In one of the active threads I noticed a comment about the poster not having a parts cleaner/cleaning tank. So I thought I would show you my parts cleaner.
It uses a household sink (free from someone upgrading their kitchen), a 20L metal drum, a gear pump, electric motor, 2 automotive oil filters and fittings, some taps, plumbing pipe and fittings, hoses and a parts cleaning brush.
The pictures tell the story - nothing too complicated about it. The basin on the right is used for cleaning parts and the one on the left for draining them. I use kerosene for cleaning but you could use any liquid composition of your liking. The filters collect most of the crud and are mainly there to stop metal getting into the pump. Being a gear pump it will handle dirt and some chunky bits but this will ensure it lasts a little longer than if it were unfiltered. The large ballcock valve is closed when not in use to prevent evaporation.
Eventually I want to get an old dishwasher and run it with caustic soda to clean parts.
It uses a household sink (free from someone upgrading their kitchen), a 20L metal drum, a gear pump, electric motor, 2 automotive oil filters and fittings, some taps, plumbing pipe and fittings, hoses and a parts cleaning brush.
The pictures tell the story - nothing too complicated about it. The basin on the right is used for cleaning parts and the one on the left for draining them. I use kerosene for cleaning but you could use any liquid composition of your liking. The filters collect most of the crud and are mainly there to stop metal getting into the pump. Being a gear pump it will handle dirt and some chunky bits but this will ensure it lasts a little longer than if it were unfiltered. The large ballcock valve is closed when not in use to prevent evaporation.
Eventually I want to get an old dishwasher and run it with caustic soda to clean parts.
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