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Safety Tip of the Month August 2023: Recirculating Cleaning Solution

(Getty Images, Photo Illustration by Barry Falkner)
(Getty Images, Photo Illustration by Barry Falkner)

Steve Thompson, Contributing Columnist

Be careful when using a recirculating cleaning solution for cleaning old gas and diesel tanks. The mixture can easily become diluted and catch on fire. Most professional cleaning machines are serviced and have a safety latch that closes the lid if a fire occurs. Make sure it is operable.

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-- Write Steve Thompson at Ask The Mechanic, 2204 Lakeshore Dr., Suite 415, Birmingham, AL 35209, or email mechanic@progressivefarmer.com, and be sure to include your phone number.

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