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SteveB

03-10-1999 08:43:38




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Just brain storming here. I have been thinking about building a parts cleaner and would really like to be able to heat the cleaning solution (not going to use a solvent based cleaner). Any ideas on how to do that on the cheap?




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Bob

03-12-1999 23:02:37




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 Re: parts cleaner in reply to SteveB, 03-10-1999 08:43:38  
Steve, Bob M named my unit to a T. I made a small hot tank from parts found in hot water heaters. To keep it simple I used a 1500 watt 110 volt screw-in type heating element to heat it and a heater thermostat to control the temp. I also lined the out side with 1"Dow foam and covered it with sheet metal. I used heavy gage expanded metal to build a cage around the elememt and also used a GFI in the circuit. It also has a cover and stainless steel pump that came from a discarded whirl pool tub to circulate the caustic soda solution. It holds about 50 gallons of solution and only takes a couple hours to get the water hot. The element has lasted for years and only needs to be cleaned out from time to time. Keep it covered and unplug when not in use and it will be ready to go the next time you need it. This is one of the best and cheapest way to degrease steel and iron parts you will find. Good luck, Bob

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Bob M

03-10-1999 17:03:15




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 Re: parts cleaner in reply to SteveB, 03-10-1999 08:43:38  
How about a couple of electric water heater elements (and a thermostat of course), screwed into couplings welded below the low water level in your washer?

Quick, cheap and safe if properly set up...



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SteveB

03-11-1999 12:40:12




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 Re: Re: parts cleaner in reply to Bob M, 03-10-1999 17:03:15  
Thought of that. I like the idea, I just need to provide some protection for the heater element.



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Mike

03-11-1999 12:55:13




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 Re: Re: Re: parts cleaner in reply to SteveB, 03-11-1999 12:40:12  
Protection for the heating element is easy if you can find an old "Shorty" water heater that still works. I'm guessing you're goint to want a pump of some kind to move the stuff around? If so, you pump out of the sump then through a filter or strainer (just to catch the big chunks) and then into the "Water Heater". The outlet of the water heater will be what you use to squirt parts (via a hose and/or hose-brush combo). The one I had worked great till it grew legs ! The thing is that when you shut off the pump, the water heater will stay full and keep the heating elements from going up in smoke. If you are going to use a water based solution like a strong detergent, be sure to have a glass lined heater tank as some of the solutions are corrosive over the long term. And ALLWAYS use the safety stuff for your body parts (gloves, goggles, apron and rubber boots to name a few possibilities) as needed.

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