[Shop-talk] Dishwashers in the garage

[Eric J Russell]

> This weekend, I installed a dishwasher in my shop.

Years ago I read that NASA needed a way to clean electronic circuit boards 
and found that ordinary dishwasher powders in a household dishwasher was the 
most effective and efficient.

I doubt there are any engine parts that would be harmed by a dishwasher & 
soap. Ferrous metals will rust if not quickly dried & painted of course. 
Also be aware that most dishwashers have a heating element under the bottom 
rack. Don't let plastic parts come in contact with the heating element as 
they would likely melt.

Eric Russell
Mebane, NC