On Mar 23, 2004, at 1:55 AM, nick brearley wrote:
>
> At 22:28 21/03/04 +0000, you wrote:
>
>> What oil do people recommend for an old twin cylinder compressor ?
>> Looking at catalogues it seems to be mono grade either 30 or 40
>> weight.
>>
>> Would vehicle oil be suitable and multigrade ?
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Paul Humphries,
>> Stoke-on-Trent,
>> Staffs.,
>> UK.
>
> Hi Paul,
>
> Looking through the March RS leaflet I see they have Castrol Aircol MR
> compressor oil. It's described as being for rotary compressors but I
> imagine that the qualities (low foaming, good air release) would carry
> over to cylinder compressors. Only snag is that they list it in 20
> litre cans for #62.16, should be scope for improving on that. Probably
> FWB or some engineer's supply place can help you out.
>
Lubrication requirements for different sorts of compressors are
different. I wouldn't use a rotary compressor oil in a reciprocating
compressor I planned on keeping long.
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