Parts Washer Solution Recipe ?

[clint53]

About 20 parts kerosene to one part ATF to decrease flash point.

It's in my basement, so anything flammable is out.

 

[Philbert]

It's in my basement, so anything flammable is out.

Yep. Also don't like stuff that stinks in the house.

Philbert

 

[a. palmer jr.]

Wife won't allow anything chainsaw related into the house, especially since we moved recently....I guess she learned the hard way. At least I never fired them up in the house...

 

[Philbert]

Wife won't allow anything chainsaw related into the house, especially since we moved recently....I guess she learned the hard way. At least I never fired them up in the house...

Gas chainsaws stored in house only after drained and clean; also inside cases.
Battery and electric chainsaws also cleaned and in cases.

Philbert

 

[sean donato]

I store all my saws in the basement. I dont have a shop, so it's the next closest thing. I do my best to keep the stink down for the wife.

 

[a. palmer jr.]

I didn't used to have a shop then I acquired a small shop and added another...since my recent move I have about a half a block of garages but may require a little fixing up. At last I'm now able to work on chainsaws in the winter, which is when most people want them worked on...

 

[clint53]

I put Zip degreaser and Dawn in the tank.
It does clean with soaking and scrubbing. It needs heat. I'm searching for a 115 volt heater that I like.
If the paint is chalky on metal parts, it will take it off if scrubbed on to much.

 

[stihl86]

I put Zip degreaser and Dawn in the tank.
It does clean with soaking and scrubbing. It needs heat. I'm searching for a 115 volt heater that I like.
If the paint is chalky on metal parts, it will take it off if scrubbed on to much.

But maybe the best way is to check a aqueous parts cleaner site. Get something made for the application. The more heat, the better they work. But there's evaporation and burnt hands to contend with.
Life is too complicated.

 

[CaseyCreek]

I put Zip degreaser and Dawn in the tank.
It does clean with soaking and scrubbing. It needs heat. I'm searching for a 115 volt heater that I like.
If the paint is chalky on metal parts, it will take it off if scrubbed on to much.

Two possibilities:

Battery Pad Heater (11x18")

Magnetic Heater (300W 3x5")

 

[clint53]

But maybe the best way is to check a aqueous parts cleaner site. Get something made for the application. The more heat, the better they work. But there's evaporation and burnt hands to contend with.
Life is too complicated.

Thanks. I'm looking at it now. Sounds promising.
I only want the temperature up to 120ºF.

 

[clint53]

But maybe the best way is to check a aqueous parts cleaner site. Get something made for the application. The more heat, the better they work. But there's evaporation and burnt hands to contend with.
Life is too complicated.

I need 12 gallons.

LOL

 

[clint53]

Two possibilities:

Battery Pad Heater (11x18")

Magnetic Heater (300W 3x5")

Thanks much. The Kat's magnetic I really like.

 

[clint53]

Two possibilities:

Battery Pad Heater (11x18")

Magnetic Heater (300W 3x5")

Many thanks.
I ordered the Kat's.
Using the parts washer twice in a non-heated room, made me feel that I was wasting my time.
Clint

 

[Philbert]

Crock. Pot. Goodwill.

Philbert

 

[clint53]

Crock. Pot. Goodwill.

Philbert

I wish you had that idea 20 minutes sooner.

 

[Philbert]

I wish you had that idea 20 minutes sooner.

(See Post #8)

Philbert

 

[clint53]

(See Post #8)

Philbert

Yes you did and I read it.

 

[LoveStihlQuality]

Simple Green dulls some metals e.g. carbs.

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[cookies]

purple power 50/50 water, wear gloves it will eat your skin. wrap a heated blanket around the catch basin

 

[jellyroll]

la's totally awesome is what i recommend or mean green.