Parts wash pump??

[JohnFreeman]

I've got all the stuff for a parts washer (not much needed... a metal tank!)
but wonder what is used for the fluid pump? I'm probably going to use a water based solvent.

Any suggestions?

Thanks
John

 

[Frank]

HF sells fountain pumps and they work fine. That's what I used. $10 - 20

 

[cglasgow]

My Northern parts washer came with a pump that had instructions showing typical installation in a fish pond....

 

[bilko1]

HF sells fountain pumps and they work fine. That's what I used. $10 - 20

I saved one from the scrap pile. I was going to use Desal fuel as washer fluid. Will a founton pump work in that as well?

 

[Lump]

My pond pump has been working fine all summer with mineral spirits. Came with HF parts washer unit. But instructions for pump were all about a "fish pond pump". And those instructions said to not use pump with anything but water..."NO solvents". I suspect that may have had to do with legal ratings, liabilities, etc.

 

[Vinko]

Little Giant makes pumps in the USA for under $100.

 

[JohnFreeman]

My pond pump has been working fine all summer with mineral spirits. Came with HF parts washer unit. But instructions for pump were all about a "fish pond pump". And those instructions said to not use pump with anything but water..."NO solvents". I suspect that may have had to do with legal ratings, liabilities, etc.

Believe me , that little "no solvents" statement wouldn't protect anyone from anything in a product liability suit revolving around a pump shipped with a solvent tank. While I'm not an attorney, I do work in the electronic design and manufacturing industry and we're often drilled on legal/liability concerns.

I'd chalk it up to the fact that HF sells junkie stuff that's often not suitable for its intended use, but has a good staff of lawyers.

 

[Jared]

I have used a 12v automotive fuel pump and a batery, beat spending 100....

 

[cnc-me]

Get a Little Giant pump, and save yourself a lot of hassle.
See this parts washer build below.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79372

 

[Vinko]

I think I have an extra good, working, used Little Giant pump around here. Let me find out the model no. if you're interested.

 

[Graymills - Craig]

My pond pump has been working fine all summer with mineral spirits. Came with HF parts washer unit. But instructions for pump were all about a "fish pond pump". And those instructions said to not use pump with anything but water..."NO solvents". I suspect that may have had to do with legal ratings, liabilities, etc.

Usually that's because the solvents cause swelling in the seals.

 

[Lump]

Usually that's because the solvents cause swelling in the seals.

I assume the same thing. But when I asked that question of other GJ forum folks, a couple of them answered that they had been using the cheapo HF units for years. So, I decided to give it a try, and see what happens. If (when?) it fails, I'll get a higher quality pump to replace it.

 

[Danglerb]

Good cheap pump, is an oxymoron. I've been looking for a cheap Flotec for months, but my idea of cheap and good haven't intersected with price yet. HF and others I think sell the same stainless steel "bilge" pump, but its 12v, and dubious quality.

 

[cheap bastard]

A swap meet electric fuel pump with a small valve in line to set the flow to the desired amount.

 

[eborcim]

washing machine pump..make sure you get the motor too from that freebie on the curb