Rick, that's a terrible, sad story. I can't imagine how your friend must
have felt.
I had the same experience others mentioned about paint lifting and pumps
failing. I decided next time I'd get a better one, and did so from Eastwood.
It's powder coated, and this time, no more problems. For the fluid, I figure
if I can't get it clean with a non-flammable fluid, I'll pitch the part and
buy new. So far Simple Green has been fine.
Mark
On Feb 17, 2008 7:33 PM, Rick <patton@suscom-maine.net> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I was always one to use kerosene or even gasoline at times but a word of
> caution. Three years ago a good friend lost his teenage son when the son
> dropped a trouble light near a parts washer filled with kerosene. In the
> ensuing fire the washer spilled it's contents and the son burned to death
> on
> the shop floor. My friend has since returned to work in the same shop and
> everyday is a struggle.
>
> I'd insist on a regular non-flammable washer fluid.
>
> Rick Patton
> 75 TR6sci
> http://pattonmachine.com/
>
>
> > Of John North
> > Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2008 7:07 PM
> > To: Triumph 6 Pack
> > Subject: [6pack] Parts washers
> >
>
> > Anyone use one of these stand-up types with the flexible hose?
> > Normally I use a plastic bucket and kerosene, but I'm thinking about
> > buying something like this:
> >
> > http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=7340
> >
> > or this
> >
> > http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=94994
> >
> > The manuals say not to use kerosene or other flammables, but the store
> > clerk said mineral spirits is OK. Not sure that mineral spirits is
> > any less flammable than kerosene - anyone know better?
> >
> > Any advice appreciated.
> >
> > John North
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