Bench Top Parts Washer

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I just recieved a request to make a few bench top portable washers such as the one on:http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalogThe fab is fairly simple but I need some help on figuring out what type of pump to use. I basically want something that will plug into a 120v outlet and have the abilty to run for fairly long periods of time without failure. Any ideas where to find a decent pump that would work for this? The tank with have about 6 gallons of volume.Thanks
Reply:How about pump that is used for decorative water fountains?  May not work for hydrocarbon based cleaners, but I would give it a shot with the water based cleaners.Just a thought.Butch W.Butch W.Lincoln 180C MIGThermalArc TA 185 - WP-20 TorchMiller 375 X-treme Plasma CutterVictor Journeyman O/A Set
Reply:Good idea, I dont see why it wouldnt work though. I'll just put synthetic lines running from it instead of rubber
Reply:Why not buy a parts washer pump and raise the price accordingly?Here is one example:http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...6774_200006774
Reply:I just used a winscreen washer pump off a car on mine, used the same set up for a cooling water pump on a lathe, 9 yrs later and they are still working ok.steve
Reply:"Strongly" recommend using a pump specifically made for parts washers. Any other pumps could become an explosion hazard especially in use for flammable cleaners/solvents.Co-Own CNC shop:Miller :1251 plasma cutter, MaxStar 700 TIG/Stick, & XMT 456 Multiprocess Welder.&  2 Hypertherm HPR260's Plasma CutterSorry I had a bad stroke but now I am back.
Reply:How'd you handle the difference in voltages?   Car runs off of 12v DC, or am I missing something? Originally Posted by welder8ukI just used a winscreen washer pump off a car on mine, used the same set up for a cooling water pump on a lathe, 9 yrs later and they are still working ok.steve
Reply:For sure on the parts pump... lots of liability there here is a pic of mine if it helpsThere has  gotta be something reasonable out there of good quality ...depending on the budget as mine is from clarke its junk but it has worked for a few years in the heat down here. But disposable wont work next time I need it now LOL.about 100.00 bucks for a good one not plastic hmmmm?Lincoln 225 Tombstone,Miller Big 20,Hobart 180,150' Argon,A/D hobart hood 22 Ton Log splitter,79 F350 dump eats 4.75 TONS and still turns cutters,grinders,And a  Hypertherm POWERMAX 30
Reply:Originally Posted by dellwasHow'd you handle the difference in voltages?   Car runs off of 12v DC, or am I missing something?
Reply:Originally Posted by dellwasWhy not buy a parts washer pump and raise the price accordingly?Here is one example:http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...6774_200006774