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Re:Silica Gel Took over the World by Retr0id on Wednesday April 02, 2025 @04:34AM (#43554705)
Do ultrasonic cleaners get hot?
Re:Silica Gel Took over the World by adlpz on Wednesday April 02, 2025 @05:58AM (#43555143)
I've run isopropyl alcohol in an ultrasonic cleaner.

It did get significantly hot after a while. And smelly, so it was surely aerosoling (is that a word?) somewhat.

I did it outdoors and away from anything that could catch fire because it felt rightly sketchy.

Re:Silica Gel Took over the World by numpad0 on Wednesday April 02, 2025 @06:41AM (#43555368)
It's basically an industrial ultrasonic humidifier attached to the bottom of a buffet tray. And it does get warm.
Re:Silica Gel Took over the World by actionfromafar on Wednesday April 02, 2025 @04:37AM (#43554723)
Typically not (though some have heaters you can apply) but they atomize the fluid pretty well. The tiniest spark (static electricity) and some bad luck and you have the lid shooting into the roof and then a fire. As with everything, if you know what you are doing, go ahead.
Re:Silica Gel Took over the World by bradyd on Wednesday April 02, 2025 @01:07PM (#43558871)
A lot of ultrasonic cleaners have a heating element.