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Re: [6pack] Parts washers

To: "John North" <johncnorth@gmail.com>, "Triumph 6 Pack"
Subject: Re: [6pack] Parts washers
From: "Rick" <patton@suscom-maine.net>
Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:33:19 -0500
Hi,

I was always one to use kerosene or even gasoline at times but a word of
caution. Three years ago a good friend lost his teenage son when the son
dropped a trouble light near a parts washer filled with kerosene. In the
ensuing fire the washer spilled it's contents and the son burned to death on
the shop floor. My friend has since returned to work in the same shop and
everyday is a struggle.

I'd insist on a regular non-flammable washer fluid.

Rick Patton
75 TR6sci
http://pattonmachine.com/


> Of John North
> Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2008 7:07 PM
> To: Triumph 6 Pack
> Subject: [6pack] Parts washers
>

> Anyone use one of these stand-up types with the flexible hose?
> Normally I use a plastic bucket and kerosene, but I'm thinking about
> buying something like this:
>
> http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=7340
>
> or this
>
> http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=94994
>
> The manuals say not to use kerosene or other flammables, but the store
> clerk said mineral spirits is OK.   Not sure that mineral spirits is
> any less flammable than kerosene - anyone know better?
>
> Any advice appreciated.
>
> John North
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