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Cleaning cleaning solvent

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chuck130

12-05-2007 07:21:34




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The 30 or so gallons of solvent (varsol) in my parts washer is getting pretty black. If I let it sit for a few days all the suspended dirt settles out but the liquid is still goldy-black. Anyone know how to get it cleaner (filter media of some sort?)

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Slowpoke

12-07-2007 00:26:04




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 Re: Cleaning cleaning solvent in reply to chuck130, 12-05-2007 07:21:34  
How about an old Frantz oil cleaner? That's the toilet paper type. It keeps oil clean as a whistle. It should clean the solvent as well. Just don't run the heavy crud thru it or it will plug up too fast. Run the cleaned solvent into a second container, then clean out the tank and pour back the cleaned solvent. Be sure to use "double roll", 2 ply paper as the old rolls were 4.5x4.5" and I think 450 sheets. Today's toilet paper is about half that amount. Here's a tip for the best deal on paper: buy 2 ply and look for a price of 1� per square foot. The sq/ft is always stated on the package. So 350 sq/ft would be $3.50. Surprise, surprise! You have been paying a lot more, haven't you?

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chuck130

12-07-2007 11:17:55




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 Re: Cleaning cleaning solvent in reply to Slowpoke, 12-07-2007 00:26:04  
Bingo, thanks Slowpoke



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Slowpoke

12-07-2007 21:15:19




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 Re: Cleaning cleaning solvent in reply to chuck130, 12-07-2007 11:17:55  
I take it you have experience with Frantz or other brand toilet paper oil filter? I put one on a '65 International Travelall 304v8 at 900 miles and did not change the oil. When it got wrecked at 90,000, the oil was still nice and clean. Oil was only 35� back then, now it's getting past $1.50. Guess I should install a cleaner again.



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Dave Sherburne NY

12-06-2007 14:58:26




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 Re: Cleaning cleaning solvent in reply to chuck130, 12-05-2007 07:21:34  
Northern Hydraulics Filter



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Chris(WA)

12-05-2007 07:30:05




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 Re: Cleaning cleaning solvent in reply to chuck130, 12-05-2007 07:21:34  
I strain mine thru a doubled up section of an old sheet laid in a bucket when I dump out my cleaner.( Hardly ever.)Then add new clean solvent. I doesn't have to look crystal clear to work well.



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