I bought 5 gallons of super agitene today. They have a version with a
higher flashpoint of 141 degrees, which makes it a little safer than
mineral spirits. My parts washer has a lid that closes automatically if
it senses high temperature. I keep all sorts of things in my shop that
are flammable, so I'm not especially worried about this. I think I will
try to add some sort of a filter system. Thanks for everyone's
reply. John Mitchell
On 7/20/2011 12:00 PM, Gil Fuqua wrote:
> Check with a local supplier for a 'high flash point' solvent. The higher
> flash point adds a measure of protection but you should always close the top
> on your parts washer when you are not using it. It reduces evaporation and
> reduces the chance for something that might ignite the solvent. In addition,
> the closed top snuffs out the source for oxygen to feed a fire.
>
> If your parts washer has a lower barrel that houses the solvent and is pumped
> up through a nozzle for cleaning, you can make a few improvements to the
> washer that will extend the solvent's life. Add a filter in the pickup line.
> I used a spin on filter adapter and use large hydraulic filters that I buy in
> bulk for cheap. The filter catches a lot of the particulate junk that gets
> suspended in the solvent.
>
> Extend the drain line to almost the bottom of the barrel, then add about 5-10
> gallons of water. The solvent will drain at the bottom of the tank under the
> water line and float to the top. The larger junk will be partially filtered
> out as it rises through the water. This system works well but you end up with
> a nice layer of sludge at the bottom of the barrel that has to be cleaned out
> periodically.
>
> Gil
> Nashville
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