ELEGOO Mercury Plus 2 in 1 3D Printing Wash and Cure Station V2 for Mars Photon S Photon Mono LCD SLA DLP 3D Printer Models

So in my experience if you have one of the Elegoo printers (Mars, Mars Pro, Mars 2, Mars 2 Pro) or a printer of similar dimensions then this is the perfect all in one solution for washing and curing. This worked perfectly with 70-90% Isopropyl and works even better with 200% denatured alcohol. After a wash cycle there is no stickiness at all. I had originally planned to make my own curing station with a rotating base and a UV LED and washing station with an ultrasonic cleaner. However, I was concerned with possible fire hazards with the ultrasonic vaporizing excessive flammable vapor. I came across this device and it was perfect. It combined both washing and curing in a small affordable package and I am glad that I decided to get it. Favorite Features: 1. You can dip the entire Elegoo Mars print bed into the washing tank cleaning the print and the bed at the same time. This saves time in my workflow and I really like this feature 2. All in one work flow saves me alot of time and keeps the mess low Below are some things to know before you buy. None of the things below are big deals but I want to provide honest feedback/observations for anyone looking to get this product: 1. Extra/Replacement wash containers are not YET sold on amazon I hope in the future they will sell them so that I can get an extra one to extend the life of my washing solution. However, if you need one just contact their customer support and they will totally take care of you :) 2. The main motor that drives the spinning of the magnetic stirrer and the rotation of the plexi glass stand for stirring emits a noticeable stepper motor whine when it is moving at max speed while operating in the wash mode. Its about as loud as a normal 3D printer stepper motor making a fast move without micro stepping. This is not really that big of a deal for two reasons. One it is in my garage, and two the washing process isnt really that long so even if I was not in my garage it would not really bother me all that much. 3. Just like stated in the description this is not really designed for water washable resin. I tried it out and it kind of worked but water washable resin really needs some flowing water to get it clean. I am also new to resin printing so I will update this if I figure out how to make this more effective with water. 4. The beeping noise that is emitted when you press the buttons is kind of loud and to my knowledge cannot be shut off (Its like the same volume as a microwave). This does not really bother me though but it is just something to know.

Prior to picking up the Mercury, I was using an ultrasonic cleaner and a jury-rigged UV light in a box line with foil. It worked but not well, the Mercury does everything I need it to do and it does it well. I have yet to have a single print end up with any extra resin left on it, something my ultrasonic cleaner never quite pulled off, or had a part of a print not cured fully with my Mercury.

Works well. Sturdy construction. The cover is thick and substantial. The included basket is good. I am satisfied.

The curing part of this product is absolutely fine. But the washing part does absolutely nothing. Even left a print in for 10 mins and when it came out, it was still completely shiny as if it did nothing. Don’t buy this for washing ad it does not do that whatsoever

Lets start out with the most asked question, is it worth buying. Yes, the only caveat to that is it may not be large enough for your prints, in which case it may make sense to wait for the rumored AnyCubic large washer continue with the DIY methods most use. Note: The rumored AnyCubic will likely have a significantly larger price to match. The Bad: Now the details... as mentioned before it definitely is louder than it needs to be. Using a stepper motor is fine... and loud, but that is to be expected, so Im not fully counting that. The noises that I mark it down on are fully avoidable. For example, the fan that cools the unit is louder than Id expect, the beeps are ANNOYINGLY loud, and the unit has foregone bearings in rather key areas. I will also mark them down on sound from the odd mechanical noises the steppers make when starting and stopping. This noise sounds like too much play in a gearbox/gear mesh of some sort. If youve ever heard a loose gear mesh chirp youll know what Im speaking of. Obviously not confidence inspiring for longevity. Previously mentioned, the lack of a bearing in the impeller seems to be an odd design choice. Full disclosure I could be wrong as I havent disassembly it to confirm. But it feels like theres no bearing as well when I ran it without fluid it sounded as though it was about to die. As soon as I put some fluid in it ran smoothly. Wash Function: Now on to the function of the machine. It functions similar to the AnyCubic Wash and Cure. Like the AnyCubic it defaults oddly in the cure mode, Im sure theres a reason for this but it escapes me. Once you select the Wash mode via the button you are able to select any time from 2-6 mins in 30 second intervals (something the AnyCubic cant do). Once the time is selected and the unit begins to ramp up its speed it will wash for 50% of the cycle and then stop and change directions, just as the AnyCubic does for the remainder of the time. Once done, you will need to remove the print dry it and set the machine up for curing. Cure Function: The curing is very straight forward, set the mode (if its not defaulted) select a time (again from 2-6 mins in 30 second intervals) and start the cycle. It is worth noting it is fairly easy to overcure, so start with 2 mins and work your way up depending on the size of your print. Also of note, for those of you worried about the lack of a bottom curing light, dont. Being those layers were cured for minutes at a time in the original printing theres little more the machine could do to cure those layers further. Safety Measures: The safety measures are similar to the AnyCubic, meaning you cant wash or cure without the UV cover on. Summary: In summary the unit works well, if only a little loud. Personally, I suspect there might longevity issues down the road, but honestly most of those problems can be corrected with a little DIY. And while we all say its loud, it not as bad as a ultrasonic cleaner. Overall, the ease of use... which is GREAT, combined with a little planning really cut down on the resin contact. This helps two ways, safety and less resin mess on everything. Both huge positives, if youve ever worked with resin you know what I mean.

There are so many DYI solutions for both, curing and washing stations but I did not want to mess around with any of them. Instead, I purchased this gadget and have not regretted my decision. It comes with all the tools you need to get started; all you need is some power and appropriate cleaning agent. I mainly use the curing function these days because I minimize exposure to isopropyl alcohol and usually do quick manual washes/rinses. I cant recall any negatives but I wish it would change direction during washing to increase efficiency.

The ELEGOO Mercury Plus 2 in 1 Washing and Curing Machine works very well. I only wish Elegoo offered the option to purchase additional buckets so that customers can have 1 bucket of dirty IPA, 1 bucket of clean IPA and 1 bucket of water. That would be prefect. Also, the ears of the bucket top that lock the top in place could become worn after time and a new bucket might be needed.

Was skeptical at first, I was looking for a washing and uv light set up to go along with the printer. Thought I would make it up purchasing multiple products to build my own then I saw this. First time I used the wash I first squirted the model on the build plate with rubbing alcohol over a plastic bowl then used the wash station. My hope was that I wouldnt get a lot of incurred material in the wash station. That process worked so well after washing in the wash station I didnt need to clean the build plate. Which made it easy to print another model after washing. Then I used the uv light to fully cure the model. This combination is worth it as it makes cleanup much less work and parts have a smoother appearance. I would recommend if you have a liquid 3D printer.

This is an amazing product, having a self contained unit helps with post processing prints, would recommend this to anyone using any of the resin printers. Also know that your in good hands because costumer service is amazing and reply very quickly

First experience with resin printing. I got the Mercury, a Mars 2 Pro and a bottle of water washable resin. I adjust the hangar so that the build plate just touches the top of the water. When the water moves it will end up flowing onto the top of the build plate to remove most of the residue there. Pleased with the results so far. Note - the sensor prevents the unit from running without the cover on, even in wash mode.