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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Don't waste your money!

I have tried several batches in this "cleaner" and this is probably the biggest waste of time and money I have ever spent. Unless you want to do batches of 10 or 15 cases at a time, you do not want this cleaner. It may work well as a parts cleaner but I purchased it to clean cases and it does not work as stated. I called Lyman because the instruction plainly state that it comes with the new stainless steel basket which significantly improves performance over cheap plastic baskets. Problem is, it came with the cheap plastic basket. Lyman said that they all come with plastic now which means they no longer have the "improved performance". The biggest problem though is that the cases have to be dried over night before you can do anything with them. Can't resize or prime wet cases. Save your money and buy a different brand or a vibratory tumbler.