I believe a viable alternative would be a used dishwasher. You can
also use bio-degradeable cleaners, such as Simple Green. If you have
a garage with a sink, you could easily install a dishwasher next to
the sink using standard plumbing.
If your sewage system can't handle having a dishwasher, then you're
probably on the right track. I'd scrape as much crud as possible off
manually, then use the Simple Green. A garden hose, a brush, goggles
and a rain suit sounds like the ticket in the meantime. ;=)
Solvent washers aren't that bad. Most of the solvent is recycled, and
it can be filtered. It's not highly volatile, and most of it stays in
the tank underneath. Not much of it evaporates.
MalcolmCox wrote:
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> Some time ago, there was discussion of use of water based detergents
> for parts washing.
> I have lost all traces of discussion and the links contained.
>
> I gather most modern shops are no longer using the solvent cleaner
> tanks of yore but have switched to hot water/detergent cleaners.
> I was about to buy a cheap solvent washer tank from Harbor Fright when
> I was recommended to go the hot water/detergent route.
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