VPI Record Cleaning Brush at Vinyl Sound Buffalo NY USA

The VPI Record Cleaning Brush is an essential accessory from VPI Industries (Cliffwood, New Jersey, USA), designed for use with the HW-16 and HW-16.5 record cleaning machines, available at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY USA. Engineered to apply cleaning fluid evenly across the entire playing surface of an LP while the machine's platter rotates, the VPI cleaning brush ensures thorough fluid distribution into the groove before the vacuum extraction cycle, maximizing the effectiveness of the HW-16.5's 35-second wash-and-dry process. Using the correct VPI brush with your HW-16 or HW-16.5 ensures compatible bristle geometry and fluid retention properties for the machine's specified cleaning cycle.

Designed for the HW-16 and HW-16.5 Platform

VPI's record cleaning brush is specifically dimensioned and specified for the HW-16 and HW-16.5 cleaning machines. The brush arc and bristle configuration match the geometry of the HW-16.5 platter and vacuum tube assembly, ensuring uniform fluid coverage from the outer groove to the label area in a single brush pass. Using a generic or incorrectly dimensioned brush with a vacuum record cleaning machine can result in uneven fluid application and incomplete coverage at the innermost groove area, reducing cleaning effectiveness for the final minutes of each record side. The VPI brush maintains the correct fluid retention volume for the HW-16.5's cleaning cycle duration, neither oversaturating the record surface nor running dry before vacuum extraction.

Key Features

• Designed for HW-16 and HW-16.5: Brush geometry and bristle specification matched to VPI's own record cleaning machine platter dimensions and vacuum tube assembly.
• Uniform Fluid Distribution: Consistent fluid coverage across the full playing surface from outer groove to label boundary in a single cleaning pass.
• Correct Bristle Retention Volume: Fluid retention properties matched to the 35-second HW-16.5 cleaning cycle for optimum groove penetration before vacuum extraction.
• User-Replaceable: Available separately for replacement when bristle wear reduces cleaning effectiveness, restoring HW-16.5 performance to as-new condition.
• VPI Factory Specification: Original equipment specification brush, ensuring compatibility with the HW-16 and HW-16.5 cleaning arm and fluid delivery system.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VPI Record Cleaning Brush?

The VPI Record Cleaning Brush is a replacement and accessory brush designed for use with VPI's HW-16 and HW-16.5 vacuum record cleaning machines. It is used to apply cleaning fluid to the record surface before the vacuum extraction cycle, ensuring even groove coverage and maximum cleaning effectiveness. The brush geometry and bristle specification are matched to the HW-16.5's platter and vacuum arm dimensions for optimal performance.

How often should the VPI Record Cleaning Brush be replaced?

The VPI cleaning brush should be replaced when visible bristle wear, splaying, or matting reduces its ability to apply fluid evenly across the record surface. For regular users cleaning 10 or more records per week, annual inspection is a reasonable maintenance schedule. For occasional users, the brush may last several years before replacement is needed. Using contaminated or worn brushes can reduce cleaning effectiveness and, in extreme cases, introduce contamination back onto a freshly cleaned surface.

Can the VPI Record Cleaning Brush be used on other record cleaning machines?

The VPI cleaning brush is specifically dimensioned for the HW-16 and HW-16.5 machines. It may not fit or perform correctly on other manufacturers' vacuum record cleaning machines due to differences in brush arm geometry, platter diameter, and mounting systems. For machines such as the Okki Nokki, Pro-Ject VC-S3, or Nitty Gritty, use the manufacturer-specified brush for that machine.

Where can I buy the VPI Record Cleaning Brush in Buffalo, NY or the USA?

The VPI Record Cleaning Brush is available at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY USA. As an authorized VPI dealer, Vinyl Sound stocks VPI accessories and replacement parts alongside the full VPI machine and turntable range. Contact Vinyl Sound Buffalo for current stock availability.