Trane ERTHC Rotary Chiller Oil

[hyperion]

Could anyone confirm if the Trane 048E grade oil is the same as ISO Grade 68 or not?
I need to obtain an alternative source for the oil that this chiller requires, it is running on R134A.

[Lowrider]

Why do you need an other oil than the one specified?

[ChillyWilley]

I would suggest sticking with the manufacturer’s oil.

[hyperion]

Thanks for your replies. The reason for the enquiry was purely to try to obtain a comparitive price. In the absence of being able to achieve compatability have decided to purchase the Trane oil.

[FreezerGeezer]

Hey, Paz has to keep his job somehow! Seriously, I know what you're saying about Trane U.K. Parts, but it's the same with any manufacturer, anywhere. I needed 2 Daikin boards recently & they were just shy of $1000 each!!
I would be careful about putting anything other than what Trane reccomend into thier chillers though, especially if they're under warranty.
For what it's worth I vaguely recall being told that Trane oil doesn't have an exact equivalent. But don't hold me to that.

[Lowrider]

There are some oil types that are close but not near enough to what Trane specifies. So stick with the Trane oil, you'll keep the warranty!