Because of everyone's constant reminder of my (now ancient) Fluif faux
pas, I am careful to check spelling. And toward that endeavor, I have
to say that it is spelled "Naphtha"! :)
Joe
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Randall
Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2005 10:56 AM
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: RE: Parts Cleaning Solvent suggestions--no naptha!
> See, I said someone would come up with a reason for not using
something
> that works so well! :)
Not to mention that it's lots safer than gasoline, which is what I used
to use.
Naphtha's minimum flash point is 122F, meaning you can't light it when
it's
cooler than that. You probably don't want to heat it, but it's going to
be
tough to light it without a wick of some sort (like old fashioned
cigarette
lighters, which used naphtha as fuel). And, all parts washers (like the
one
from HF/Enco) are equipped with a fusible link that will close the lid
if the
solvent catches fire.
IOW, you'd have to work at it really hard to even singe your eyebrows,
let alone
burn your garage. I'm not saying it couldn't be done, but it's not
easy.
Randall
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