Parts Washer
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Parts Washer
I am looking at one to use while working on the 1950 Ford. Anyone used one of the Detergent based units? I have always used the solvent based unit but a less smelly and less toxic unit would be nice. The detergent is heated to 110 which is warm but should help clean the parts.
Also how about the 3.5 gallon bench top units solvent units? I wouldn't think they would last long with that small of a capacity but curious.
Anyhere here leased a unit from some place like Safety Kleen? Any comments on those units?
Also how about the 3.5 gallon bench top units solvent units? I wouldn't think they would last long with that small of a capacity but curious.
Anyhere here leased a unit from some place like Safety Kleen? Any comments on those units?
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I've got a 12 gallon Northern tool parts washer and an adjustable heater that I've used for 4 years. I generally use the water based degreasers, they work OK but nothing like good solvent. On the plus side, you don't get sick from working near it.
If I had it to do over again, I'd get the washer with the screen and bigger solvent tank. In mine the gunk just sits on the bottom of the tub.
Chuck P
www.oldjeep.com
If I had it to do over again, I'd get the washer with the screen and bigger solvent tank. In mine the gunk just sits on the bottom of the tub.
Chuck P
www.oldjeep.com
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Christopher,
The baking soda (aqueous) solution works very well for removing brake dust, hydraulic oil, grease, and general grime. We clean and repair landing gear harnesses for commercial aircraft. About 2 years ago, Safety Kleen brought out a solvent system and an aqueous system. The tank/pump/sink configuration was slightly different, but close enough for a comparison. We set them up side by side and told the shop guys to use either one, which ever they wanted. At the end of the 30 day trial, the solvent system was closed with several harnesses sitting on top of it, waiting to be cleaned in the aqueous system.
It makes a difference what you are trying to clean and what you are trying to remove from the part. For brake dust, grease and that black grimey stuff that you don't want to identify, the aqueous system works well for us.
Good Luck!
The baking soda (aqueous) solution works very well for removing brake dust, hydraulic oil, grease, and general grime. We clean and repair landing gear harnesses for commercial aircraft. About 2 years ago, Safety Kleen brought out a solvent system and an aqueous system. The tank/pump/sink configuration was slightly different, but close enough for a comparison. We set them up side by side and told the shop guys to use either one, which ever they wanted. At the end of the 30 day trial, the solvent system was closed with several harnesses sitting on top of it, waiting to be cleaned in the aqueous system.
It makes a difference what you are trying to clean and what you are trying to remove from the part. For brake dust, grease and that black grimey stuff that you don't want to identify, the aqueous system works well for us.
Good Luck!
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Sounds good, I want mine for cleaning bearings which would qualify as grease. Cleaning brake parts including the dust. Sounds like it could be a good clean investment. Punn intended
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Originally Posted by fatfords
Christopher,
The baking soda (aqueous) solution works very well for removing brake dust, hydraulic oil, grease, and general grime. We clean and repair landing gear harnesses for commercial aircraft. About 2 years ago, Safety Kleen brought out a solvent system and an aqueous system. The tank/pump/sink configuration was slightly different, but close enough for a comparison. We set them up side by side and told the shop guys to use either one, which ever they wanted. At the end of the 30 day trial, the solvent system was closed with several harnesses sitting on top of it, waiting to be cleaned in the aqueous system.
It makes a difference what you are trying to clean and what you are trying to remove from the part. For brake dust, grease and that black grimey stuff that you don't want to identify, the aqueous system works well for us.
Good Luck!
The baking soda (aqueous) solution works very well for removing brake dust, hydraulic oil, grease, and general grime. We clean and repair landing gear harnesses for commercial aircraft. About 2 years ago, Safety Kleen brought out a solvent system and an aqueous system. The tank/pump/sink configuration was slightly different, but close enough for a comparison. We set them up side by side and told the shop guys to use either one, which ever they wanted. At the end of the 30 day trial, the solvent system was closed with several harnesses sitting on top of it, waiting to be cleaned in the aqueous system.
It makes a difference what you are trying to clean and what you are trying to remove from the part. For brake dust, grease and that black grimey stuff that you don't want to identify, the aqueous system works well for us.
Good Luck!
Is that a heated solution of baking soda and water thanks Ed ke6bnl
