My parts washer is straight from the ghetto. I have a large stainless pasta pot with a straining basket and lid. It does the job and was free. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tim Marciniak" <tmarciniak@WI.RR.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2008 6:34 PM Subject: Parts Cleaner Recommendations
> Anyone have a suggestion on parts cleaners and which solvent to use? > So far I have looked at two--the 3.5 gallon table top and 20 gallon > sink type both sold at Northern Hydraulics (NH). There are a few > other companies selling very similar products. These are not heavy > duty type shop units. Price is in the $50 to $100 range. Lots of > negative comments from owners of these things that pumps burnout, > switches fail, and hoses leak after just a short time of ownership. > I have read in other forums that the Monster solvent that NH sell is > ineffective and itself requires aeration so it does not spoil. It > does not seem like these cabinets are made for the traditional type > of solvent like kerosene or mineral spirits either. My garage is > attached to my house so I am leaning toward using a waterbased > cleaner anyways. > > What are you all doing for cleaning parts anyways? I use naptha, > mineral spirits, or kerosene and a bucket and its always a mess. > > Tim |
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