[Healeys] Parts Washer Degreaser

[Richard Ewald]

You could still have an issue with static electricity.  The odds are long
but >0%
When my father worked in the oil fields, he saw two guys burn to death.
 They were washing some dirty clothes in gasoline and there was a static
spark.
There are much safer alternatives out there.


On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 9:45 AM, John Sims <ahbn6 at verizon.net> wrote:

> Sorry. I dont use it in a parts washer. I pour a little in a plastic pan
> and use a stiff (not wire) bristle brush.****
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> *From:* Richard Ewald [mailto:richard.ewald at gmail.com]
> *Sent:* Monday, December 31, 2012 11:29 AM
> *To:* John Sims
> *Cc:* Chris Dimmock; Patrick and Caroline Quinn; List Healey
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> *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] Parts Washer Degreaser****
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> Gasoline is the one substance I would not use in a parts washer.  While
> there is no danger from the pump, there is a chance of static electricity
> causing a spark and kaboom.  Also gas is a really lousy cleaner as it
> leaves an oily residue. ****
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> On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 7:46 AM, John Sims <ahbn6 at verizon.net> wrote:****
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> There is a writeup on a de-rust solution using molasses on the Technical
> page, Miscellaneous section of my site but I have never heard it used for
> degreasing. I use small amounts of gasoline outside and it has always
> worked
> well for me.
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> John Sims, BN6
> Aberdeen, NJ
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