Plastic parts washer solvent....

[Junkman]

I inherited a plastic parts washer, because the heating element in it went bad, and the manufacturer replaced the entire unit under the warranty. They didn't want the old unit back, so it was given to me for a token sum. I just don't know what solvent to use in it, since it doesn't heat the solvent, and I know that some solvents will attack the plastic. Suggestions please.... Thanks Junk...

 

[W-Cummins]

Yeah, fix the heater and run the correct water /detergent mixture in it. The heating element can't be that much and I'm sure that the place that makes the washer doesn't make it but rather purchases it, from stock.

William...

 

[krusty the clown]

how about kerosene?

 

[Vicegrip]

Yeah, fix the heater and run the correct water /detergent mixture in it. The heating element can't be that much and I'm sure that the place that makes the washer doesn't make it but rather purchases it, from stock.

William...

That is my take too.
Hydrocarbon based solvents will likely not work for long and the cleaner might not have any fire containment devices such as a drop lid with heat link. I will bet that a plastic tank with heat system is intended for water based solvent only.
Water based systems work well but in my experience only when heated. Replace the heating element and use the proper solvent mixed to the right concentration. I recomend that you only use true hot tank solution and one that has a rust preventer. The right stuff makes a world of difference. If you can't get the original heater fixed you might be able to fine a drop in type drum heater that you can use. 140+ is a good temp I run mine at 160. Hot as hell but the parts come clean and flash dry almost as I pull them out of the cleaning camber. A quick shot of compressed air in the nooks and ports and it is clean, dry and rust free.

 

[Uncle Buck]

how about kerosene?

I agree with Krusty, it should not attack the plastic so i think you would do just fine with it.

 

[Junkman]

Anyone ever try this product???????? http://www.ultraoneusa.com/ The is impressive... This is the same company that is removing the rust from the Belvidere that was burried in OK.

 

[bmwpower]

Anyone ever try this product???????? http://www.ultraoneusa.com/ The is impressive... This is the same company that is removing the rust from the Belvidere that was burried in OK.

I dunno but the owner is a member on here. Probably in the thread about the car. IM him.

 

[TheToolMan]

we have 4 plastic parts washers at work, They are called the simple green machine. We get the 55 gallon drums of the industrial simple green, It is non corrosive and smells good to boot,

 

[TheToolMan]

we have 4 plastic parts washers at work, They are called the simple green machine. We get the 55 gallon drums of the industrial simple green, It is non corrosive and smells good to boot,

 

[Danglerb]

I was thinking simple green or a VERY small amount of normal stuff for a dishwasher (not dish washing liquid it foams too much).

 

[TheToolMan]

The regular simple green has birch extract in it and when it is heated it rekeases a real strong odor, You got to get the clear stuff, It really works well in our repair shop