How does a "Ultra-Sonic Cleaner" clean? - 2 photos

 This fantastic machine is used in many professions, not only in jewellery. I learned that Dentists use them to clean dentures and including surgeons to sterilize their equipment.

 Just what is a 'sonic-cleaner'? It is basically a tank of water with 1, or 2 ultra-sonic sound emitting speakers located underneath the water tank.

 These sound emitting speakers, when they are 'turned on' are strong enough to vibrate the water, this vibration literally cleans anything while it's in the liquid. If there is a 'heating element' attached to the tank this will make the water vibrate that much better. 

 When the machine is activated, you can literally see the 'dancing of the water'. Some sonic-cleaners have two sound emitting speakers underneath the tank, this added-feature will make the water be 'excited'. I will show you my two machines that I use constantly.

 

  This small sized 'cleaner' has only one ultra-sonic sound speaker underneath the tank. The water level should have at least 1-2 inches of space from the tip of the tank.