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	* [[Shop Recycling]]		* [[Shop Recycling]]

	[[Category:~~Definitions~~]]		[[Category:Parts washers]]

Jonathan: /* Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective */

2012-01-04T19:22:51Z

Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective

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	=== [[Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective]] ===		=== [[Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective]] ===

	[[Image:slcbc_parts_washer.jpg\|~~Park Tool: Heated Parts Washer~~\|left\|thumb]]		[[Image:slcbc_parts_washer.jpg\|Rewired timer switches at the [[Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective]]\|left\|thumb]]

	They used a solvent parts washer for 5 years and never cleaned their solvent, they just put more in as it slowly evaporates -- due to the dry climate, and people taking small quantities out of the tank, they go through ~10 gallons a year. Because of this the solvent is far from clear in color and the sludge just sits undisturbed on the bottom -- but it works just as well as new solvent.		They used a solvent parts washer for 5 years and never cleaned their solvent, they just put more in as it slowly evaporates -- due to the dry climate, and people taking small quantities out of the tank, they go through ~10 gallons a year. Because of this the solvent is far from clear in color and the sludge just sits undisturbed on the bottom -- but it works just as well as new solvent.

Jonathan at 19:19, 4 January 2012

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	=== [[Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective]] ===		=== [[Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective]] ===

			[[Image:slcbc_parts_washer.jpg\|Park Tool: Heated Parts Washer\|left\|thumb]]

	They used a solvent parts washer for 5 years and never cleaned their solvent, they just put more in as it slowly evaporates -- due to the dry climate, and people taking small quantities out of the tank, they go through ~10 gallons a year. Because of this the solvent is far from clear in color and the sludge just sits undisturbed on the bottom -- but it works just as well as new solvent.		They used a solvent parts washer for 5 years and never cleaned their solvent, they just put more in as it slowly evaporates -- due to the dry climate, and people taking small quantities out of the tank, they go through ~10 gallons a year. Because of this the solvent is far from clear in color and the sludge just sits undisturbed on the bottom -- but it works just as well as new solvent.

Jonathan: /* Ultrasonic */

2012-01-04T18:36:01Z

Ultrasonic

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	=== Ultrasonic ===		=== Ultrasonic ===

	[[Image:~~steam_parts_washer~~.jpg\|Jenken: PS-40（with Timer & Heater）Ultrasonic Cleaner (10 Liters)\|right\|thumb]]		[[Image:ultrasonic_parts_washer.jpg\|Jenken: PS-40（with Timer & Heater）Ultrasonic Cleaner (10 Liters)\|right\|thumb]]

	No chemicals, just water and ultrasonic vibration, and parts came out brand new looking, even in hard to reach spots you can't scrub. Just soak, vibrate and dry off. You could even evaporate the water out the remaining gunk to reduce what you have to [properly] dispose of.		No chemicals, just water and ultrasonic vibration, and parts came out brand new looking, even in hard to reach spots you can't scrub. Just soak, vibrate and dry off. You could even evaporate the water out the remaining gunk to reduce what you have to [properly] dispose of.

Jonathan: /* Types of Parts Washers */

2012-01-04T18:35:42Z

Types of Parts Washers

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	=== Heated ===		=== Heated ===

	[[Image:park_tool_parts_washer.jpg\|Park Tool Heated Parts Washer\|right\|thumb]]		[[Image:park_tool_parts_washer.jpg\|Park Tool: Heated Parts Washer\|right\|thumb]]

	Expect to pay over a $1000 for a basic heated tank, make sure the warranty is good for when the heating element burns out.		Expect to pay over a $1000 for a basic heated tank, make sure the warranty is good for when the heating element burns out.
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	=== Steam ===		=== Steam ===

	[[Image:steam_parts_washer.jpg\|Renegade Parts ~~Washers~~ TMB 4000 Parts Washer (20 gallon)\|right\|thumb]]		[[Image:steam_parts_washer.jpg\|Renegade Parts Washer: TMB 4000 Steam Parts Washer (20 gallon)\|right\|thumb]]

	Just use water.		Just use water.

	=== Ultrasonic ===		=== Ultrasonic ===

			[[Image:steam_parts_washer.jpg\|Jenken: PS-40（with Timer & Heater）Ultrasonic Cleaner (10 Liters)\|right\|thumb]]

	No chemicals, just water and ultrasonic vibration, and parts came out brand new looking, even in hard to reach spots you can't scrub. Just soak, vibrate and dry off. You could even evaporate the water out the remaining gunk to reduce what you have to [properly] dispose of.		No chemicals, just water and ultrasonic vibration, and parts came out brand new looking, even in hard to reach spots you can't scrub. Just soak, vibrate and dry off. You could even evaporate the water out the remaining gunk to reduce what you have to [properly] dispose of.

Jonathan at 18:26, 4 January 2012

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	=== Steam ===		=== Steam ===

			[[Image:steam_parts_washer.jpg\|Renegade Parts Washers TMB 4000 Parts Washer (20 gallon)\|right\|thumb]]

	Just use water.		Just use water.

Jonathan at 18:19, 4 January 2012

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	~~[[Image:parts_washer.jpg\|Generic 20 gallon Parts Washer\|right\|thumb]]~~

	Most shops will have a '''parts washer.''' They are nothing more than a tub that holds some kind of parts washing fluid. Sometimes they will have a pump to circulate the fluid, others will even heat up the fluid to make it more effective.		Most shops will have a '''parts washer.''' They are nothing more than a tub that holds some kind of parts washing fluid. Sometimes they will have a pump to circulate the fluid, others will even heat up the fluid to make it more effective.

