DIY Dry Sump Parts Washer

Martin William Design

Martin William Design

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I turned a cheap parts washer into an advanced engineering marvel! This is how I did it!

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Parts Washer Upgrade Bill of Materials (Links to Amazon are affiliate links and I will get a small commission for any qualifying purchases)

Qty Item Source
Main Parts Washer Upgrades - this will get solvent and vent lines up to the top  
1 Parts Washer https://www.harborfreight.com/20-gall...
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1 Solvent https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pro...
1 Drain Valve https://amzn.to/3Yig81P
5ft 3/8" ID Fuel Line (Clear) https://amzn.to/3EpPNqT
5ft 1/2" ID Fuel Line (Black) https://amzn.to/3Xlpust
1 SeaFlow Gear  Pump https://amzn.to/40R6PHN
2 1/2" Barbed Bulkhead Fitting https://amzn.to/3K4F74q
1 3/8" Barbed Bulkhead Fitting https://amzn.to/3HNqGyY
1 Remote Filter Mount Kit https://amzn.to/3luJMm7
1 Filter https://amzn.to/3K6rzFx
6+ Hose Clamps (For 3/4" OD Hose) https://amzn.to/3xfeCl8
1 DC 12v Motor Speed Controller https://amzn.to/3YJtFzd
1 12v/12a AC/DC Power Supply https://amzn.to/3E2rFdI
1 Waterproof Electrical Box https://amzn.to/3jNSBXJ
1 Steel 5-gallon Sump Bucket https://amzn.to/3IjZSYA
1 Steel Bucket Lid https://amzn.to/3IkTnF5
1 1/2 NPT 1/2 Barb Elbow (main line) https://amzn.to/3IgHpfx
1 1/2 NPT 3/8 Barb Elbow (Vent Line) https://amzn.to/3luHAen
3ft 3-Wire Potentiometer Extension Cable https://amzn.to/40R8MUD
1 Plywood Mouting Board Approx 24" x 18" Local Store
4 4" Risers, Wood or Whatever Local Store
n/a Screws and tools as needed Local Store
 
Top Junction Fittings - Modify per your desired layout  
2 1/2 NPT Bulkhead Fitting https://amzn.to/3HXCKhe
1 1/2 NPT Elbow https://amzn.to/3jSQoKt
1 1/2 NPT Cross https://amzn.to/3E3s8wd
4 1/2 - 1/4 NPT Reducer https://amzn.to/3llFw8c
4 1/4 NPT Ball Valve (metal handle) https://amzn.to/3YHUjbK
1 Flow-Through Brush https://amzn.to/3RTldLy
1 3/8 Barb 1/4 NPT Adapter https://amzn.to/3llFHjS
3 1/4 NPT Elbow https://amzn.to/40SVlU4