Francois Smith Posted January 26, 2020 Posted January 26, 2020 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?
Mojoman Posted January 26, 2020 Posted January 26, 2020 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...
Ashchest Posted January 26, 2020 Posted January 26, 2020 I use engin degreaser followed by hot water and dishwashing liquid and then a rinse. I use Smoove lube.
Zatopek Posted January 26, 2020 Posted January 26, 2020 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.
slickjay007 Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 Won't boiling water damage the o-rings in the chain?
obree Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 Won't boiling water damage the o-rings in the chain?No O rings in bicycle chains, only motorbikes
Long Wheel Base Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 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.
Jase619 Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 Won't boiling water damage the o-rings in the chain? The What?
Butterbean Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 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.
MrJacques Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 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.
slickjay007 Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 https://www.takealot.com/sanitas-ultrasonic-cleaner-sur-42/PLID46875583/reviews/1
Zatopek Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 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
MrJacques Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 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... ?
Thermophage Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 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
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