What fluid does everyone use in their Parts Washers?

[isuzurover]

As above, what do you use - advantages and disadvantages...

I was planning to use kero, but open to options.

[Mick_Marsh]

I use parts washer solvent. I bought a 44 of it from a mate who runs an Autobarn store.

[isuzurover]

I use parts washer solvent. I bought a 44 of it from a mate who runs an Autobarn store.

So is it water based or hydrocarbon based???

[Tank]

If your pump is submerged under the degreasing fluid and it is plastic you will have to use water based, non-solvent type degreasing fluid or your plastic pump will fall to bits, my ("Grip" brand) degreaser had the above gear and I used a solvent based degreaser. My pump lasted less than a week, this machine had no instructions with it, returned it and got my money back. I've noticed this brand now has a decal on the lid saying only suitable for water based detergents, Regards Frank.

[isuzurover]

Thanks Frank, but mine is a large industrial one. It has a list of suitable solvents on the lid that includes diesel and kero.

[Debacle]

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[Tank]

There used to be a product called Gamlen (Brand Name), it was a degreaser used for oil spills on water, worked well, try this mob or Google, http://www.shamrockchemicals.com.au/contact , Regards Frank.

[rick130]

Ben I've bought white spirit in the past specifically for parts washing and always thought that's what most parts washers usually had in the sump ?

Dries with no residue.

[Tank]

The problem with White Spirits (Shellite) is that it evaporates extremely quickly, I used to clean turbine parts with white spirits for exactly the reason Rick 130 said, first time I used it poured 5 gallons into washer and used it, but next day it was all gone, evaporated, expensive exercise, and it is Carcinogenic, Regards Frank.

[loanrangie]

Kero or diesel, diesel is easier to find in large quantities .

[jakeslouw]

Errrr um a bit OT but how good are automatic dishwashers as spares washers?

I assume I should avoid too much salt in the detergent?

[Mick_Marsh]

I hear they do a great job cleaning gearbox casings and other cast alloy bits.

It's the spending a good part of a day cleaning out the dishwasher you've got to watch out for.

[jakeslouw]

Hee hee :D

I was thinking of buying one as a permanent parts washer.......

Then SWAMBO can't get upset

[460cixy]

I'm not sure what's in our work unit the bloke that services it won't spill the beans. But definitely not kero or diesel but that's what's in my safety Kleen unit at home

[TimNZ]

Avtur if you can get hold of it.

Cheers,

Tim

[p38arover]

Diesel. Leave it for a while and the dirt settles out.

[460cixy]

This is the msds for the safety Kleen fluid http://www.safety-kleen.com/File%20Library/msds/82341rev8-12.pdf

[d@rk51d3]

Ed's Red works a treat. :cool:

[Mick_Marsh]

This it what I use.
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=60185&stc=1&d=1367930809

For my parts washer it can't be water soluble. Water is used to clean the solvent.

[justinc]

Moto National Accessories - Shell Narrow Cut Kerosene (http://www.motonational.com.au/product_details.php?pid=1791)

Not this specific brand but find it allround a great parts washer solvent. High flashpoint is a major reason I use it.

JC

[Carnut1100]

Bought a secondhand Parts washer for$50 then got a drum of kerosene and filled it up.
Since then as it evaporated slowly or went down by clinging to washed Parts I have topped it up a few times with diesel.

[powerband]

I put water in the parts washer, then the diesel or kero sits on top & the dirt goes to the bottom. The diesel or kero stays cleaner much longer. Paul