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ohioscott

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I've got this sink and I've set it up to wash my hands on the one side and I'm contemplating using the other side as a parts washer let's say a 5 gallon pail underneath with a pump in it any thoughts good ideas how to accomplish it

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ohioscott

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I've got this sink and I've set it up to wash my hands on the one side and I'm contemplating using the other side as a parts washer let's say a 5 gallon pail underneath with a pump in it any thoughts good ideas how to accomplish it

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ohioscott

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Thanks. I'm trying to maximize my floor space by using the sink for double purpose

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I assume the sink is currently plumbed so that both sides drain into your waste line? If so, just re-plumb it so only the one side goes to the waste line. On the parts washer side, plumb it straight down (assuming there’s room to have it go straight down) into a bucket with a lid. Put a rubber grommet into the lid to fit tightly around the drain pipe. Grommets for the discharge from the pump and power cord too. Google parts washer spout and buy one of those, along with a pump obviously. Drill a hole in the rim of the sink to mount the spout, plumb it to the pump and voila, you’ve got a parts washer. Keep a stopper in the drain when not in use to keep water or other contaminants from getting into your PW solution. Maybe cut a board or piece of sheet metal to sit on top of the sink to keep stuff out too. Add a couple blocks to the underside of it to keep the sheet from wanting to slide sideways.
 
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jh87

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Addendum to my previous post, I realized I forgot to mention a switch to turn on the pump, get a 4” square metal box and a combo switch and device cover for it. Get a toggle switch and a receptacle as well as a short extension cord. Wire the extension cord to the switch and the switch to the receptacle. Mount this contraption close enough so you can plug in your pump to the receptacle but far enough away so that it’s not in the “splash zone” and now you can flip the switch to activate your pump.
 
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ohioscott

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Thanks. I got a good idea on mechanics of it. My biggest issue is possibly using a petroleum based solvent and not destroying the reservoir. And the grommet idea makes good sense.

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jh87

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Solvent based PW solutions are often sold in 5 gallon buckets. Just use the bucket it comes in. The biggest thing is to make sure the pump you buy works with solvents. Most of the inexpensive ones available are for aqueous solutions.
 

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I like jh87 idea to put a board over the top of the pw side .... maybe put it on hinges so when you open it up is a splash guard for the sink side?
 

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I like jh87 idea to put a board over the top of the pw side .... maybe put it on hinges so when you open it up is a splash guard for the sink side?
Maybe with a center hinge so it can flip over to allow only one to be used at a time. I have a future PW project and I have been buying parts in preparation of said project. I plan on using an aquarium air pump with windshield washer nozzles [antique style, a piece of tube(Brass/copper +/-,?)] to cause a cleaning action and my current thought is for the use of a quarter sheet orbital sander attached to the bottom of the tank for agitation through vibration of the cleaning agent. I also plan to use an overflow type plug something like this: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B002CRBU4E/?tag=atomicindus04-20 consider placing baffles in the pump tank below to separate the solids by sediment [and a screen wouldn't be the worse idea either] and an upper baffle to prevent the floaters from passing back into the pump reservoir [with a skimmer if volume/use dictate. I also have and plan on using an oil filter set-up like the PW guy on you-Tube has. https://www.partswasherupgradekit.com/
Just some thoughts for your consideration. Harry
 
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