Ultrasonic Cleaning Flame Arrestor Element - Safe?

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  • ghoward
    Member
    • Aug 2022
    • 4

    Ultrasonic Cleaning Flame Arrestor Element - Safe?

    The flame arrestor element has some pretty stubborn gunk left over after carb cleaner spray and soaking in Mineral Spirits. I don’t think you’re supposed to try to scrub between the fragile fins, but I’ve been wondering about putting it through a cycle in my ultrasonic cleaner. I’m worried the vibration might damage the element.

    Anyone tried this successfully or otherwise? If not, any speculative advice? Am I being too much of a neat freak? The thing is mostly clear of debris but I was wanting that like new state.
  • Al Schober
    Afourian MVP
    • Jul 2009
    • 2006

    #2
    Can't see how it would hurt. The thing is all metal!
    I would avoid compressed air or a pressure washer - those fins are relatively delicate.

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