	== ~~Purchasing~~ ==		== Types of Parts Washers ==

	A simple 20 gallon solvent parts washer will cost under $100 at [http://www.harborfreight.com/ Harbor Freight]. Expect to pay at least over a $1000 for a basic heated tank, make sure the warranty is good for when the heating element burns out.		=== Solvent ===

	== Parts ~~Washing Fluid ==~~		[[Image:parts_washer.jpg\|Generic 20 gallon Parts Washer\|right\|thumb]]

	~~Which~~ will ~~require some kind of~~ [~~[solvent~~]~~] or cleaning liquid~~.		A simple 20 gallon solvent parts washer will cost under $100 at [http://www.harborfreight.com/ Harbor Freight]. If the tank evaporates too much and the submersible pump burns out, [http://www.harborfreight.com/ Harbor Freight] has a $12 replacement.

	~~===~~ [~~[Solvent~~]~~] ===~~

	Automotive shops use a [[solvent]] that requires [[Nitrile gloves]] (to prevent skin contact, prolonged contact can result in liver damage) and proper ventilation. Automotive shops also have large greasy parts, so they tend to hire services to swap out their solvent for roughly $80-$100 per month. There is no need for that frequency if for cleaning bicycle parts. If you buy solvent directly from a supplier it will cost roughly $60-$80 to fill up a 20 gallon parts washer.		Automotive shops use a [[solvent]] that requires [[Nitrile gloves]] (to prevent skin contact, prolonged contact can result in liver damage) and proper ventilation. Automotive shops also have large greasy parts, so they tend to hire services to swap out their solvent for roughly $80-$100 per month. There is no need for that frequency if for cleaning bicycle parts. If you buy solvent directly from a supplier it will cost roughly $60-$80 to fill up a 20 gallon parts washer.
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	* '''Solvent Cons:''' Odor, hazardous material disposal, [[Nitrile glove]] expense.		* '''Solvent Cons:''' Odor, hazardous material disposal, [[Nitrile glove]] expense.

	~~At the~~ [[~~Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective~~]] it ~~has been 5 years~~ and ~~they have never replaced their solvent, they just put more in as~~ it ~~slowly evaporates -- due to the dry climate~~, and ~~people taking small quantities out of the tank, they go through ~10 gallons a year~~. ~~Because~~ of ~~this the solvent is far from clear in color and the sludge just sits undisturbed on the bottom~~ -- ~~but~~ it ~~works just as well as new solvent~~.		=== Heated ===

			[[Image:park_tool_parts_washer.jpg\|Park Tool Heated Parts Washer\|right\|thumb]]

			Expect to pay over a $1000 for a basic heated tank, make sure the warranty is good for when the heating element burns out.

			Simple Green can be used, while it doesn't work as well as solvent it smells good and you don't need gloves. To make it work even better it should be heated. However it does break down over time, and it can mold. Regardless of how bio-degradable it was pre-use, it is now mixed with non-biodegradable petroleum based products. Refer to [[shop recycling]] to learn how to dispose of hazardous materials.

			=== Steam ===

			Just use water.

	~~One time they let the tank evaporate too much and the pump burned out which should always be submerged. Luckily [http://www.harborfreight.com/ Harbor Freight] had a $12 replacement.~~		=== Ultrasonic ===

	~~=== Bio-degradable Cleaners ===~~		No chemicals, just water and ultrasonic vibration, and parts came out brand new looking, even in hard to reach spots you can't scrub. Just soak, vibrate and dry off. You could even evaporate the water out the remaining gunk to reduce what you have to [properly] dispose of.

	[[~~Image:park_tool_parts_washer.jpg\|Park Tool Heated Parts Washer\|right\|thumb~~]]		== Examples ==

			=== [[Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective]] ===

			They used a solvent parts washer for 5 years and never cleaned their solvent, they just put more in as it slowly evaporates -- due to the dry climate, and people taking small quantities out of the tank, they go through ~10 gallons a year. Because of this the solvent is far from clear in color and the sludge just sits undisturbed on the bottom -- but it works just as well as new solvent.

	~~Simple Green is~~ a ~~great example, while it doesn't work as well as solvent it smells good and you don't need gloves. To make it work even better it should be~~ heated. ~~However it does break down over time,~~ and ~~regardless of how bio~~-~~degradable it was pre~~-~~use,~~ it is ~~now mixed with non-biodegradable petroleum based products~~. ~~Refer~~ to ~~[[shop recycling]] to learn how to dispose of hazardous materials~~.		Given the health concerns and smell of solvent, this was replaced with a modified a heated parts washer. The on/off switches for the heating element and the submersible pump were been replaced with timer switches -- so it is IMPOSSIBLE to leave on over night. This prevents having the heating element and pump burn out and having to replace the parts washing fluid. They purchase Oil Eater Cleaner Degreaser from Grainger and dilute it 1:3 with water.

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

	* [[Shop Recycling]]		* [[Shop Recycling]]

	[[Category:Definitions]]		[[Category:Definitions]]

Dustingram at 14:02, 25 January 2011

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	== See Also ==		== See Also ==
			* [[Shop Recycling]]

	* [[~~Shop Recycling~~]]		[[Category:Definitions]]

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