How often do I have to clean the MistBuster?
Very low maintenance, almost totally self-cleaning. (Typically in an oil-based fluid, maintenance is once or twice a year; for a water-based coolant, maintenance is 1-3 times per year.). Cleaning is very simple. Dip the filters and cell in alkaline detergent and rinse with hot water; let dry and return to the MistBuster. Many shops have parts washers that can be used as long as the washing fluid is non-corrosive to aluminum. Remmele Engineering operates their facility 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They typically clean their units once per year. Other customers have had to clean their MistBusters two to three times per year. Because the MistBuster has a variable speed controller, the MistBuster can operate at very low air speeds. This allows the metalworking fluid to drain back into the machine tool while the MistBuster is in operation. Water-based coolant can evaporate leaving solids dried onto collection plates on the cell and prefilters. If the MistBuster is used continuously, i
