Harbor Freight Tools' Parts Washer

[Wingnut]

A First Look

I bought the part-washer to aid in the restore project of the F-12 at the local dealer onsale for $69.00

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=7340

The instruction were easy to follow and it was total assembled in 20 minutes.

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I filled it with 5 gallons of "Simple Green" and 5 gallons of water for my cleaning solution. Sure Simple Green takes a little longer but it safer to use and its non-toxic and easy on the skin.

And it has a nice minty smell!!!

The pump provides adequate pressure, today we are really going to put it through it paces to see how well it holds up.

[Splicer]

I have always wanted a parts cleaner seeing as how my wife wont do it! :hide: ROF

[HydroHarold]

My wife used to wash some of my parts but not in the last few years! ROF

[Tau44]

How will did the simply green work? I have also wanted a parts washer but I thought all of it was pretty toxic stuff?

THanks,

Tau

BY the way where did you get the simple green stuff.

[Wingnut]

The Simple Green work good (1:1 ratio with water) for stubborn grease it is best to let the parts sit over night.
The toxic solvents have speed (some are flammable).

The non-toxic and non-fammable takes longer to clean.

To me the trade off is worth it


Tractor Supply Company and Costco sell it by the gallon!!!

[uproar90]

Thanks a bunch Wingnut...

Now I gotta go clean up the shed to find a spot for the parts washer. Have always wanted one, but figured they'd run a few hundred.

This is way too easy not to do. Guess I'll be re-arranging this weekend.

appreciate the tip!

[dirtybernie]

i have the same exact parts washer and i can also attest to its quality. i've had mine going on 8yrs and theres been no problems woth it. during the summer its used almost daily.

and i got a deal from a parts washer company on the solvent.

[bjepple]

That looks like a Harbor Freight Electric Concrete Mixer in the background. I've got the gas model and like it. Course before I put it together I had to paint it GREEN! (I'm not kidding, the paint was really thin and I figured I may as well make it match the tractor)

[Ingersoll444]

So what do you all use to clean with? I know wing has the simple green, but what about the rest? How is that stuf that Harbor freight work?

[Ingersoll444]

Hey Wing. When its dirty, and worn out how do you dispose of the Simple G/water mix?

I dont have the cash for the parts washer yet, but I was going to build a simple one out of a rubbermade tub to get me by.

[cadurning]

Bought on of those form HF a couple of years ago. It works great. I found that the Simple Green works good especially on aluminum. However, I found that when used with ferris metals, the metal rusts quickly after it's cleaned. I also found that the Simple Green leaves a residue on the parts that is easilly washed off with clear water.

[Wingnut]

Hey Wing. When its dirty, and worn out how do you dispose of the Simple G/water mix?

I dont have the cash for the parts washer yet, but I was going to build a simple one out of a rubbermade tub to get me by.


The county here has a local waste collection for solvents and oils I will dump it there.

[tjw in kans]

i got the same unit 2 years ago and its been working great, used purple power mixed with water. wish i would have removed the brass drain plug in the bottom when it was new and installed a valve to slowly release the old fluid when its time to change. i skim the bottom with a 6 inch plastic putty knife to remove the grease collected on the bottom and scrape it off into a gallon plastic jug that is cut off about 3/4 of the way up, helps keep the fluid cleaner. got a parts cleaner brush that has a hose attached that fits over the discharge spighot that works good with the cleaner flowing through the brush. also threw in a couple old silverware holders from the old dishwasher to hold small parts. also noted before i got 10 inches of insulation in the ceiling in my building , the heat would cause about 3 inches of fluid to evaporate a month during the summer. last winter i simply pulled the pump assembly out so it wouldnt freeze. i guess you have already figured out that the cleaned parts need to be rinsed with a garden hose. let us know if you find anymore tricks. also thought about adding a scotch brite pad over the fluid intake of the pump for a filter but havent tried it yet.

[Gene Wissink]

Wingnut
I see a multi use ladder in the background, I got mine at Lowes and I kept getting bad ones that got damaged in shipment and kept bringing them back. I got the third one and it operates so smooth that I have to watch out so I do not over extend it, did you have any troubles with yours?

[Wingnut]

Wingnut
I see a multi use ladder in the background, I got mine at Lowes and I kept getting bad ones that got damaged in shipment and kept bringing them back. I got the third one and it operates so smooth that I have to watch out so I do not over extend it, did you have any troubles with yours?

I got mine from Ganger in 1987 and it is about twice as heavy as the one I see forsale today. For 20 years it has been a great $250 ladder!