Mine's rolled over and spilled it's guts on the floor
Air con pump oil ?
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Martinaston
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Does anyone know what it's called ?
Mine's rolled over and spilled it's guts on the floor
Mine's rolled over and spilled it's guts on the floor
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Incitatus
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If the refrigerant used is R134a you need a Polyol Ester oil in there.
If you speak to a local refrigeration company they should be able to help you.
Alternatively Dean & Wood (www.dean-wood.co.uk) have an oil called Emkarate in 1 litre tins for around £10 if I remember correctly. I think the grade is RL 32H but they can advise.
Remember the oil is highly hygroscopic so make sure it is not exposed to air for too long, and seal the compressor if you're changing the oil before refitting it to the system. If the oil absorbs too much moisture it turns acidic and can cause premature failure of the compressor.
If you speak to a local refrigeration company they should be able to help you.
Alternatively Dean & Wood (www.dean-wood.co.uk) have an oil called Emkarate in 1 litre tins for around £10 if I remember correctly. I think the grade is RL 32H but they can advise.
Remember the oil is highly hygroscopic so make sure it is not exposed to air for too long, and seal the compressor if you're changing the oil before refitting it to the system. If the oil absorbs too much moisture it turns acidic and can cause premature failure of the compressor.
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Martinaston
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Cheers
It's not just some old stale condensed refrigerant wallowing in the pump then ?
It's not just some old stale condensed refrigerant wallowing in the pump then ?
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Incitatus
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No, R134a boils at -26C under atmospheric pressure so it won't hang around as a liquid in the atmosphere.Martinaston wrote:Cheers
It's not just some old stale condensed refrigerant wallowing in the pump then ?
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Brianmoooore
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IIRC, this oil is particularly nasty to humans as well.
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Agreed Brian.
Still have a horrid patch of skin on my left arm from an encounter with a blown fridge compressor. 7 years later and its only just looking like skin again.
Martin, be careful dude !
Still have a horrid patch of skin on my left arm from an encounter with a blown fridge compressor. 7 years later and its only just looking like skin again.
Martin, be careful dude !
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Brian / Ant,
I think you may be refering to a different oil. We use this oil at work and it requires no special handling. Here's a safety data sheet: http://www.hrponline.co.uk/documents/pd ... /RL32H.pdf
I'm not sure about previous refrigeration oils, but with Polyol Ester for use with R134a you should handle with the same precautions as you would normal oils.
I think you may be refering to a different oil. We use this oil at work and it requires no special handling. Here's a safety data sheet: http://www.hrponline.co.uk/documents/pd ... /RL32H.pdf
I'm not sure about previous refrigeration oils, but with Polyol Ester for use with R134a you should handle with the same precautions as you would normal oils.