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Ordered a parts washer

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Subject: Ordered a parts washer
From: LBC286@aol.com
Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2002 16:07:04 EDT
OK.  I ordered the $69 parts washer from Homier.com.  It was shipped from 
them yesterday so I should have it in my garage shortly.  This is a 20 gal. 
tank.  I'm happy.  

Some of you have suggested solutions to use in it.  I would very much like to 
use Agitene or Super Agitene, but the cost is a bit high.  In fact, 20 
gallons of Super Agitene is more than the washer.  So I need some help.  
(Again!!)

It doesn't say on the Homier web site, but I am expecting that this parts 
washer is intended for solvent based cleaning solutions.  There are other, 
more expensive washers that recommend aqueous cleaners.  Can I use an aqueous 
solution in mine without destroying the pump?  I can get Crystal Simple Green 
or Zep Industrial purple cleaner for a lot less than Super Agitene.  (A 5 
gal. pail of Zep concentrate is only $28 at Home Depot.)

Also, I have not even found a vendor for regular Agitene.  Grainger has Super 
Agitene only.  Safety Kleen is now in bankruptcy and about to be sold off, 
but they only rent solution anyway.

Lastly, I used oderless mineral spirits mixed with motor oil in my old 3 1/2 
gal parts washer.  I would really like to try an aqueous cleaner, just for 
the inherent safety factor.  Any thoughts or comments?

TIA,

Allen Hefner
Philly Region SCCA Rally Steward
'77 MG Midget
'75 MG Midget "The Project"
'92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport

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