New Ultrasonic Cleaner, 3.5 Litre, 240 Volts, 150 Watts

About This Ultrasonic Cleaner ...

Liquid Glass Oz Model LGO 150W-35H Features

240 Volts A/C (50Hz - you are NOT buying a model made for an overseas power supply which can damage sensitive electrical equipment and shorten its working life eg 220 Volts, such as is used in China or Hong Kong)

150 Watts of pure, environmentally friendly, ultrasonic cleaning power - this is no toy - it is a serious cleaning machine

Digital Display and Touch Pad Controls - user friendly interface; a breeze to understand 

Timer - Zero to 60 minute timer - compare this to others that give you only seconds.  Those other models don't cut the mustard when it comes to really big cleaning jobs.

Heated Tank - Heat water up to 80 degrees C, with tank volume of a full 3.5 litres. 

Tank Dimensions (30.0L x 15.3W x 10.0H) cm

Outer Dimensions (32.5L x 17.5W x 24.0H) cm

Carry Handles - convenient to move your machine from place to place and to make emptying the used solution much easier

Accessories and Inclusions

• FREE stainless steel tank cover and cleaning basket. 
• All ultrasonic cleaners are supplied with a valid tax invoice, so you can claim back your GST if you are registerd with the ATO.
• Basic user guide - unlike a lot of manuals for applicances you get these days, it is in plain English.  We wrote it specifically for our range of cleaners.  Anyone with a reasonable command of English will be able to understand it so that they can get the most from their new cleaner. We have included all our contact information, so that any questions that might arise can be answered promptly.

Local Warranty, Supply and Support 

• Our products are despatched direct from NSW, not drop shipped from Hong Kong or China. This means that there are no customs or overseas shipping delays, so you will normally get your purchase within days of payment.
• Local support - we are real people who are right here in Australia and we speak coherent English (albeit with an Aussie accent).  If you have any questions whatsoever send us an email, Ebay message or give us a call.  We will be happy to assist in any way we can. If you ring our mobile though, please understand that get heaps of Indian call centres annoying us daily, so we do NOT normally answer calls from 'private' numbers (if your ID is blocked we will not pick up) and we prefer not to get calls way after normal business hours.
• Local warranty for 6 months - return to base in NSW, just keep your tax invoice.  This is double what some Ebay sellers offer - but even if it was the same, did you really want to post the machine overseas for your warranty anyway?  And, if you did, what will overseas freight cost and can you rely on your purchase to be returned safely?

Top Quality Construction and Componentry

All Liquid Glass Oz ultrasonic cleaners feature superior quality components - you'll get no shoddy plastic cases and dubious engineering here.  Sturdy and long lasting stainless steel construction is what we asked for and that's exactly what we got.   Units were designed specifically for Australian commercial operations, in particular for the exacting demands of the Australian jewellery industry. 

Naturally, they will gently remove the most difficult to clean surfaces from other types of products as well.  Ultrasonic cleaners are used for a wide variety of applications, from automotive parts, to industrial level cleaning (like printer cartridges) and electronic components, such as printed circuit boards.  They are especially useful when gunk has built up in difficult to access spots where it cannot be removed manually (such as in nozzles, injectors, watch components, tattooists' equipment and shooting materials like cartridge cases and firearms), or where the item to be cleaned is delicate and brushing could damage it.  Most items can be cleaned safely using the ultrasonic cleaning process, but you should always check with the manufacturer or retailer of the product to be cleaned if in any doubt. Hint: We recommend against placing mobile phones and other electrical devices in the cleaner - if common sense says that an item ought not be immersed in water then the same applies to the ultrasonic cleaner.  Yes - people have asked this question!

User Friendly

The digital display and touch pad controls for power, timer count down and water heater are among the most popular designs for modern electrical equipment.

Ease of Operation

Ease of Operation was a basic design concept we insisted on from the start.  Most people want machines that work well and are easy to use.  It's no good having great technology if you need a uni degree to use it. All our models do a great job, but they were also designed with simplicity in mind.  That doesn't mean we've shortchanged functionality - just that when you need those additional controls and functions there will be another model for you.  Check out our other models if this describes your need.

The basic instructions are very simple: fill tank to at least 2/3rds with water, insert basket with object to be cleaned, turn on power supply and turn unit on and set timer for desired duration.  For more aggressive cleaning action hot water can be added or the cleaner's own heater used.  A few drops of household detergent will also help - just rinse off in fresh water after cleaning (see below for important warning about jewellery with loose stones).  Most cleaning jobs do not require more than hot water, detergent and the trusty ultrasonic cleaner.  Please contact us if you have a specific cleaning job that you need advice on.

NB. If cleaning jewellery with precious stones please be careful.  We have cleaned settings in ultrasonic cleaners thousands of times over the past 25 years, and every now and then the cleaner will dislodge dirt that had been the only thing holding a stone into its clasp.  This is not the cleaner's fault - it has just done its job, by removing the contamination.  The setting was probably been damaged with normal use and loosened its grip on the stone, so that gentle cleaning was all it took for stone and setting to part company. Remember that it is much better to find a diamond in the bottom of the tank than to lose the stone from its setting on the street.  This may never happen to you.  But if it does, the solution is to examine any jewellery cleaned in the tank so you can find the precious stone before the tank water is discarded.  You can then take stone and setting to your friendly jeweller to be reset. 

