Fark

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Just got me a little mini parts washer from ebay. I was wondering what is acceptable to use. The sticker says to use a petroluem based degreaser with a flashpoint of less then 105 deg F. Is Low odor mineral spirits acceptable? The cans it came in don't list this info.
 

Skid Jackson

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I got a mini cleaner from nothern hydralics. It came w/a nonflammable degreaser. It worked really good. you might do a search and come up w/some non flammmable stuff. I went w/non flam because it's in my basement. No need to burn the house down cleaning parts!
 

nephron

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Mineral Spirits, add a bit of water for volume, and 1 quart atf to take the sting out.
 

smb_racing

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I've always liked ZEP solvents, but talk about expensive :scream:
 

Fark

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Skid... this too is in my basement. I was wondering if there is non-flammable parts cleaner. Now... how do I get rid of 3 gallons of mineral spririts?
 

luvtolean

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Originally posted by nephron
Mineral Spirits, add a bit of water for volume, and 1 quart atf to take the sting out.

When I worked at a tranny shop the first thing we did after the solvent tanks had been cleaned, refreshed, was dump a quart of ATF in.

I've known guys that use diesel in parts washers, but haven't tried it myself.
 

Jon K.

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Originally posted by Fark
Now... how do I get rid of 3 gallons of mineral spririts?
Around here we pour it on the fire-ant nests. :)
 

smb_racing

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probably for flash corrosion resistance, that would be my guess at least..
 

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I just bought a 3.5 gallon washer from Northern Hydraulics for $40. Also picked up a 5 gal pail of Aqueous Biodegradable Parts Washer Solution for $35. So far this stuff is pretty good, easy on the nose and hands, although I bought gloves also.

;)
 

smb_racing

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parts washers, like to clean/degrease engine parts
 
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