hot tank

firebird · 11-20-2020, 01:54 PM

building a hot soak tank for engine parts cleaning--any recommendations for the caustic mix or brand of cleaning solution---thanks-DON

Tom Goldman · 11-20-2020, 01:59 PM

I've had good results using Red Devil lye .
I used a heavy duty plastic storage bin and a 1500 watt immersion heater just for doing stuff like heads and manifolds .
Since its water based it can be left to evaporate leaving only the solids to dispose of.

pmrphil · 11-20-2020, 02:03 PM

Check with Goodson supply, automotive engine rebuilding supply house, they'll sell to you.

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firebird Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 52 Likes: 1 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	hot tank building a hot soak tank for engine parts cleaning--any recommendations for the caustic mix or brand of cleaning solution---thanks-DON

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Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,474 Likes: 885 Liked 859 Times in 234 Posts	Re: hot tank I've had good results using Red Devil lye . I used a heavy duty plastic storage bin and a 1500 watt immersion heater just for doing stuff like heads and manifolds . Since its water based it can be left to evaporate leaving only the solids to dispose of. __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

11-20-2020, 02:03 PM	#3
pmrphil Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: CT Posts: 456 Likes: 1,796 Liked 346 Times in 150 Posts	Re: hot tank Check with Goodson supply, automotive engine rebuilding supply house, they'll sell to you. __________________ Phil Molski PMR Performance S/C 1623