"Ignoramus13208" wrote in message
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On 2011-09-10, Steve B wrote:

"Ignoramus5263" wrote in message
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On 2011-09-10, Steve B wrote:

I looked for parts washing solvent, and I am finding that it is
a
lot
more expensive than other hydrocarbons like kerosene. I am
wondering,
why is this the case?

Any idea what is a relatively cheap way to get about 40-50
gallons
of
that stuff.

I shopped for it, and said fergeddabout it. That stuff is more than a
good
single malt scotch in some cases. I ended up with a mixture of stuff,
mostly water and oxy clean, plus a little paint thinner, and other
stuff
that has washed down there. But I don't use mine a lot. I really need
to
take it apart, and inspect, as I noticed a good bit of corrosion when I
first got it.

I'd be interested in a good cheap all around safe cleaner, too. I
ain't
spending that much for enough for my $15 yard sale 30 gal. Snap-On
unit.
Sorry, I'm just cheap.

What about straight kerosene? It should have a decently low
flammability and is good for dissolving grime.

i

Lastly I saw it at HD, it was about $10 per gallon. My tank is a 30
gallon
on end, so would take about 20 gallons. I guess I could shop it at a
supplier, and get it for less.


I have two of them right now (not that I need two, just happen to have
two at the moment).

Well, one tank is about 20 gallons, and another is 50-80 gallons... I
guess the big one will have to go.



#2 heating oil in 5 gal buckets is a lot cheaper than kerosene bought in
individual gallon jugs