[AT] [External] Degreaser

[Spencer Yost]

Cool.  Just a heads up.   Double check that label.  Electrolysis typically uses washing powder as opposed to lye(though I understand both work).

Spencer Yost

> On May 24, 2019, at 12:50 PM, Mike M <meulenms at gmx.com> wrote:
> 
> Thanks Spencer, I think I actually have some Red Devil lye in the shop, from when I tried electrolysis on a rusty part.
> 
> Mike M
> 
> 
>> On 5/24/2019 9:20 AM, Spencer Yost wrote:
>> You can make your own simple green/purple power using lye and water. That’s basically all those products are, then dyed different colors for branding. Plus you can make it stronger or weaker as needed. Robeic(sp???) has a product that is 100% lye granulates and it is widely available at Lowe’s and tractor supply. Red Devil is the old standby, but I find it’s availability spotty.
>> 
>> Recipes for various strengths and safe mixing instructions are widely available on the Internet.   Lye is no joke, so use splash proof goggles and rubber gloves for the mixing.  
>> 
>> Spencer Yost
>> 
>> On May 24, 2019, at 12:16 AM, Mike M <meulenms at gmx.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> Thanks for the suggestions guys, I will report back how things go, and what I end up using.
>>> 
>>> Regards,
>>> Mike M
>>> 
>>>> On 5/23/2019 5:55 PM, Mitchell Daly wrote:
>>>> I've had very good luck with Simple Green. Used in an ultrasonic parts cleaning machine, it does a fantastic job. I would think that with a low pressure tip, you could use it in solution in a pressure washer. You might try going to the Simple Green website and ask them  the question about applying with a pressure washer. 
>>>> 
>>>> Whatever you finally determine that does the best job, be sure to post your results/methods here for the group.
>>>> 
>>>> Mitch Daly
>>>> md31043 at msn.com
>>>> 
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>>>> From: AT <at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com> on behalf of Gunnells, Brad R <brad-gunnells at uiowa.edu>
>>>> Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2019 5:02 PM
>>>> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
>>>> Subject: Re: [AT] [External] Degreaser
>>>>  
>>>> When soaking some engine parts I've really come to like Simple Green. You can get it in a spray bottle as well as jugs. Might spray on and let soak a bit and see how it does.
>>>> 
>>>> Brad
>>>> 
>>>> On 5/23/19, 3:36 PM, "AT on behalf of Mike M" <at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com on behalf of meulenms at gmx.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>     Hi all,
>>>>       I have a few pieces of equipment, namely a 72" finish mower and a
>>>>     brush hog that tend to blow grease out of the vent creating a mess. I'd
>>>>     like to power wash them, and fill the box with 00 grease (these machines
>>>>     owe me nothing). Problem is that I do not believe the power washer alone
>>>>     will do it. Any recommendations for what I could pre-treat the greasy
>>>>     areas with so the power washer can do a better job. I'm also looking for
>>>>     something similar to what you find in quarter car washes using the
>>>>     "pre-soak" selection, it kind of dissolves the dirt, so it rinses away
>>>>     easier. My tractor sat over the winter in a stall adjacent to our
>>>>     chicken coop, and it's so dusty, it's hard to even determine what color
>>>>     it is.
>>>>     
>>>>     Thanks,
>>>>     Mike M
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