[Shop-talk] alternative fluids for parts washers

[Richard Kleihorst]

Simple green was the first thing I tried, but I made a huge mistake by adding
a lot of vinegar in the solution (a woman on the radio suggested this mix for
houscleaning).
Now, soap and acid together makes a fat greasy solution, so I end up having to
clean the parts cleaner with solvent because everything is clogged.
I never had the chance to check out simple green on its own though, does it
work effectively?

Richard

--- On Fri, 4/16/10, Gerald Brazil <gerrybraz at cablespeed.com> wrote:


From: Gerald Brazil <gerrybraz at cablespeed.com>
Subject: RE: [Shop-talk] alternative fluids for parts washers
To: richard at kleihorst.com, shop-talk at autox.team.net
Date: Friday, April 16, 2010, 1:15 PM


If you want something that is readily available, try Simple Green .

-----Original Message-----
From: shop-talk-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:shop-talk-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Richard Kleihorst
Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 3:39 AM
To: shop-talk at autox.team.net
Subject: [Shop-talk] alternative fluids for parts washers

Hi,

I have a 45L parts washer and considering what fluid to use. Usually
kerosine,
diesel or petroleum based derivatives are used, but I have some health
considerations because of the nasty chemicals inside. Especially the
aromats,
benzenes and olefinen are no use for cleaning, but unsafe to breathe.

Does anyone have any experience with other cleaning agents, such as liquid
soap, vinegar, cleaning soda?
I tried to use the dishwasher (they clean with lye) but it might take 4 runs
to do something decent for engine parts, and you have to make sure that the
SO
doesn't catch you.

Richard
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