The video attached below details a few improvements I’ve made to my 20 gallon parts washer. There are four items described:
1. A platform made from plywood with swivel castors to act as a base for the unit to allow moving the washer around the shop.
2. Added an external filter to allow for filtering the cleaning fluid while the fluid is being circulated by the pump.
3. Extended the tank drain external to the tank footprint to allow for easy and hassle-free draining of the cleaning fluid.
4. Modified a common “chip clip” by attaching a large magnet to the clip to allow for convenient storage of the solvent gloves.
These additions to this inexpensive washer have made the tank easier to use and maintain. In a future post I’m intending to provide detailed information regarding the cleaning solution I use in this washer, as I view this as an important topic.
For those that may not care to view the video, the photos below illustrate the gist of the four enhancements.
Just wonder for the drain extension what type of piping did you use I went to a couple of Big Box stores and we could not figure out the thread on the drain plug for a pipe. any help would be appreciated Thanks parts list for all mods would be Outstanding Thanks again
The fittings used on my parts washer are all 1/4″ pipe thread.
You are also correct that most big-box stores do not stock these small fittings, at least in my area. Consequently I get my small pipe fittings at a local mom & pop old-fashion hardware store as they carry a wide variety of pipe fittings and sizes. If you don’t have a similar hardware store near you, you might try an ACE, True Value, or one of the other national hardware stores. If they don’t have what you need, they can probably order the parts for you.
In terms of the specific items used for my tank, here’s a simple list, again, all are 1/4 inch pipe thread:
* Nipple from bottom of tank to first elbow: 1 1/2″ long
* 90 degree elbow
* long horizontal pipe: 5″ long
* 90 degree elbow
* close nipple (threads into top of ball valve)
* ball valve
* 2″ nipple (threads into bottom of ball valve)
Keep in mind, these dimensions are what worked in my particular case, your situation may vary. Measure carefully before purchasing anything.
Thanks for the question and I appreciate the comment about creating a parts list for projects. I see what I can do in this regard with future postings.
Thanks found what I needed. Works great.
here’s where I found at great upgrade kit for my HF parts washer
https://www.partswasherupgradekit.com/