TURBO SONIC ULTRASONIC CASE CLEANER Reviews & Ratings

LYMAN TURBO SONIC ULTRASONIC CASE CLEANER

Lyman's Turbo Sonic ultrasonic cleaner uses a combination of heated solution and ultrasonic frequency vibrations to break loose the toughest carbon and powder fouling in 10 minutes. Millions of small, fast-moving bubbles penetrate deep into the tiniest nooks and crannies, leaving heavily-fouled cases or gun parts clean as new. Features five, timed cleaning cycles from 3 minutes all the way up to 8 minutes for complete hands-off operation. Large 84 oz. (2.5 liter) stainless steel tank holds up to 240, 308 Winchester cases or 900, 9mm cases. 160 watt heating unit with built-in circuit protection and separate cooling fan prevents overheating. Specially formulated case cleaning solution handles the toughest fouling and powder residue and cleans brass, copper, bronze and stainless steel. Gun parts cleaning solution cleans steel, stainless steel and anodized aluminum. Models available that require 110 volt or 230 volt. Choose 230 volt for European use or 110 volt for Domestic US use.

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The TURBO SONIC ULTRASONIC CASE CLEANER has mixed reviews. Users praised its effectiveness on extremely dirty cases and gun parts, but a consistent complaint was its loud noise level and the cost of cleaning solutions. Many find it less efficient than traditional tumblers for large batches. Overall, it works well for detail cleaning but has room for improvements.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Cleaning Efficiency

60%

Many users report that while the cleaner effectively cleans gun parts and the insides of cases, it struggles with larger batches, requiring frequent resets of the timer. The cleaner excels at cleaning detail-oriented areas but does not match the efficiency of traditional tumblers for large quantities.

Noise Level

50%

The product's noise level is a frequent concern, with several reviewers noting that the machine is surprisingly loud, leading to discomfort during its operation. The need for earplugs was highlighted, dampening the overall user experience.

Cost of Operation

70%

Multiple reviewers comment on the high ongoing costs associated with using the cleaner, particularly the expensive cleaning solutions that need to be diluted. This concern raises questions about the product's overall value compared to other cleaning methods.

Customer Service and Product Expectations

40%

Some users faced issues with customer service and found the product did not live up to marketing claims, particularly regarding the type of basket included with the product and performance expectations. The lack of support contributes to user dissatisfaction.

Overall Satisfaction

55%

While some users enjoy the cleaner's performance for detailed cleaning jobs, others feel let down by its limitations and the need for additional drying time. This mixed satisfaction indicates that while the product has strengths, it lacks in certain practical aspects.

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works well and quiet

this product worked as I heard about online. NOT as it was advertised. Yes technically you can shove 900 or whatever 9mm cases in it and get the lid to shut. it has to vibrate what is inside to clean it. I personally clean 25 357 cases with the recommended cleaner in 8 minutes everytime including the inside no exceptions. REMEMBER TO DILUTE THE CLEANER. but its good stuff. Yes you have to let them dry. You can run the unit in the house on the kitchen table with the baby sleeping no problems. Its that quite. Do that with your stainless media tumbler.

what are you looking for ??

Got this unit for a early Xmas present and ran my first batch of 270 shells thru it. I wanted a sonic case cleaner basically for the inside of the cases and really for the primer pockets. Does this unit work ? and the answer is yes! I have a tumbler cleaner and will still use this for extremely dirty cases before I de-prime and resize my brass then I will run them thru the sonic cleaner. The only draw back is the price of the cleaning solution...