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Watson's Record Cleaning Machine
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Watson's Record Cleaning Machine

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£495.00    
£412.50 Exc. VAT |  |

Watson's Record Cleaning Machine

  • This machine is a 230V with standard UK plug.

Please note . There is no record cleaning fluid included.

A Record Cleaning Machine doesn't do all the cleaning automatically for you but it certainly makes record cleaning easy.

The Watson's Record Cleaning Machine does just that, makes it easy, without making it expensive! Once you use it, you'll wish you'd had it earlier; this machine is a real godsend!

The Watson's Record Cleaning Machine gives you a stable platform to attach your disc so that it's easy to apply the Record Cleaning Fluid.  You can clean by using the supplied brush, the Watson's won't slow down or make your record slip on the platter when you apply more pressure. It dries the record by suction and the vacuum motor is strong enough to do its job in just two rotations.

The Watson's record Cleaning Machine is solidly built. The full aluminium body forms a strong base for all its components. The platter is stable and smaller than the record. This smaller size keeps the platter dry if you mistakenly apply too much fluid to the disc. The heavy-duty bearing means that the platter rotates without friction and without play when pressure is applied.

The supplied record clamp attaches to the threaded spindle. It holds the disc firmly in place preventing it from slipping. It turns counter-clockwise onto the spindle so it will fasten itself more firmly when force is applied on the brush or the record. Very importantly, it also protects the record label from moisture. 

The vacuum arm supplied with the Watson's is designed for 12-inch vinyl. Additional arms for 7-inch and 10-inch records are available. The felt strips on the vacuum arm prevent rough contact between the arm and the record. The strips are replaceable. The vacuum strength can be controlled with the vacuum control knob.

Using the Watson's is as simple as it can be. First, put the record on the platter and screw the clamp on the spindle. Then start rotating the platter by flipping the upper switch. Now apply the cleaning fluid and spread it evenly over the surface with the brush, without applying pressure. When the fluid covers the  disc evenly, apply pressure with the brush and let the record spin a few rotations. The brush and fluid together will do the cleaning. As soon as you think the brushing is sufficient, flip the lower switch to turn on the vacuum. Within two rotations the vacuum will remove all dirt and debris from the record's surface. Once the record is dry, switch off the vacuum first, the vacuum arm will then raise automatically. Next, switch off the platter rotation, take your record off and enjoy the sound.

The benefits of the Watson's Record Cleaning Machine are:

  • Well built with a solid aluminium chassis
  • Forms a stable platform for holding the disc while cleaning
  • Has no play in the platter, rotates smoothly
  • Platter will not get wet because of its smaller size
  • Clamp holds the disc and prevents the record label from getting wet (and ruined)
  • Can withstand pressure from the brush without slowing down
  • Removes fluid and debris with a strong vacuum
  • Vacuum arm lifts up when vacuum is switched off
  • The felt strips on the vacuum arm are replaceable
  • Has a container for used fluid
  • A very strong point is - if necessary- we have parts available should something fail. However, we don't expect that you'll encounter any problems. A Watson's Record Cleaning Machine is meant to last for a long time; it's well designed and well built.

Available extras include:

  • 7-inch vacuum arm
  • 10-inch vacuum arm
  • Spare cleaning brush
  • Spare felt strips for the vacuum arm

Included in delivery:

  • Record Cleaning Machine
  • Power cord
  • Record Clamp
  • Brush
  • 12-inch vacuum arm with felt strips

This machine is available as a 230V with UK plug.

The dimensions in mm are:  305(w) x 185(d) x 300(h), plus the platter extends 23mm on three sides.

Shipping dimensions in mm: 430 x 400 x 330, shipping weight 9 kg

Average Rating (2 Reviews):  
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Does the job
19 February 2023  | 

Okay, first I need to advise I got an "open box" item for about £420 before we compare. For that price, it came with no fluid and a cable with two pins. Fluid not a problem, I have a bucket of Pure 2 which has served me over the years. The power cable didn't work, subsequently found it had blown two adaptors. Fortunately, I had a spare power cable from a recent turntable purchase which worked fine. So maybe you should check your cable if purchasing this?
I had a manual type cleaner for over 25 years until the spindle pin snapped off recently. Weighing up the pros and cons it was worth looking at a replacement. I didn't want to go over the top but fancied an upgrade. Swabbed around the net and this machine dropped on the horizon. Quick look on YouTube to see how it operates confirmed pretty much everything I needed to know. Much quicker than the manual to be honest.
Basically, clamp vinyl onto platter, switch on rotation, apply fluid, brush in, vacuum off...simples
It weighs a bloody tonne as I found out when mistakenly catching my foot on it. My middle toe was as black as the casing for a week but OK now. Very compact, fits in the bottom corner of my wardrobe perfectly. Apart from the cable issue and the handle falling off the application brush (less than 50 applications) I can't fault this machine.

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Cracking little machine
10 January 2023  | 

First off it's small and fits in my Ikea Kallax no probs.
Takes a bit of getting used to, but would recommend buying some gooseneck bottles for the liquid as it's easier to apply.
Cleaning is great, yes the vacuum is noisy but is also one of the few machines where it can be adjusted. I find about 60% right.
The joy, never having to worry about bubbled labels ever again and the cleaning.
I do still dry on a rack but literally for 5 minutes so it's way quicker than manual wet cleaning and drip dry.
Cleaned a copy Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac 1968 that had been cleaned in a Knosti Disco Antistat MK2 and rinsed in another and the Watson's reduced the crackle a further 50% estimate - FYI I rate the Knosti way higher than any of the spinclean types.
I am now converted to vacuum machines.
There is one foible - occasionally when the vacuum stops the vacuum nozzle jumps out - a) not near the record and b) I actually find this quite amusing. v rarely you have to tap it to lift it up.

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