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Re: Parts Washer Warning

To: Malaboge <Malaboge@aol.com>, tkrause@cedar-rapids.net,
Subject: Re: Parts Washer Warning
From: On the Mark <otmc@bc1.com>
Date: Sat, 04 Apr 1998 11:24:56 -0800

Thank you for the warning Nick


At 01:24 PM 4/4/98 EST, Malaboge wrote:
>
>In a message dated 98-04-03 14:41:52 EST, you write:
>
><< 
> 
>  I set up a filter system on my washer using a remote filter adapter for
> automotive filters,simply run the output of the pump to the filter and then
>connect the flex hose
> thingy to the output of the filter.I use either used oil filters,(except the
>ones off my diesel
> rabbit--YUK!!)or cheap new filters. >>
>
>
>Guys-
>Allow me to interject here on an important point...
>Please do not use "used" oil filters on your setup. Lead from your engine
>bearings accumulates in the oil filter when on the engine, you then run
>solvent thru the filter on the tank, and the solvent is quickly polluted with
>the lead. Bare hands in the solvent, and breathing the vapors, result in
>poisoning yourself with the lead.
>
>I already weigh enough...I don't need any extra "heavy" metal...
>    Nick in Nor Cal
>


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