GEM Dandy Hydraulic Record Cleaning System - Purchased new in April of 2018 for $169.00. In excellent condition.Cleaners that touch the LP with the force provided by a vacuum can cause damage by flattening the lands, the delicate area that separates the grooves, distorting the information contained in the grooves. The inrush of air developed by a vacuum cleaner can dry an amount of the cleaning agent before it is removed leaving a residue behind. The inrush also dries the liquid along with dirt on the pickup tube and can have the effect of sandpaper. Some cleaners reuse the cleaning fluid. The GEM Dandy touches the LP with clean water only - not contaminated water from a dip tank. The LP is mounted on a rotating mandrel with protective label covers that repel the water. The Super Solution agent is applied to the LP surface to loosen the contaminants. A jet of water from an orifice is applied to the grooves at an angle that flushes away the debris. This system rivals an ultrasonic cleaner costing many thousands of dollars. System is supplied with Mandrel Stand- jet Hose and couplers- 1/2 bottle of Super Solution - Please note there is no GroOove Lube supplied with the cleaning system. It can be purchased at www.hifigem.com. Asking price $110 - PayPal or Cash only. Includes FREE shipping within CONUS. Review by Dr. Richard Varey TNT-Audio
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