RE: Parts Cleaning Tank Recommendations?

["Gary H." <62to65mopar@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I think water-based systems are designated as such by the parts tank 
manufacturer. Otherwise, as you note, corrosion happens, even rust in 
the tank may show up. I would not want a tank sitting full of mineral 
spirits lying around either! What water based solvent did you use? 

Thanks,
Gary H.   


Dave64 wrote:
> 
> Dennis,
> 
> I bought an inexpensive 20 gallon parts tank 2 years ago and used a 
> water b=
> ased solvent.  I don't recommend it.  That solvent promoted corrosion in 
> th=
> e tank pump, and it didn't work very well, either.  I finally drained it 
> al=
> l out, and for now the tank is empty. Having the tank is nice and 
> convenien=
> t, though.  I just need to decide on what to put in it that will work 
> bette=
> r.  I've been using mineral spirits in the mean time - just a jug in 
> small =
> amounts - not in the parts tank.  I don't know that I want the tank 
> sitting=
>  full of mineral spirits when not in use.
> 
> Dave
>  


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