Solvent for dissolving asphalt tar?
"Jon Danniken" wrote in message
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Howdy,
I need to dissolve some asphalt potting tar off of a transformer (metal
content). In the past when I have done this, I have used gasoline, which
does work. The usual technique is to put the unit in a bucket of the
solvent and let it sit for a few days, brush off whatever is soft enough,
and repeat until a sufficient amount of tar is removed to allow access to
the innards.
Now, however, being somewhat more cautious, I am entertaining thoughts of
using a less volatile solvent, in the interest of safety. Ideally, I
won't be giving up too much solubility in the process
I have narrowed it down to a few choices, diesel, kerosene, naptha
(Coleman fuel), or paint thinner (mineral spirits). Diesel would be about
as cheap as gas, which is a plus, but I am unsure as to it's ability to
dissolve tar.
Any thoughts on which would be the best solvent for dissolving asphalt
tar?
Thanks,
Jon
Stoddard solvent.
Note the word *solvent*.
That's its intended purpose.
Harold
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