[orthobiz]

Thanks for the update, Davey. I usually have a record playing while the "on deck' record is soaking. But you're right, it's a time-consuming process.

Paul

[etcarroll]

Pumpkinman brought his steamer to my place last night, we went through a couple of albums I had run through the VPI 16.5, but still had pops.

My Beethoven 9th had at least a dozen pops in first 2 minutes, steamed it, now has one.

Steamed some others with surface noise, it's now 98% gone.

I'm sold on steaming.

What kind of steamers do folks swear by?

[S Clark]

I just picked up a Wagner wall paper steamer, but really haven't played with it much.  About $30 on ebay.  I need to find a good brush to use.  Any recommendations?

[DaveyW]

I'm sold on steaming.

What kind of steamers do folks swear by?

Hi Gene,
Glad to hear that steaming has worked out for you too.
Re. Steamers - I am still very happy with the one I bought, has done at least 200 LP's now without a hitch.

This looks like the exact same unit I use for $25.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000OP3ABM/ref=mp_s_a_12?qid=1310279669&sr=8-12

The right angle adapter that allows a cone of steam to be fired vertically downwards is a key feature.

Cheers,
Dave

[DaveyW]

I just picked up a Wagner wall paper steamer, but really haven't played with it much.  About $30 on ebay.  I need to find a good brush to use.  Any recommendations?

I know there are many different individual preferences for RCM brushes.
I did trial a few including Discwasher amongst others.
Where I got to on this is outlined in page 12 of my little guide HERE

[vinyl_guy]

I just picked up a Wagner wall paper steamer, but really haven't played with it much.  About $30 on ebay.  I need to find a good brush to use.  Any recommendations?

I've tried the Mofi and Disc Doctor microfiber brushes as well as the Audio Intelligent brushes http://shop.audiointelligent.com/product.sc?productId=19&categoryId=2 I settled on the AI brushes. They are excellent for use with steaming (although a little on the expensive side).

[etcarroll]

Dave - nice guide, I'm printing it out.

Laura - at $30 that's not bad, Bill has me sold on the VPI brush at $40. I've been using the Nitty Gritty Nylon Bristle Brush, which is good for slightly to moderatly dirty records, but not stiff enough for the 'bad characters'.

[DaveyW]

Dave - nice guide, I'm printing it out.

Thanks Gene,

In addition to the PDF guide, there's also some Videos HERE

Good Luck with your onward streaming exploits

Cheers
Dave

[etcarroll]

UPS brought my steamer, now to put it to work with the vinyl behind it.

[DaveyW]

  Looking forward to hearing how you get on

[pumpkinman]

Hurry Up Gene