Hornady M16 Hot Tub Sonic Cleaner

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Hornady M16 Hot Tub Sonic Cleaner $550.00


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The Hornady® Hot Tub™ takes sonic cleaning to a whole new level. Featuring a 9 liter capacity, the Hot Tub™ is long enough to accommodate and clean a 16 inch AR-15 upper. In addition to having 4 transducers, there is also a heating element that enhances cleaning action, which is especially useful when cleaning gun parts. Combined with One Shot® Sonic Clean™ solution, the microjet action of the Hornady® Hot Tub™ removes carbon residue and other debris from cartridge cases, gun parts and other metal equipment.

Unlike traditional tumblers, sonic cleaners can clean internal and external surfaces of cartridge cases and primer pockets. One 1.7 quart inner tank comes with the unit and can be used in the main tank for cleaning multiple smaller batches or to use separate solutions at the same time. Additional inner tanks can be purchased separately. Hanging cords have been integrated into the design to allow large objects to take full advantage of the ultrasonic energy. Additionally, the Hot Tub® features integrated drain pans in the lids, a small parts basket, a degas function and 5 temperature settings from 100-140°F.

Hot Tub® main tank dimensions:
(9 Liters / 2.3 Gallons) 25.5" x 7.0" x 4" /

Internal Divider Tank dimensions (sold separately):
6.7" x 4.7" x 3.2" (1.6 Liters / 1.7 Quarts).

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Complete noob to reloading but have ridiculous amounts of fired brass stockpiled.
Would this be a practical tool for the everyday reloader,?
And sorry if this is a stupid question but is it normal for firearms to be cleaned in a tumbler?
Do the micro jests just recirculate a cleaning solution while the firearm is submerged?
 
I have the regular 2L hornady ultrasonic cleaner and I'll weight in.

I like it but there things to be aware of when cleaning brass. In 2L, I clean about 100 308 win brass at a time. The max I can fit in my cleaner is 150 308 win. However you don't want to fill the tank to the max as it reduced cleaning effectiveness. You will need to change the solution at least twice to properly clean a batch of brass. When I say properly, I mean primer pockets completely clean and spotless. I generally spend about 3 Hrs+ cleaning one batch. Again I'm doing this to completely clean out the primer pockets. For detergents, I use dove and citramax for the first solution, then hornady one shot for the final solution. Do not use a vineger solution. Vineger will leach out the zinc in the brass weakening it. The brass is nice and shiny when done. However, It will tarnish while drying. So if you want it to be super shiny, you'll need to throw it in the tumbler for a little bit after it's dried.

If your not trying to clean the primer pockets, or maybe your reloading with a progressive press, you will be able to clean a batch of brass without having to change your cleaning solution.

Considering this monster is 9L, you will be able to clean a lot of brass at one sitting. However you still might want to tumble depending on how shiny you want your brass to be.

Is it worth it? To me it is. I really really REALLY hate cleaning the primer pockets. In the case of an ultrasonic cleaner, it won't mechanical warp the shape of the primer pocket. So I like it. I originally planned not to tumble my brass afterwords, but I just couldn't stand the sight of tarnished brass on my handloads. And even if you don't need to clean the primer pockets, ultrasonic cleaning gets the brass really really clean, inside the case and out. The brass is literally squeaky clean.
 
There is a special solution required by these. If you are using this for firearms, be very liberal with the lubrication and oil covering once you clean them as these things suck every bit of oil out of the metal, so they do require a good slathering in oil afterwards so they don't rust.
 
Gobc said:
I have the regular 2L hornady ultrasonic cleaner and I'll weight in.

I like it but there things to be aware of when cleaning brass. In 2L, I clean about 100 308 win brass at a time. The max I can fit in my cleaner is 150 308 win. However you don't want to fill the tank to the max as it reduced cleaning effectiveness. You will need to change the solution at least twice to properly clean a batch of brass. When I say properly, I mean primer pockets completely clean and spotless. I generally spend about 3 Hrs+ cleaning one batch. Again I'm doing this to completely clean out the primer pockets. For detergents, I use dove and citramax for the first solution, then hornady one shot for the final solution. Do not use a vineger solution. Vineger will leach out the zinc in the brass weakening it. The brass is nice and shiny when done. However, It will tarnish while drying. So if you want it to be super shiny, you'll need to throw it in the tumbler for a little bit after it's dried.

If your not trying to clean the primer pockets, or maybe your reloading with a progressive press, you will be able to clean a batch of brass without having to change your cleaning solution.

Considering this monster is 9L, you will be able to clean a lot of brass at one sitting. However you still might want to tumble depending on how shiny you want your brass to be.