IMPORTANT After using machine, switch off and disconnect power to unit - heater remains active if power is connected, even if cleaner is not being used.  This may drop water level in tank and cause heater element to burn out.  This is NOT covered by manufacturer's warranty.

Tested and Certified

Each and every unit has been tested in the factory and in our local facility prior to customer delivery.  Our products comply with the strict requirements covering commercial electrical equipment sold in Australia and they are all designed for our 240 Volt AC power supply.  Each unit proudly displays our C Tick and N numbers, as well as the more common CE and RoHS compliance stickers.

SOME WORDS OF WARNING

Electrical Safety

Just because an item is labelled CE does NOT necessarily mean it meets applicable Australian regulations for electrical safety. It may not even be legal to be sold here.  Always check that electrical products have a Tick or C Tick.  If you look at common household items like toasters and kettles you will normally find an example.  Another area of concern are appliance power leads and plugs.  Some items from China generally look like the Australian design, and even though they may still work, they often do not have the black insulation covering the plug side on the top two pins.  This has been a legal safety requirement for some years and a product would NOT conform to Australian requirements without it.   NB Many images of China/Hong Kong sourced products will deliberately avoid including clear images of the plugs and leads to be supplied, nor will they show clear images that indicate the presence of the required Tick or C Tick label on the rear or underside of the product. 

If you are considering bidding on an electrical item which is shipped from outside Australia we strongly recommend checking that it meets local requirements before you bid.  If you ask a seller whether the item has a Tick or C Tick and he refuses to answer, or says 'don't worry it is safe', you can bet it is illegal to sell in Australia.  Contact your local state Department of Fair Trading or licensed electrical tradesman for more information.

Overseas Supply Advice

If you buy an item direct from China, Hong Kong or anywhere else outside Australia, you should be aware that, in effect, you are actually importing it.  Importers of products into Australia have onerous responsibilities under the law, and for good reason.  They assume responsibility for ensuring that products are safe and that they conform to other requirements which apply to items sold in Australia.  It is risky to accept these responsibilities without undertaking the research to guarantee that one's actions are entirely legal.

Importers may also be liable for import duties and applicable GST, on top of the purchase price when the item arrives.  Some suppliers offer to label the product as a 'gift', in order to avoid duty.  Others advise that customs may levy duty on arrival of the item in Australia, and warn that this will be your expense.  Some also imply that GST has already been included in the purchase price - if they do not state that they have an ABN that is an unlikely claim and you can be pretty confident that 1/11 of the purchase price is NOT making its way to the ATO to help support the economy, provide assistance to bushfire affected victims in Victoria, or anything else in this country.  Without a valid Tax Invoice such a claim will almost certainly be false.

Most people would realise that marking a product as a gift to avoid import duty is illegal and it's a risky business to knowingly be involved.  Plus, you'd have to think that staff from the Australian customs service would be sufficiently switched on to be aware of the practice, and to take action when they spot it.  If you buy from an overseas Ebay member you should realise that the final Ebay price is not necessarily going to be the price you pay.  Once the item arrives in Australia, you may have to pay both GST and duty on its importation.  If it is found by the regulators to be non compliant you may inadvertantly find yourself in breach of Australian law and subject to fines as well.  Not a nice prospect.  If the product fails and you wish to use the warranty (if it has one), you will have to pay to send the item overseas and await its return.  If it is marked as 'gift' and customs determine that it is not, there may be GST and duty to pay once again. 

About Liquid Glass Oz - Jewellery Products

Liquid Glass Oz Pty Ltd was established by Aussie brothers Phil and Col Rodrick.  Phil Rodrick had been interested in jewellery making and lapidary since his school days in the 1970s.  He completed his jeweller/diamond setter trades course and qualified as a diamond setter in 1984. He then worked for some of the most highly regarded manufacturing jewellers in Sydney, before striking out on his own.  Now, with a wealth of experience in the industry, Phil knows a good jewellery product when he sees one. 

But Phil's also cautious.  Once he found the products he was looking for, he worked with engineers and designers to get the ideal mix of functions and image he was aiming for.  Only after a painstaking process - comprehensively checking the manufacturing processes, quality control, facilities and tackling Australian compliance issues - did he decide to launch the brand.  So now it's up to you to reap the rewards.

In case you are wondering - you will receive a Tax Invoice for your purchase and if you are registered for GST you will be able to claim it back.  Our ABN is 52 126 376 636 and you can easily check our details on the ASIC web site.

Testimonials

Don't take our word for it - read what others have to say.  We are Ebay Powersellers and there's plenty of feedback to read. Well known local Ballina NSW jeweller, Steve Brice, has been using Phil's ultrasonic cleaners and other products for ages.  You can even call Steve and talk about his experiences if you want to - he says he won't mind.

Hundreds of your fellow Ebayers and others have bought our range of ultrasonic cleaners and they are being used for cleaning of jewellery, automotive and mechanical spares, scuba equipment, fishing reels, tattoo equipment, collectible coins and relics and firearms and cartridges, all around Australia.  We think that you will be impressed at the feedback we have received.  Check it out for yourself.

I've found the Liquid Glass Oz range of ultrasonic cleaners a really capable performer which gave me great results for all my jewellery cleaning needs.  Congratulations, Phil, on some excellent design work and for your products that are here to last.  I can't wait for your scales to become available. I just loved the samples.  Steve Brice, Jeweller, Ballina NSW  mobile 0412 865 223