Francois Smith Posted January 26, 2020 Share Since I only use wax based lubricants for my MTB chain, I was wondering if immersing the chain in boiling water will assist in cleaning it? The melting point of wax is below the boiling point of water, therefore the lube should "melt" and lift from the chain together with the gunk stuck in it? Dont think boiling water should in any way be a problem for a steel chain? Any-one else who have tried this or can tell me why it cannot work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoman Posted January 26, 2020 Share Since I only use wax based lubricants for my MTB chain, I was wondering if immersing the chain in boiling water will assist in cleaning it? The melting point of wax is below the boiling point of water, therefore the lube should "melt" and lift from the chain together with the gunk stuck in it? Dont think boiling water should in any way be a problem for a steel chain? Any-one else who have tried this or can tell me why it cannot work?I used to use hot water and a splash of sunlight liquid, chuck the chain in an old marg tub or something with a lid (don't use boiling water here!).shake it around..clean it up..rinse it off..let it dry...wipe it down...lube it up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashchest Posted January 26, 2020 Share I use engin degreaser followed by hot water and dishwashing liquid and then a rinse. I use Smoove lube. Edited January 26, 2020 by Ashchest DirkGVP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatopek Posted January 26, 2020 Share Since I only use wax based lubricants for my MTB chain, I was wondering if immersing the chain in boiling water will assist in cleaning it? The melting point of wax is below the boiling point of water, therefore the lube should "melt" and lift from the chain together with the gunk stuck in it? Dont think boiling water should in any way be a problem for a steel chain? Any-one else who have tried this or can tell me why it cannot work?Yes it assist - I dump my dismantled cluster sprockets in hot water + degreaser and then wipe it clean with kitchen paper towel much easier. Ditto with the chain - easier to wipe the outside clean while hot. Bonus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave303e Posted January 27, 2020 Share ultrasonic cleaner- thank me later... MDJ, Long Wheel Base, Frosty and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickjay007 Posted January 27, 2020 Share Won't boiling water damage the o-rings in the chain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obree Posted January 27, 2020 Share Won't boiling water damage the o-rings in the chain?No O rings in bicycle chains, only motorbikes MDJ and slickjay007 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Wheel Base Posted January 27, 2020 Share ultrasonic cleaner- thank me later...+1 on the ultrasonic.30 Min in the ultrasonic with degreaser and that chain is spotless. My Dad has one designed for jewelry but a chain fits in the basket just right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase619 Posted January 27, 2020 Share Won't boiling water damage the o-rings in the chain? The What? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickjay007 Posted January 27, 2020 Share The What? Sorry blue Monday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterbean Posted January 27, 2020 Share Ya we got a little ultrasonic cleaner off takealot, I think it was like 1500? Even with wax based lubes the chain comes out cleaner than I've ever got it... And literally no messing or scrubbing. Best thing ever. DirkGVP and Long Wheel Base 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJacques Posted January 27, 2020 Share ultrasonic cleaner- thank me later... Sounds like a good idea. I've wanted one for cleaning some antique razors, but if it can serve another purpose then it might justify the purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickjay007 Posted January 27, 2020 Share https://www.takealot.com/sanitas-ultrasonic-cleaner-sur-42/PLID46875583/reviews/1 Long Wheel Base 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatopek Posted January 27, 2020 Share ultrasonic cleaner- thank me later...I have one - and it work even better when starting with hot water. (* I use wax based lube) One thing - it take long - Mine is small/not industrial product Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJacques Posted January 27, 2020 Share https://www.takealot.com/coil-master-ultra-sonic-cleaner-cm-800/PLID55394379 The dimensions looks like it may be a bit small for a chain... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermophage Posted January 27, 2020 Share https://www.takealot.com/sanitas-ultrasonic-cleaner-sur-42/PLID46875583/reviews/1Does this fit most of your cassette cogs in it as well? Struggling to find basket dimensions on all of them. Or I am blind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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