slmjim
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I have a standard parts washer mounted on a 30 gal. drum. The tag on the drum indicates it contains petroleum naphtha.
If I don't have a project going, the washer might sit for months between uses. Last time the solvent was changed was over ten yrs. ago. The company that changed it last has gone out of business, and everyone else I've talked to wants to put me on a recurring contract, which is huge overkill for me.
I can get petroleum naphtha locally, but at $8.00/gal. it's pricey.
I can dispose of the existing naphtha locally, free of charge at a metro .gov hazmat facility.
Other hobbyists have told me they're running;
mineral spirits;
kerosene;
diesel;
1,1,1-trichloroethane (nope... not going there);
paint thinner;
aqueous degreaser.
What are you running in your parts washer?
Thanks for the help!
Good Ridin'
slmjim
If I don't have a project going, the washer might sit for months between uses. Last time the solvent was changed was over ten yrs. ago. The company that changed it last has gone out of business, and everyone else I've talked to wants to put me on a recurring contract, which is huge overkill for me.
I can get petroleum naphtha locally, but at $8.00/gal. it's pricey.
I can dispose of the existing naphtha locally, free of charge at a metro .gov hazmat facility.
Other hobbyists have told me they're running;
mineral spirits;
kerosene;
diesel;
1,1,1-trichloroethane (nope... not going there);
paint thinner;
aqueous degreaser.
What are you running in your parts washer?
Thanks for the help!
Good Ridin'
slmjim