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Thread: Checking/adding compressor Oil
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17-08-2008, 03:50 PM #1
Checking/adding compressor Oil
Is the any level gauge to monitor oil level in the compressor. I have tried to find some indication but can't. Wherever I charge a system or attach manifold to observe pressure/temp, I always find oil leakage in small quantities and over a period of time it may result in considerable loss of oil. Also how do we add oil in the system, some pump or anything else.Best regards
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17-08-2008, 10:41 PM #2
Re: Checking/adding compressor Oil
On hermetic compressors used in AC systems there is not an oil sight glass normally.
As compressors get bigger then sometimes you will find a sight glass.
To add oil you need a manual oil pump such as that shown in this link...
http://www.tequipment.net/Robinair14388.asp
The loss of both oil and refrigerant is one reason for not connecting guages unless absolutely necessary.
Unless there has been a leak or a major item failure you should not need to connect guages.Brian - Newton Abbot, Devon, UK
Retired March 2015