Improved Disco-Antistat Record Washer - Generation II plus (+)
for improved value and performance vs. the Spin-Clean™, Studebaker™ & Vinyl Style™ Record Washer systems. New for 2023 our + version has several improvements listed below. t-tn.com still includes wetting agent designed *only* for our DIY formula. <OR> you can choose to try the all new genuine Knosti Ultraclean concentrate. Made in Germany!
Our kit consists of:
Wash basin with replaceable goat hair brushes to gently and effectively reach down deep.
!!! New !!! (Gen II) Label seal cup with rubber O-ring seal built in.
!!! New !!! (Gen II) Hand crank for LPs(12 inch), singles (7 inch) and 78RPM (10 inch).
!!! New !!! (Gen II) The brushes CAN now be swapped out. But since they are natural goat hair it is unlikely to be needed.
!!!New !!! (Gen II) Free wetting agent - The rarest part of the make your own formula. (see below)
Same great performing funnel with which the liquid can be funneled into a 2nd storage bottle for re-use at customers' discretion.
Same great performing drying rack with drip tray for 15 records. Stores cleverly under main tank housing when not in use.
!!!New !!! + Includes basin feet for stability/surface protection.
!!! New !!! + Includes alcohol free Ultraclean concentrate makes up to 5 liters of ready to use cleaner.
!!! New !!! + Includes 1 liter empty mixing bottle. Use distilled water.
SHIPPING: Int'l orders outside the USA, you must select "US Priority Mail Int'l MEDIUM BOX" during checkout. From Us:
Again, knosti concentrate now included but we still include all you need for a DIY formula. Why pay $30 for a quart of extra cleaner from the "yellow" crew? Here is a typical ingredient list you can mix for a proven effective formula. See write-up below for links to more solutions.
2 quarts distilled (not demineralized) water from grocery/drug/automotive store. (Supplied by end-user)
[OPTIONAL] 0.25 to 0.5 quarts isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol(Supplied by end-user)
30 drops of liquid detergent such as Ivory dish soap etc. (Supplied by end-user)
A few drops of wetting agent (included FREE in this kit courtesy turntableneedles.com)
If you are not sure that a commonly sold hand brush will do the job and don't want to jump up to a $500 or $2000 vacuum cleaning machine then this solution deserves strong consideration. The Disco-Antistat Record Washing System is made in Germany. We love providing innovative solutions so let's not risk an alcohol spill at the post office and at the same time save you $20-$65 [at press time] compared to the yellow Record Washer product by mixing your own solution. Only 4oz or 36oz of solution are included with the other guys. Then another $9.99 for each additional 8oz. OR you can mix your own solution by reading this >>>> Record Cleaning Devices and Fluids <<<< article. With a trip to your local hardware store you can mix your own expert-sourced solution for far less.
Please Note:
78rpm (non-vinyl) shellac or lacquer records require alcohol-free cleaning fluid.
For shellac or lacquer records, alcohol = instant death.
78s can be cleaned with a few drops ofplain (no additives) Ivory or Ajax dish liquid with distilled water.
Rotate the records both clock and counter-clockwise. This prevents the hairs from potentially becoming matted down. (we have not observed this occur in our limited use.) Some have observed the foam in the felt pad of the other guys will collapse or compress.
Unlike the other guys, the bottom of the basin is free of nooks n crannies to provide trouble-free cleanup.
The factory set gap between the brushes is proper for normal record thickness. It will be more difficult to rotate a 180 gram record.
Unlike the other guys, this kit does not have drying cloths because alcohol based solutions with a drying rack can air dry. This avoids possibly re-introducing cloth particulates back on the record.
Kit is probably not dishwasher safe!
For a more detailed write-up on the subject of cleaning records we found >>>THIS PAGE<<< to be very good.
Pro tips:
Use the Disco-Antistat Generation II kit in a very well ventilated area.
Use coffee filters in the provided funnel if you choose to re-use your solution.
Make your own cleaning solution per above link. (Label and store it carefully/wisely/cautiously.)
Use only distilled or reverse osmosis water in your solution and for rinsing off the kit when done. Not "demineralized" water.
If you got this far, watch the video above before purchase.