Crockpot Question

akjgardner Fri Dec 25, 2015 1:35 pm

My Daughter got me a small crockpot for cleaning my engines. My question..... Are the fumes from the antifreeze harmful or do I need to take it outside and what temperature should I cook them at?

andrew Fri Dec 25, 2015 2:17 pm

Placing it in a well ventilated area outside of the house proper is the safest. I use mine in the garage since it's closed off from the rest of the house and I can crack the garage door if any odor builds up. I set the heat to where it's hot to the touch -- probably in the 130° to 160° range -- you don't want it to boil at all. I use full strength antifreeze (NOT the environmentally safe brand). It will attack some plastics and can cause discoloration of aluminum if left too long, so check regularly.

rsv1cox Fri Dec 25, 2015 2:34 pm

What Andrew said. But I have let mine boil however unintended with no ill effects. On badly soiled engines I have found that it takes 6-8 hours in the pot to do an acceptable job, lightly dirty engines around 4-6 works well. It works wonders to unstick parts and take-down screws. Almost common place for me anymore to heat before disassembly, no more stripped or hogged out screw heads.

I avoid the fumes, but with a wind shift I have smelled them. Not nice but nothing the typical gas station jockey hasn't inhaled before.

akjgardner Fri Dec 25, 2015 5:55 pm

Thanks for the help guys

Mark Boesen Fri Dec 25, 2015 7:41 pm

I once left a grungey Fox .35 in the cockpit overnight on high, turned it a cool army green color!

getback Sat Dec 26, 2015 7:00 am

Way to go Joe , I have been tring to find me a small /cheap crock for cleaning with no success yet , Bob (rsv1cox) is the master from what I have seen a bring basket cases back to as new condition as I 've seen Santa

getback

rsv1cox Sat Dec 26, 2015 7:38 am

getback wrote:Way to go Joe , I have been tring to find me a small /cheap crock for cleaning with no success yet , Bob (rsv1cox) is the master from what I have seen a bring basket cases back to as new condition as I 've seen getback

Yeah, I'm the master disaster Eric. Smile

I found mine in a flea market for $3.00

akjgardner Sat Dec 26, 2015 7:58 am

getback wrote:Way to go Joe , I have been tring to find me a small /cheap crock for cleaning with no success yet , Bob (rsv1cox) is the master from what I have seen a bring basket cases back to as new condition as I 've seen getback

Eric, My Daughter got this one at wallmart for 8 bucks.

andrew Sat Dec 26, 2015 8:07 am

I forgot to mention that you don't need to dump the antifreeze after one use. It's good until it starts to get pretty grungy. After use, I just skim off anything that might be floating on top of the liquid then store the remainder in the pot with the lid on. The old formula antifreeze apparently has a sweet flavor and is attractive to pets, so make sure that dogs and cats cannot get access --- it's pretty deadly.

akjgardner Sat Dec 26, 2015 8:32 am

andrew wrote:I forgot to mention that you don't need to dump the antifreeze after one use. It's good until it starts to get pretty grungy. After use, I just skim off anything that might be floating on top of the liquid then store the remainder in the pot with the lid on. The old formula antifreeze apparently has a sweet flavor and is attractive to pets, so make sure that dogs and cats cannot get access --- it's pretty deadly.

Thanks Andrew

Mark Boesen Sat Dec 26, 2015 4:36 pm

I used the crook pot method a lot to clean up swap meet "jewels". You can find them at good will or salvation army for a few bucks, works great, just don't forget you left them in there!

getback Sun Dec 27, 2015 9:04 am

I will have to check those places out , wal mart is out of stock at 8.97 . Thanks Mark , O hey do you leave the lid on while cooking ? getback Very Happy

andrew Sun Dec 27, 2015 9:48 am

The Rival 2 quart pot ($8.96) is the one I use. I like the small pot since it holds most any engine and takes less antifreeze -- you need enough to ensure everything is covered.

I leave the top on -- it fits loosely enough that vapor can escape, but seems to hold the odor down (I don't mind the smell of antifreeze, however). Since I have animals, I also don't have to worry about them or the neighbor's getting into it.

Mark Boesen Sun Dec 27, 2015 12:44 pm

Yes, leave lid on and use in well vented area, fumes are toxic.

akjgardner Sun Dec 27, 2015 2:47 pm

Thanks for all the help guys, Got a couple cooking as we speak

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