alfourfire Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 What is the preferred liquid to use in a parts cleaner? I have used Purple Power degreaser with some success but have been told acetone or even kerosene is better. This is in a home garage so I don't want something too volatile in there. Odor, of course, is another problem although there is a cover on the tank. It is a 40 gal. tank so I dont want to spend hundreds of dollars on a solvent either. Is there a middle of the road substance that works OK?Thanks, Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Tractor Supply sells a petroleum distillate parts washing fluid. $42 for a 5 gal pail. I just bought some. Very low odor, high flash point and works very well. You won't find much that's less expensive unless you want to use kerosene or some such...............Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51dyno Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Mineral spirits is reasonable and works well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64Riv-King Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 I always loved WD-40. Best engine degreaser and wheel cleaner around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_in_nh Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Use kerosene here, with a home heating replacement type cartridge filter setup.Works great and cheap to operate.Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfourfire Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 Tom, do you have a diagram of the filter hook-up you described? It sounds like a great idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_in_nh Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Rick,I will post a photo by the end of this weekend. Never tried to attach a photo here, I hope it works for me.If it does not, I will send it to you via email.Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Yaros Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 If it does not work and is sent via email. hopefully the recipient will then post it here so that others (me) can see it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_in_nh Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Hope this helps... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfourfire Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 Thanks Tom. I have forwarded this to my car guy pals. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Yaros Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Thank you. Appreciate it, and the engineering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfourfire Posted September 5, 2013 Author Share Posted September 5, 2013 Tom, do you have a photo of the inside of your parts cleaner? My set-up may be a bit different pump-wise than yours. I will post photos as soon as I retro-fit mine.Thanks again, Rick Alford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_in_nh Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Rick,I would gladly take a picture of the inside, but not sure what you are after?It is a bit of undertaking to get it apart and see a pump submerged in kerosene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_in_nh Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Rick,I would gladly take a picture of the inside, but not sure what you are after?It is a bit of undertaking to get it apart and see a pump submerged in kerosene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfourfire Posted September 11, 2013 Author Share Posted September 11, 2013 I am trying to add a photo of my pump setup but it wont let me. I sent a reply a few days ago but it is gone??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfourfire Posted September 11, 2013 Author Share Posted September 11, 2013 I am trying to post photos of my pump but I cannot. I don't know what happened. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_in_nh Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 The beauty of technology, eh?How about describing the setup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfourfire Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 Pump is entirely inside the tub. The inlet is on the bottom and the outlet is on the side piped into the rinse arm. Almost like a small sump pump. I will continue to try posting the photos. Didn't have this problem in the past. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfourfire Posted September 13, 2013 Author Share Posted September 13, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_in_nh Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Am I correct in assuming that your tub has to be filled with a solution in order to work?There is no drum barrel underneath the tank?If not, can you add one and plumb the motor inside the barrel?How old is your unit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfourfire Posted September 13, 2013 Author Share Posted September 13, 2013 Correct, the unit is self contained. It's about 3 years old. I'm trying to prevent drilling into the tub. I'll figure something out. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpwalter Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Rick,How did you wind up plumbing your parts cleaner pump? I have a similar tank and want to try this out.Thanks.Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfourfire Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 Bill, I have picked up the filter and parts I think I will need. I haven't installed them yet but I will post it as soon as I do. There are several options, hoping the pump us strong enough to flow through the filter and other fittings.Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfourfire Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 I have plumbed in the fittings as needed. This is temporary to see if the pump will work through the filter. It does. I took the wand from the outlet of the pump and put the filter in between the pump and the outlet. I used 1/4 compression X 3/8 male and 1/4 comp X 1/4 male and 1/4 comp X 1/4 female adapters. The filter has a large hose clamp around a hook for now. Pressure is reduced a little, but still fine. I will post more when it is permanent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest QGolden Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I have the same parts washer, (HF?) no filter, but it is a good idea. I use Kerosene as well. Works good, although I need to throttle back the flow from the pump. It has too much pressure and splashes about when you take the hose off to the brush and just want a rinse flow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22george Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I hace a 30 year old HF parts washer that works great. I use diesel fuel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfourfire Posted October 4, 2013 Author Share Posted October 4, 2013 If you add the filter inline as I have it, it should choke back the pressure at the outlet. I realize mu filter is on the outlet, but it should filter the liquid. I place a scotch bright pad under the pump inlet to catch debris also. (HF it is) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22george Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 scotch bright filter is a great idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest QGolden Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 When new from HF there was a fiber filter at the pump inlet, but they don't seem to carry replacements, I like the Scotch Brite idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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