It's from Harbor Freight...

Harbor Freight USC

I recommend against this particular model. The controls are in the lid, and the wires that connect them pass through the hinge. This is a weak point, and the wires fatigue and break, disabling the cleaner at an early age.

I got one of those and it's been a great boon to my newbie tinkering---removes gunk nothing else will. I definitely see Richard's point, tho.

Richard...thanks for the advice. Is there a model you are willing to recommend?

Which do you prefer?

Regards,

Henri

For an inexpensive cleaner, I recommend this one, which you can get at Micro-Mark.



Does it cost more than the Harbor Freight model? Yes, you can buy three of the cheapies for the price of this one. Is it worth it? Yes, it does a better job, and it won't die on you when you least expect it.

I have a different model from Harbor Freight (also a Chicago) and so far I've been pretty happy with it. It's not super high capacity, but I don't need a larger one for what I use it for.

Ultrasonic cleaner option

It's about $60, so somewhat more than the original one you list. but shouldn't have the wire fatigue problem.

-C

I have Brookstone's prior version of this and it seems good. Also, Brookstone will exchange it if it ever fails.

I picked one up at Bed Bath & Beyond last spring for about $50 that was made by Haier that's served me very well.

Check this out. $14.95 and no controls on the lid.

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Digital-Ultrasonic...1QQcmdZViewItem

The more powerful one looks good too. Doubt it's 'industrial' quality, but looks like more power and bigger capacity than the smaller one.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...s_promot_widget

Any experience with it?

Gerry