Marco's cleaning process with new vinyl, using an RCM

[Slippershod]

ok... answering my own question

http://www.vinylengine.com/turntable...ic.php?t=38459

but shows how easy it is to stop with mis-information.

'Alex' in post two says de-minerlised 'fine', but if you go down to 'Guy's he seems to give a fuller explanation of why it isn't ... . Probably (in the sense that the stuff I've bought off amazon may well use additional processes that deal with the dissolved ionic goobers). Sigh.

[Macca]

On the plus side you're not going to run short of screen wash for your car for a while

[Slippershod]

that's true.
I've emailed the company that 'make' the de-mineralised water, and will update with their opinion, if one's forthcoming...

[Slippershod]

Daytona, Struth - thanks for your replies and info - I wasn't seeing them until a 'refresh' just now.

triple-distilled it is I guess (at 5 times the price ... sign [again])

[Simon_LDT]

Just get distilled water, no point in skimping on a few quid. I got 2L worth for about £5-6 from APC Pure.

All this talk about Isopro not being good for LP's is worrying. Although there are just as many saying it's safe so it must just be a myth.

Still waiting on my bloody Pro-Ject RCM...

[Macca]

All this talk about Isopro not being good for LP's is worrying. Although there are just as many saying it's safe so it must just be a myth.

...

Listen to Paul - he has done the tests.

And if he says it's safe to surf this beach - then it's safe to surf this beach!

[struth]

Isopropyl is fine with vinyl..its been used for years..ive used it for years too... As said dont skimp on ingredients as its still cheap in long run. Goes a long way does a 5 litre tub of iso and bulk distilled h2o. If you dont want to experiment or save a bit then Pauls stuff is a good as your gonna find on market

[Slippershod]

Isopropyl is fine with vinyl..its been used for years..ive used it for years too... As said dont skimp on ingredients as its still cheap in long run. Goes a long way does a 5 litre tub of iso and bulk distilled h2o. If you dont want to experiment or save a bit then Pauls stuff is a good as your gonna find on market

I will be picking up some of Paul's stuff.
His brush is too rich for my blood however, and I'll have to see how micro-fibers do / alt. natural brush.

[AudioFreak]

I use triple distilled as it has the broadest capabilities...ive not tried de ionised ..... Sure there will be some with better knowledge around who will guide you.

Here is a guide for what its worth...


Effectiveness of Distillation
Biological contaminants (viruses, bacteria, pyrogens, cysts):......Very Good
Dissolved gases (CO2, chlorine, radon):....................................Poor
Soluble organics (except VOC):............................................. ...Good
Particulates (sand, dust):............................................ .............Very Good
Soluble minerals (salts, hardness, iron, heavy metals):...............Very Good

Effectiveness of De-ionization
Biological contaminants (viruses, bacteria, pyrogens, cysts):.......Poor
Dissolved gases (CO2, chlorine, radon):.....................................Good
Soluble organics (charged ions only):........................................Good
Particulates (sand, dust, colloids):........................................ .....Poor
Soluble minerals (salts, hardness, iron, heavy metals):...............Outstanding

Effectiveness of Reverse-Osmosis Filtration
Biological contaminants (viruses, bacteria, pyrogens, cysts):......Very Good
Dissolved gases (chlorine only):............................................ ....Poor
Soluble organics (charged ions only):........................................Good
Particulates (sand, dust, colloids):........................................ .....Very good
Soluble minerals (salts, hardness, iron, heavy metals):...............Very Good

Effectiveness of Activated-Carbon Filtration
Biological contaminants (viruses, bacteria, pyrogens, cysts):........Poor
Dissolved gases (chlorine):....................................... .................Good
Dissolved organics (herbicides, pesticides, industrial solvents):....Outstanding
Particulates (sand, dust, colloids):........................................ ......Poor
Soluble minerals (salts, hardness, iron, heavy metals):.................Poor

+ 1 for distilled water, I get mine delivered from a lab supplier for less than £15 for 10 litres and have found it excellent.

[Slippershod]

+ 1 for distilled water, I get mine delivered from a lab supplier for less than £15 for 10 litres and have found it excellent.

details on who you buy from please, Gary?
Lots of suppliers / prices on ebay, but unclear as to how well 'distilled' their product is....