Parts Cleaner question

[pano]

I picked up a small parts cleaner at Harbor Freight about a year ago and am getting around to setting it up.

The Degreaser I bought at Harbor Freight is non-corrosive, non flamable, and biodegradable but has ventalation warnings and contains 2-Butoxyethanol and sodium metasilicate (?).

I am thinking of using simple green which is non-tox and biodegradable but does not have all the ventalation warnings.

I want to put the unit in my basement.What are you using for degreaser, concentration and where do you have it located?

[Skyboy8950]

As a general rule, I NEVER use anything from Harbor Freight on anything I actually value. Also, what are you cleaning?

Oh, did I mention, don't use anything from Harbor Freight?

[crag antler]

As a general rule, I NEVER use anything from Harbor Freight on anything I actually value. Also, what are you cleaning?

Oh, did I mention, don't use anything from Harbor Freight?

Not that I have ever bought from them, but why??
Have a catalog but use it as a reference of tools.
Is quality= low prices??

[Skyboy8950]

Everything seems to break after .75 uses. If I can't trust a hammer from Harbor Freight, I'm not going to trust their chemicals on my bike. Yes, price is in direct relation to quality.

[pano]

I plan to use it to degrease engine parts, aluminium, zinc plated bolts, maybe some small painted steel items.

I can see your point about questioning the quality of the Harbor Freight products given the cost.

[Skyboy8950]

Also, degreaser is cheap. You can pick up a can a Gunk for a few bucks. I've used that before, works well. If you do plan to use what you have, test it on some inconspicuous parts first. Good luck!

[bradleymaynar]

This is my general rule for Harbor Freight. If you're not an expert and frequent user of their tools, you'll be fine.

I don't expect may professionals to use Harbor Freight as their main source of tools. If you're going to buy the tools they offer, don't expect them to hold up as well as a higher priced, name brand tool.

While HF may not be for the professional, it serves the Saturday mechanic well.

Brad bt

[duaneage]

Simple Green and Purple Power can damage Aluminum if the metal is hot, purple power will damage it even cold so you need to dilute and rinse it off afterwards. These cleaners, while non-toxic, can create a vapor hazard of agitated enough, The mist they form will burn your nose and eyes. I would setup under a window and even put a fan in the window to be sure.

Safety-Kleen has chemicals that clean and are rated for this. I would look into getting some of their stuff.