
    ultrasonic for doing both with soft stones. That involves a separate
    cathode in the beaker and some alligator clips. Looks like a science
    experiment but it works fine. 

    If you're feeling a little adventurous I can tell you how to use an
    old 12 volt power adapter from electronic equipment to make your
    own. Most people have one or two laying around or headed for the
    trash. 

John Flynn

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