Harbor Freight Parts Washer

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I replaced the pump with a fountain pump from the garden center.
It does not "BOLT IN" just put it in the place where the other pump resided.
If you want a heater look at oil pan heaters, the pad type, used on cars in cold climates. I believe they are 120v. Put it on a timer.
I have used Simple Green.
Nick

My tank came from Northern Tools several years ago. It's similar to the HF but when I compared it was a bit better in how it was made. Yeah, still Chinese mass produced but a bit heavier, etc.
The pumps are pretty basic and universal as far as what I have. You can get replacements at Northern to this day.
The fusible link on the lid melts at about 160 degrees if I recall the requirements and can also be replaced which I believe is also a requirement.

The solvent I use is basically mineral spirits - beware some tanks/pumps state that they won't work with "solvent" - meaning no mineral spirits. I've used both and like the good old fashioned solvent but it's hard on people and gloves. I have to buy new gloves every few months but it's worth it, IMO. I compared the solvent at Northern for something like 70 bucks for 5 gallons to 40 bucks at Menards, and that's when I realized - gee, it's mineral spirits, just like for clean-up when you paint with oil based house paint, or certain caulking compounds.

The pumps like mine uses has a very simple slide-in filter than keeps chunks out.

My solvent tank is still buried in my shop equipment and stuff outside so I can't easily get to it to get a picture or other info, but I suspect the pump in mine would work in yours unless drastically different.

Kerosene works really well.

Little update to my wash tank and pump.
Was at HF looking for other things and came across a fountain pump think it was $20 so I bought it, will have to get part number & GPH thing works great.

I fitted rubber fuel hose to the pump and threw it in to the tank on the bottom. The pump has suction cups to hold it in place but they don’t hold too well. Hose could be a little longer so I can put the liquid right where I need it but for now it works. Be great if I could find a brush that has a hose on it so the liquid comes out the brush end.

Anyway I used 5 gal of Zep purple de-greaser cut with 5 gal of water and so far it has done a pretty good job of cleaning oily, greases parts for a project I am working on. I rinse the parts with clean water let dry and paint.

I should put the pump in a “reservoir” so it can pull cleaner liquid thru it and not the crud off the bottom from the parts I am cleaning.

I now need to get better lighting over the parts washer so I can see what I am doing!
Dave ----