Parts Washer fluid recommendation?

[stanward]

What is a good and safe parts washer fluid to use?

I don't want anything flammable. Also, I will be using a cheap Chinese parts washer, so I don't know how well the pump is designed.


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[Hawke]

I've tried every type of fluid, and if you want to clean parts to get oil off, there is only one that works well. White spirit. Dries without a residue, removes oil, but not paint. However, flammable, and will probably dissolve your plastic pump.

I just bought a fuel pump and plumbed it in, and it works fine.

I dont think that white spirit on your skin will improve your life, so good gloves are important.

 

[bobcatdan]

I like kerosene. My first parts washer I filled with simple green.. Worked OK, but froze soild in winter. After two years it ate threw the parts washer.

 

[Superbec]

diesel works good , it's not so flammable as you might think , I also have 2 china part washers.

 

[John in OH]

I've been very satisfied with the cleaner from Tractor Supply ..... name something like PSC1000 ????

 

[Richard Cranium]

I use awesome from the dollar store, I get the half gallon refill size and then mix it 50/50 with winter windshield cleaner. Works great, Don't freeze and it is cheap.

 

[NOZZLEMAN]

Tractor supply stuff has been really great & high flash point too. Good Stuff

Good Luck

 

[SantaAna12]

Tractor supply stuff has been really great & high flash point too. Good Stuff

Good Luck

Agreed. Good stuff, good price on 5 gallons.

 

[engineer2]

Odorless paint thinner, also called mineral spirits or charcoal lighter fluid.

 

[mikebaker1129]

We use mineral spirits in our cheapie model that we "borrowed", 2 years ago from the mechanic shop.

 

[Marcm157]

I've been very satisfied with the cleaner from Tractor Supply ..... name something like PSC1000 ????

I've used this for over 5 years in my HF parts washer. . Works great, low odor and like others have said high Flashpoint.

 

[jobo1004]

For those to lazy to look it up themselves, here's a link.
http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/crown-psc-1000-parts-cleaner-5-gal?cm_vc=-10005