I received the item today and tried it out. Does the machine supposed to make any sound? I followed the directions but my jewelry didn't clean.
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Yes machine makes a low humming noise due to a little shaking inside the machine to clean the jewelry in the basket.
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Hi Amy!!I bought this wonderful machine in November 2012 & in the last few months, just bought another!!I love it!! My jewelry has NEVER been sparkling!!To answer your question: Yes, it makes a little hissing sound, which is normal.Fill the tank with your tap water up to the line (no further, then put your jewelry in, then select the time you want it to run: 90... I use the longest time--- You may decide to do it again a second time-I do!Just put in real diamonds, etc. Don't put in costume jewelry.If you have any more questions, you can please email me!! I want you to enjoy this wonderful machine like I have!Til later,Lynda Appelt (Mrs. William Appelt) Hi Amy!!I bought this wonderful machine in November 2012 & in the last few months, just bought another!!I love it!! My jewelry has NEVER been sparkling!!To answer your question: Yes, it makes a little hissing sound, which is normal.Fill the tank with your tap water up to the line (no further, then put your jewelry in, then select the time you want it to run: 90... I use the longest time--- You may decide to do it again a second time-I do!Just put in real diamonds, etc. Don't put in costume jewelry.If you have any more... » Read More Hi Amy!!I bought this wonderful machine in November 2012 & in the last few months, just bought another!!I love it!! My jewelry has NEVER been sparkling!!To answer your question: Yes, it makes a little hissing sound, which is normal.Fill the tank with your tap water up to the line (no further, then put your jewelry in, then select the time you want it to run: 90... I use the longest time--- You may decide to do it again a second time-I do!Just put in real diamonds, etc. Don't put in costume jewelry.If you have any more questions, you can please email me!! I want you to enjoy this wonderful machine like I have!Til later,Lynda Appelt (Mrs. William Appelt) « Show Less
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it does make a rather high pitched buzzing sound. that is actually the "ultra sonic" cleaning. make sure that you push the start button.
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Yes Amy, the unit makes a low humming sound with a slight vibration when in use. Make sure you use a little bit of liquid soap or jewelry cleaner in with the water.
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The machine is very quiet when running..a very low buzzing sound. Straight water in the tank works OK... Use the jewelry cleaner for better results. It depends how dirty the jewelry is as it might take a longer or multiple clean cycles.
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You put your jewelry in, plug it in and turn the machine on. It will make a slight humming noise. It is actually vibrating the liquid at a high speed and you will be able to feel it vibrating if you put your hand on top of the machine.
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When you get the machine to work at all it will "help" locate metal objects including gold. I was not able to get mine to work regularly. When it did work I was able to locate metals without distinction. In other words I could not get mine to only hit on gold. It would either hit on metal or nothing. I would suggest looking into a better machine if you want to locate only gold/silver. If you are looking for a toy for amusement only then this item will probably work well for you.
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Hi, how are you? I actually put a piece of jewelry in the cup, put the lid back on, wait 5 seconds, then gently shake it 5 times. The five time shake also takes five seconds. I then lift my jewelry out, and give it a rinse and pat dry. This 10 second rest and shake rule works faster than just sitting the jewelry in the container and waiting. It has never failed me, and my jewelry comes out sparkly each and every time No matter how tarnished a piece is, I have never needed more than 20 seconds. Going past one minute will start to take the sheen off your jewelry, and you don't want to do that to your sterling. Hope this helps Laura. :-)
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Mine did the same thing. It made a grinding sound and would never go back into the start position. I called support...everything, they couldn't/wouldn't help. They were going to give me a small credit to buy another one. I declined since this one had broke within a year. I decided that since it was broke anyway and I couldn't use it, that before it made 'in position' beeps to start, I would manually move the cutter all the way over into the start position(while it was making the grinding noise). There is a trigger in the start position that tells the machine that it is ready to start. I did this SEVERAL times with no success. Machine was useless. Then I tried again and I must have had the right timing. It has worked ever since...no grinding noise. It's all about timing and I don't guarrantee my fix will work for you. I figured the machine was a waste anyway, so I might as well try it (even though in my mind I figured I would break the gears by doing this. Didn't matter...it didn't work). If you are ready to write it off or throw it out the window...give it a try.
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I do not remember it making clicking noises when I used it. Maybe you got defective unit?
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I have had no problems with mine so far. Is it sterling silver or what is your jewelry made of? I own cheap to expensive jewelry. And the sterling jewelry tarnishes just as quickly as my other inexpensive jewelry, but that's from wear. It depends on what your jewels are made of based on their life span. The box should tarnish it unless it has contact with moisture. Otherwise I'd contact the supplier.
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Yes, one time the makeup didn't come out of the airbrush. I had to take it apart and clean the needle. From then on it has worked perfectly. You must clean it very well after each use. I put water in it and back flow it then spray it till all the water is dispersed. I would say the air it not real loud, but it does make a noise.
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Goddard's has excellent cleaners, among them a jewelry cleaner, particularly used for that purpose. Though I did use the silver foam on sterling silver jewelry. You have to clean it well - a very soft toothbrush gets into the crevices if the jewelry is engraved.
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It will clean jewelry. I cleaned my wife's wedding ring using soap and water in the ultrasonic cleaner.
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I have found gold jewelry with it, but have not had the chance to look for raw nuggets. As far as easily, no gold is easily found, but if the coil goes over it, the machine will let you know. If it was easy everyone would do it! Don't quit your day job haha! Great machine for the price!
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If it's a real pearl, it shouldn't be a problem. I've used it on pretty much all my jewelry as well as on my glasses and have been very happy. Try it for one minute first and if there are no problems, increase the time. I add one capfull of cleaning solution when I use the machine and then often let it sit for days, full of solution, before I use it again. That works just fine. I just got too lazy to empty and refill each use.
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Ours did the same thing. My husband had to re-vamp the grinder as it was rubbing. Our first time using it was a total mess too. We thought about returning it but my husband fixed it somehow but I could not tell you for sure what he did. He is a machine designer so he could see what the problem was.....
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Mine didn't seem to work at ALL. I have no idea, but I don't think this is a quality piece of machinery.
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It may be your machine I have the same one (but I'm fixing to get a new one). It may need to be cleaned with vinegar like the instructions say. I had the same problem but once i did that it was fixed.
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I don't recall anything moving in mine. Look through the slots and see what it is. Are you shaking it or just moving it around to hear the sound?
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This is a ultrasonic cleaner. you put a cleaning solvent in the plastic machine. There is a basket inside to put your jewelry , glasses frames, etc. I have a gold necklace. It will over a month or so get dirty. Put it in cleaner for about 3 minutes it will come out looking new and shine. Then just run water over it lay it on a paper towel to dry. Then you have a BRAND NEW NECKLACE.
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Actually I have no idea about this question, mine has something wrong too right after we received the cleaner, I already returned the machine. Sorry about your cleaner, maybe u can ask the customer service to figure out what happened there. Good luck.