Question for Brad, etal- Ethanol
Posted: Tue May 27, 2003 1:59 pm
Brad,
I've been chasing down a random weird devit/sludge problem that may be kiln paper/kiln wash/regular devit/kiln brick/saw blade slurry/ etc related - a ghost in the machine type problem. While researching, I found in the archives your adamant statement not to use denatured alcohol to clean the glass. I use it pretty much exclusively because I find it to evaporate out so cleanly without residues as long as I don't let it dry on the glass without wiping. I have not had any divit/sludge problems (except for float)but this new process I am working on is really touchy and I am ruling out all the "usual suspects" and now down to the regular citizens.
Please give me your thoughts on denatured alcohol and why it is not a good agent to use for cleaning. I do notice that isopropyl removes blood stains better from the glass, which is an interesting chemical note. If the problem doesn't go away, I'll be back and outline it for the group to chew on. I've read a ton on the topic in the archives and elsewhere.
Regret I have been slacking on participation- just been jamming. I even had to re-register on the site and figure out the new format.
Best Regards,
David Knox
I've been chasing down a random weird devit/sludge problem that may be kiln paper/kiln wash/regular devit/kiln brick/saw blade slurry/ etc related - a ghost in the machine type problem. While researching, I found in the archives your adamant statement not to use denatured alcohol to clean the glass. I use it pretty much exclusively because I find it to evaporate out so cleanly without residues as long as I don't let it dry on the glass without wiping. I have not had any divit/sludge problems (except for float)but this new process I am working on is really touchy and I am ruling out all the "usual suspects" and now down to the regular citizens.
Please give me your thoughts on denatured alcohol and why it is not a good agent to use for cleaning. I do notice that isopropyl removes blood stains better from the glass, which is an interesting chemical note. If the problem doesn't go away, I'll be back and outline it for the group to chew on. I've read a ton on the topic in the archives and elsewhere.
Regret I have been slacking on participation- just been jamming. I even had to re-register on the site and figure out the new format.
Best Regards,
David Knox