Parts washer pump options

[warren57]

need a pump for my petroleum based solvent parts washer.

Not many places to buy a submersible type pump for use with petroleum solvents and very costly!

I was thinking of using a standard auto fuel pump mounted on the exterior of the unit with a hose from the tank to the pump and a discharge hose to the brush cleaner. Maybe even a replaceable auto fuel filter. Being 12volt really doesn't matter.

Anyone tried something like this? Or have any other thoughts on low cost pumping modifications?

 

[Falcon67]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WQYGQG/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Falcon67]

Note sure if you can read this:
http://www.network54.com/Forum/74182/thread/1412979245/Parts+Washer+Upgrade!

 

[wnstwolf]

Graingers little giant has worked for over 10 years submerged in their solvent for same duration. Prior pump that came with HF washer did not survive a year in the solvent.

 

[mikegt4]

Great link Falcon67 except that the photo of the finished unit must be photoshopped, it looks like a sparkling clean swimming pool, not a parts washer!

 

[Spareparts]

302 Ford oil pump with the hex shaft attached to a small air motor. Pump submerged and air motor mounted to the side of the parts washer. A air flow control valve mounted to the motor and you have variable speed for control of the fluid feed, running it slow you don't use all that much air.

 

[Rex_A_Lott]

I'm still using the one Pop made over 40 years ago...it was a pump from a kerosene furnace. 110V motor, driven by a rubber type shaft, had its own replaceable filter element. Pretty sure he got it for free from a guy up the street who had a heating/AC business. Good Luck.

 

[TractorJeff]

I think HotRod magazine in the 70's featured an article using a 12v fuel pump for a "Low-Tech" solution?
Probably not Politically Acceptable nor Fuzzy-Feel Good Safe now!