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Mar 16, 2008 | 08:00 AM

ironarms

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St. Jude Donor '05-'08-'09

parts washer solution

i have had a parts washer for years and never used . it has about a 5 gallon reservoir underneath and the parts washer bin on top . well what are you guys using as solution? Simple green , getting it from safety kleen ? Thanks

looks like this

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Mar 16, 2008 | 08:27 AM

65convt

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Try Harbor Freight.
They sell parts washers, so they most likely sell the solution.
I have a Safety Kleen parts washer that I haven't used in about 9 years.

Mar 16, 2008 | 08:40 AM

wmf62

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if flammability isn't a concern, i'd use kerosene or diesel fuel..
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Mar 16, 2008 | 08:53 AM

Plasticman

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Common hardware store mineral spirits works as the best low cost product.

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Mar 16, 2008 | 09:07 AM

wmf62

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Mar 16, 2008 | 09:12 AM

zadspal

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I thought about simple green too, but I'v been told not to use it in a parts washer because it will eat up the seals and destroy the pump. I think that mineral spirits is a good idea.

Mar 16, 2008 | 10:09 AM

ironarms

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Thanks for the suggestions !

Mar 16, 2008 | 10:18 AM

shemp

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Home Depot sells a degreaser in 5 gal. buckets.
It works really well. I've been using it on my front
end rebuild for the last couple months.

Shemp

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Mar 16, 2008 | 10:42 AM

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Advance Auto Parts sells a Parts Washer Solution in 5 gallon buckets for around $40.00. Works very well and evaporation is low. I filled my washer with 7 gal's 2 years ago and have not had to add any yet. I lost a little to evaporation, etc and it is still above the pump pickup.
Roy

Mar 16, 2008 | 11:41 AM

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Mike Geary

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Soylent Green?

No actually, after searching everywhere for actual automotive type solvent -- I found "solvent 141" at a local petroleum products outlet.
It's naptha-based, works great and has a very low evaporation rate.
Almost odorless and it doesn't mess with your skin like mineral spirits.
Cost per gallon is about $10 currently.

BTW, the 141 refers to the flash point of 141 degrees F.

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