[Shop-talk] Parts Washers

[David Scheidt]

On 9/20/07, Randall <tr3driver at ca.rr.com> wrote:
> > If you can keep a tank
> > at 120F or so, plain old dishwasher detergent (the powered
> > stuff you put in the machine) and water do a fine job, better
> > than room-temperature mineral spirits.
>
> Maybe I use the wrong detergent then.  I tried sticking some parts in the
> dishwasher (which heats the water to around 165F) along with a triple dose
> of Cascade, and they still didn't get very clean.

I've used a tank that was about 10 gallons of water and a box of
electrosol, with a water heater element, which kept things warm, but
not hot water hot.  No pump. Overnight soaking got the stuff as clean
as I'd expect a solvent washer to.  heaviest soil needed a bit of
brushing, after rinsing in clean water, everything was oil and grease
free.

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David Scheidt
dmscheidt at gmail.com