I am going with the 100 interval for changing the fluid and the rollers and the filter. I figure if they figure 150 is the normal interval, Then I am just assuming that the last third of the life of the rollers in the fluid would have fairly dirty water and rollers. In relation of the cost of the machine versus my record collection it’s a small investment change every hundred. As far as the draining I have to agree it wasn’t a very well thought out design, so I have discovered that three-quarter inch PVC pipe fittings work. I have a couple of the fittings but haven’t come up with a suitable valve yet.What I do in the meantime is turn on the machine and let it run one cycle without a record to keep things lubricated, wet and mixed up look for longer periods I drain it into canister. Otherwise I am very happy with the machine and convenience vs the VPI 16.5 I used for years.
Audio Desk Ultrasonic Record Cleaner Onwers?
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Reaching out to other Audio Desk owners here. I am wondering how often do change the rollers, filter and the fluid. Do you go by the pamphlets or play by ear (no pun intended). I waited for about 150 records before changing the fluid and filter and the fluid was SUPER nasty. I think I will do 100 records now but of course, it depends on how dirty the records are to begin with.
Also, the pamphlet says "not to leave the fluid in the machine for long", which is completely subjective. If you have to drain the system every week (which by the way, is no simple task for a single person) how long do you have to wait to put it back?
Reaching out to other Audio Desk owners here. I am wondering how often do change the rollers, filter and the fluid. Do you go by the pamphlets or play by ear (no pun intended). I waited for about 150 records before changing the fluid and filter and the fluid was SUPER nasty. I think I will do 100 records now but of course, it depends on how dirty the records are to begin with.
Also, the pamphlet says "not to leave the fluid in the machine for long", which is completely subjective. If you have to drain the system every week (which by the way, is no simple task for a single person) how long do you have to wait to put it back?