So true,
I try to use kerosene very sparingly and always outdoors, away from the house. The question remains also, concerning the proper disposal of such liquids. A touchy subject.
Scott Gabriel
Cape Cod
> From: Bob Freitas <freitas1@pacbell.net>
\r?\n> Subject: [CR] WD 40 and cleaning solvents
\r?\n> To: "CLASSIC RENDEZVOUS" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
\r?\n> Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 11:49 AM
\r?\n> Over the years
\r?\n> WD 40 has been changed but is still basically Stoddard
\r?\n> Solvent. 50 years ago it was big stuff but as a Penetrant it
\r?\n> has been superseded by many other products.
\r?\n> Environmental considerations have changed most every item
\r?\n> that we might use to degrease a part. Ultrasonic Cleaners do
\r?\n> a nice job and are available at Harbor Freight for less than
\r?\n> $100. A CR favorite is your Dishwasher but it would take a
\r?\n> very understanding Partner to actually use it for degreasing
\r?\n> old parts.
\r?\n> I always recommend you think long and
\r?\n> hard before using Flammable chemicals for cleaning as you
\r?\n> are apt to burn down your house or garage.
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\r?\n> EASY DOES IT
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\r?\n> BOB FREITAS
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\r?\n> MILL VALLEY, CA
\r?\n> USA
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\r?\n> Time to call the Battleground