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Audiodesk pro with only water

I posted this but only received one response so reposting here (vinyl) in hopes of getting some more feedback.

Has anyone tried using their machine with just distilled water? The reason for asking is I don't have the cleaning fluid on hand & would like to listed to some new records I just got & don't want to wait .. If the other ultrasonic machines just use water then im assuming this should do a decent job cleaning as well  (until I order new cleaning solution)  
p.s. I never play new records without cleaning them first.
thanks
honda

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honda OP
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Thanks guys,I'm not sure im ready to add windex or soap into my AD just yet..I actually tried cleaning about 25 NEW records with just distilled water and was satisfied with the results although i did not A/B it with the AD solution.I dont think i would clean used or dirty records with just water but for brand new or already cleaned on my VPI, I dont see a downside especially if i dont have to spend 20-$25 on the AD solution (which i think is ridiculous)..I emptied the tank after about 20-25 records.($1.50)
honda OP
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Thank you for the input guys.
 Tom I think I agree, I will be using just water on my new or already cleaned records on my VPI & use the solution when im ready to clean a bunch of used records. 
At $1.25 for distilled water , I can change it every 20-25 records. 
I am tempted to add a couple of drops of Photoflo  to the water but not sure if that will void the warranty or damage anything. I am not sure what they put in it.
 Bailyhill -at $25 a pop for the cleaning solution , if im only able to clean 40-50 records in 30 days then I have to empty the cleaner according to AD so it does get rather pricy.
 
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