[Jewelry making - Article 01430] - [Orchid] Ultrasonic cleaner - not heavy duty

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Hi All,

    I have been setting up and working in my first studio over the past
    three months.  Everything has been going well so far. 

    I have drawn up a bit of a wish-list of tools and equipment that I
    want to purchase as I can afford them.  One of the things on my list
    is an ultrasonic cleaner. 

    My mother who works for an optometrist showed me a brochure from an
    optical supplier that has an ultrasonic cleaner for $85
    (Australian).  The brochure doesn't show a brand name, it simply
    states that it is "Not heavy duty - but perfect for cleaning grubby
    frames before adjustments or doing minor repairs."  The unit looks
    to be quite small and it has a rounded, pill shaped, plastic
    housing.  I have seen similar ones in jewellers supplies recently. 

    My question is - exactly what are these types of units capable of? 
    How long will they last?  Would they be strong enough to remove
    polishing compounds?  Finally, and most importantly - what is the
    catch?  Even the small, standard ultrasonics that have squared metal
    casing are far more expensive than this... how can this unit be so
    cheap? 

    Thanks heaps for your replies. 

R.R. Jackson

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