[SEL] Spam> Spam/Phish> Parts washer

[Tony & Jackie]

Tom,
I did that with an old Whilrpool dishwasher to clean car engine 
parts.  I built a frame out of coat hanger wire and stretched some 
very fine steel mesh screen over it.  I set this screen over the 
bottom of the unit so it would filter the drain water before it ran 
through the pump.  I then zip-tied a sock over the outlet hose and 
just draped it over the side of my utility sink.  I used natural 
orange based degreaser detergent in it and never had any problems 
until the motor died from a failed bearing (unrelated).

At 10:48 AM 5/28/2007, Tom wrote:
>GE just recalled our old dish washer, and I opted to replace it  instead of
>exchanging the defective parts. I have been wondering if it is  practical
>disconnect the drain valve add a nylon stocking filter and try to 
>use  it as a
>parts cleaner. Has anybody tried this, or will the grit and  grime 
>destroy the
>plastic innards.
>
>Tom