DIY Vortex Separator for a Solvent Parts Washer

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This is how I designed and built a Vortex Separator aka Hydrocyclone for my parts washer.
Part 1, the Parts Washer Build: • DIY Dry Sump Parts Washer
I used 3/8 pipe for the central top pickup, but I would not use it again. I would use a 1/4 size or 1/2 size throughout for all the input/output adapters, just to reduce the different sizes used as well as try and get cleaner fluid from the pickup in the middle.
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@michaelmarra1392 Жыл бұрын

Well done. Great detailed instructions with visuals to match.

@fredio54 Жыл бұрын

The conical ones are due to fitting size on the crap outlet. What you really want is the in coming fluid to reach a low velocity such that crap can fall out of it despite being drawn in up the centre column. That takes diameter. My 2c. :-)

@fredio54 Жыл бұрын

Ie the downward movement of high mass crap beats the very slow upward flow of fluid. Same applies in many systems. The cyclone style puts the crap in the very slowest moving/downward moving column and the fastest upward is in the centre which is inherently clean.

@roysonparsons3300 Жыл бұрын

Good info. One question. I see in your other video that you have three adjustable outputs into your cleaning tank. Could you set these so that you are using the full pump flow instead of adjusting the voltage to the pump? For example, the straight down output could be selectively opened to adjust the pressure to the nozzle or the brush. That way you’d get the full 3 gallon flow through the vortex separator.

@Martinwilliamdesign Жыл бұрын

Yes, and actually that was the original intention of that design. I like running it slower just because it's less wear and tear on the pump and it's quieter, plus there's a lot of splashing at higher flow rates. I'll probably add a tube/hose to the bottom output that can take more flow with less splashing to help with this. Maybe create a smaller bucket to wash smaller parts with a higher flow rate. The hardware for the three outlets was $100 so if I did it again I might just do the variable speed control with only one or two outlets, and a smaller vortex separator.

@roysonparsons3300 Жыл бұрын

@@Martinwilliamdesign Hi Martin. Got a brainstorm overnight. What if I use a two way splitter and feed one leg with a valve back into the solvent can. That seems like a way to control the flow rate from the 3 gph pump to the washer without making turbulence in the washer sink. Also, I’ve only had the spray spout in my parts washer, and as you know it tends to overspray and make a mess. I have been planning to install the brush wand instead. I’m thinking maybe the brush works better anyway. You have both in your parts washer, do you find the spout is worth having compared to the brush?

@Martinwilliamdesign Жыл бұрын

@Royson Parsons I use both the nozzle and the bush for different things. The problem with my brush is that the host tends to collapse and get pinched. If I did it again I would buy a higher quality one with a better tube (and will make this update to mine someday soon). The recirculation plumbing could work. I personally like the idea of flooding more though my parts rather than just pumping it back into the tank. I would consider just adding a bigger tube to the bottom of the tank. Maybe welding on a new one or drilling it out and using standard sink drain hardware, using fuel safe RTV sealant instead of plumber's caulk

@fredio54 Жыл бұрын

Is that a SoCal accent? Don't take offence but it sounds a bit camp :-D

@Martinwilliamdesign Жыл бұрын

Lol I don't even know. I grew up on the east coast but have lived in SoCal for like 10 years? Who knows what my "accent" is anymore.

@fredio54 Жыл бұрын

@@Martinwilliamdesign I'll take that as a yes! Thanks for being a good sport :-)