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.
Regards.
Nick Brearley
Just up the road in Wilmslow
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