Is it worth it? To me it is. I really really REALLY hate cleaning the primer pockets. In the case of an ultrasonic cleaner, it won't mechanical warp the shape of the primer pocket. So I like it. I originally planned not to tumble my brass afterwords, but I just couldn't stand the sight of tarnished brass on my handloads. And even if you don't need to clean the primer pockets, ultrasonic cleaning gets the brass really really clean, inside the case and out. The brass is literally squeaky clean.
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3 hours?

I just cleaned 150 beautifully clean in 45 minutes. What solution to water ratio are you using.
 
I am debating getting the Lyman Turbo Sonic 2500 or something similar in one of Hornady cleaners, which one would be a better unit? I also do not like dirty brass in my reloads.
 
neal said:
3 hours?

I just cleaned 150 beautifully clean in 45 minutes. What solution to water ratio are you using.
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I'm not sure, but I'm putting a reasonable amount of solution in. Are you getting the priming pockets clean in 45 min? When I say clean, I mean as if the brass was new sort of clean.
 
Gobc said:
I'm not sure, but I'm putting a reasonable amount of solution in. Are you getting the priming pockets clean in 45 min? When I say clean, I mean as if the brass was new sort of clean.
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I only use the Lyman solution and use a stronger dose for larger loads like what is recommended and the brass comes out new brass clean in 45 minutes. Try using just the hornady but a healthier dose than you are now and make sure your water is heated enough and run one 5 minute cycle before putting the brass in to help evenly distribute the solution.
 
Little rich for my blood. I made my own tumbler for cleaning brass from scrounged parts and scrap steel for nothing. If I had to have a US cleaner I would probably get one of these for a lot less money. http://ww w.harborfreight.com/25-liter-ultrasonic-cleaner-95563.html. It has pretty good reviews and from what I hear it works great on small engine parts also.
 
KodiakII said:
Little rich for my blood. I made my own tumbler for cleaning brass from scrounged parts and scrap steel for nothing. If I had to have a US cleaner I would probably get one of these for a lot less money. http://ww w.harborfreight.com/25-liter-ultrasonic-cleaner-95563.html. It has pretty good reviews and from what I hear it works great on small engine parts also.
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Who does that??? first off, those products aren't even close to being the same, and secondly, your on a dealer forum.....

My two cents, I have an US cleaner, works great, have not tried the One shot solution yet but want to. Does a great job cleaning but I still throw my brass in the tumbler with some polish in the media, probably overkill but I like shiny things......a lot
 
Pres 27 said:
Who does that??? first off, those products aren't even close to being the same, and secondly, your on a dealer forum.....

My two cents, I have an US cleaner, works great, have not tried the One shot solution yet but want to. Does a great job cleaning but I still throw my brass in the tumbler with some polish in the media, probably overkill but I like shiny things......a lot
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I guess I do! It's ok to swoon all over them and say how bad you gotta have one or how great they are, but offer some criticism or an alternative and your bad. Secondly I replied under recent posts and didn't know it was a dealer forum.
 
CraigNConnor said:
Complete noob to reloading but have ridiculous amounts of fired brass stockpiled.
Would this be a practical tool for the everyday reloader,?
And sorry if this is a stupid question but is it normal for firearms to be cleaned in a tumbler?
Do the micro jests just recirculate a cleaning solution while the firearm is submerged?
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no because it's a pain in the rear making sure the suckers are dry the simple lazy way to do it is also have an air compressor then throw it in a tumbler after to make it nice and shiny on the outside. You deprime each round before you soak it which means you have to lube them all up then clean them because it cleans the primmer pockets as well depends on how clean you want your brass and how much time you want to put into it. You go through a lot of solution cleaning lots of brass did 200 308 win that took forever and I went through every second batch refilling it because it was to dirty.

You also have to be careful what you throw in there anything aluimin and you got a problem steel not so much but not everything is steel. If you throw 1 copper bullet (it fell in and I didn't notice it) it turns everything a nice copper color. I use a much smaller and allot cheaper ultrasonic cleaner but it depends on what you want it does a really good job at cleaning things and it's not just firearms that it can clean.
 
Forgive me if this is a dumb question, but could you use this to clean all the metal parts of an SKS doused in Cosmoline? I have a SKS that I've been trying to figure out how best to clean and this seems like it would work, just not sure if it would or not? Thanks!
 
dmc_82 said:
Forgive me if this is a dumb question, but could you use this to clean all the metal parts of an SKS doused in Cosmoline? I have a SKS that I've been trying to figure out how best to clean and this seems like it would work, just not sure if it would or not? Thanks!
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Yes and it works well for that just make sure it's nice and warm before you throw it in. Just use soap and water 1 table spoon of dish soap (green or lemon pledge one) Works fine just dry it off after I used an air compressor to blow it out I did take the bolt apart and blew it out as well.
 
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