sconehead 5 Posted November 15, 2009 I just downloaded the data sheet for L+R no.222 non-ammoniated ultrasonic cleaner used for cleaning watch movements...it ain't cheap. Here's the ingredients, 60-70% stoddart solution.....(white spirit) 15-20% solvent naphtha.....(panel wipe/cooker fuel) 5-10% oleic acid.....(murphys soap) 1-5% monoethanolamine.....(grout/tile cleaner) 1-5% 2 propoxyethanol.....(paint remover) 1-5% n-propanol.....(PCB cleaner/alcohol/isopropanol) So, looking at the composition, would it be fair to say 70% white spirit, 20% panel wipe and 10% murphys soap would have the desired effect at a fraction of the price? I was thinking of using this to clean my movements, then rinsing in isopropanol, sound like a plan? or What do you all think, discuss... Any substitute for Murphys/oleic acid here in the U.K. as it's only available in North America? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mad dawg 0 Posted November 15, 2009 Go for it, if you post the results then we can safely say if isn't lethal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onzenuub 307 Posted November 15, 2009 From reading the title and who wrote it I hesitated to open the thread. I was wrong. Nice thread Sconey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted November 15, 2009 From reading the title and who wrote it I hesitated to open the thread. I was wrong. Nice thread Sconey. With my reputation? I expected the 'KABOOM' cat off you actually... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted November 15, 2009 Go for it, if you post the results then we can safely say if isn't lethal I feel like a guinea pig now...mmmmm, roasted... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onzenuub 307 Posted November 15, 2009 From reading the title and who wrote it I hesitated to open the thread. I was wrong. Nice thread Sconey. With my reputation? I expected the 'KABOOM' cat off you actually... It's sunday, day of Allah, no KABOOMs today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted November 15, 2009 From reading the title and who wrote it I hesitated to open the thread. I was wrong. Nice thread Sconey. With my reputation? I expected the 'KABOOM' cat off you actually... It's sunday, day of Allah, no KABOOMs today. I didn't know you were Moslem... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onzenuub 307 Posted November 15, 2009 From reading the title and who wrote it I hesitated to open the thread. I was wrong. Nice thread Sconey. With my reputation? I expected the 'KABOOM' cat off you actually... It's sunday, day of Allah, no KABOOMs today. I didn't know you were Moslem... I am a catholic, jewish, greek orthodox, hara krishna, buddhist moslem who is allergic for any religion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted November 29, 2009 Well the ingredients have all arrived. Will do some experimenting tomorrow... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeyB 0 Posted November 29, 2009 'Feeling lucky, punk?' sconey, the way you've been going, yes, push that envelope! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted November 29, 2009 Do you think it'll be drinkable as well? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeyB 0 Posted November 30, 2009 Sounds like vodka to me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Novesh 0 Posted November 30, 2009 I'd bet drinking some soap, cleaner and paint remover wouldn't be the best idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted November 30, 2009 Do you think it'll be drinkable as well? Yes it is. Be sure to leave the giveaway watch to me in your will. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtt.tr 0 Posted December 2, 2009 Would ethanol work?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted December 2, 2009 Would ethanol work?? how about vodka? :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtt.tr 0 Posted December 2, 2009 Would ethanol work?? how about vodka? :P i only think f ethanol as it is totally pure but i rekon vodka would work Or how about meths? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted December 2, 2009 Would ethanol work?? how about vodka? :P whatever it takes to get me the giveaway watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted December 2, 2009 Would ethanol work?? how about vodka? whatever it takes to get me the giveaway watch. :paddy_beer: You will get noooooooooooooothing DB... :paddy_gold: Have you posted anything of quality yet...:P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted December 3, 2009 Would ethanol work?? how about vodka? whatever it takes to get me the giveaway watch. :paddy_beer: You will get noooooooooooooothing DB... :irish_dance: Have you posted anything of quality yet... yes quality pics in section 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted December 3, 2009 Would ethanol work?? how about vodka? whatever it takes to get me the giveaway watch. :paddy_beer: You will get noooooooooooooothing DB... :irish_dance: :paddy_beer: Have you posted anything of quality yet... yes quality pics in section 8 That's oke then... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted December 3, 2009 Would ethanol work?? how about vodka? whatever it takes to get me the giveaway watch. :paddy_beer: You will get noooooooooooooothing DB... :paddy_beer: :paddy_beer: Have you posted anything of quality yet... yes quality pics in section 8 That's oke then... I thought you might agree Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted December 28, 2009 UPDATE First brew is ready for testing, the ratios are, 1. 60% stoddart solution (white spirit) 2. 20% light naphtha (camping cooker fuel) 3. 10% oleic acid (extra virgin olive oil) 4. 5% iso propyl alcohol 5. 5% acetone Here in the UK I couldn't get pure oleic acid or naphtha so I found stuff that was similar/same but readily available. The ingredients I was unable to accquire may be less restricted in different countries though. I'll test it out tomorrow on my 917 movement to see how good/bad it is...watch this space... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllergyDoc 40 Posted December 28, 2009 That looks like the stuff that guy tried to blow up the plane with the other day. Sconey's in al Qaeda? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites