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VPI HW-17

I have recently re-entered the analog world, and have been using the VPI HW-17, together with a Discwasher brush and fluid, to clean my albums. This does a good job, but obviously I am not using the maching to its full potential. I am hesitant to fill the reservoir, because somehow I feel the fluid will become moldy and foul, especially in the waste reservoir. Am I being paranoid? Any recommendations on how to keep things clean?
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rushton
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Hurricane,

Leaving cleaning fluid in the primary tank for several weeks
at a time has never been a problem for me. The waste tank
is a different matter. It will be good to drain the waste
tank frequently.

For best cleaning with a VPI HW-17, I would recommend a
switch in your cleaning fluids of choice to either the target=_blank
href=http://www.walkeraudio.com/prelude_record_cleaner.htm>W
alker Audio Prelude Quartet (my favorite) or AIVS
cleaning fluid, and use manual application/scrubbing brushes
rather than relying on the HW-17's built in applicator
brush.

After using my HW-17 for 20 years, I now use the built in
applicator brush only for dispensing distilled water as a
first "dust removal" step with dusty used records. For true
cleaning, I rely on Walker Audio hand held brushes and
cleaning fluids. These give me the best results I've ever
been able to get.

Good luck to you,
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