>I have used mine for years. Mine is about 30 years old. I use commercial
>degreaser that you can buy at Tractor Supply. Five gallons nonflammable. I
>have cleaned everything from carbs to transmissions in mine. Liked it so
>much I purchased a small table top version for the small stuff. Integral
>part of a complete shop. One word of advise. Make sure you buy some cheap
>bathroom paneling (4'x 8') and cover the walls around the unit. You will
>get splashing and this makes for easy cleanup and stain free walls. Don't
>forget the rubber gloves. The cleaner will strip any oils in your skin.
>Don't need dermatitis.
> Alex Manzo
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John North" <johncnorth@gmail.com>
> To: "Triumph 6 Pack" <6pack@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2008 7:06 PM
> Subject: [6pack] Parts washers
>
>
>> Anyone use one of these stand-up types with the flexible hose?
>> Normally I use a plastic bucket and kerosene, but I'm thinking about
>> buying something like this:
>>
>> http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=7340
>>
>> or this
>>
>> http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=94994
>>
>> The manuals say not to use kerosene or other flammables, but the store
>> clerk said mineral spirits is OK. Not sure that mineral spirits is
>> any less flammable than kerosene - anyone know better?
>>
>> Any advice appreciated.
>>
>> John North
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