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Comp-Freak
02-05-2006, 08:40 AM
I have a few little questions about oil and compressor. I know they were asked before, but I didn't managed to find the answers with the search function.

Well, first some info, compressor is a Tecumseh CAJ4461Y. It is 6100 BTU, 18,3 cc, 1/2 HP.

The questions I have:
- I thought mpb/hbp model compressors are also usable for pc cooling, is this true? My nephew isn't sure (a/c tech) but I thought it isn't a problem.
- You can use any oil for Propane? What oil should I get? POE, because I don't have to replace the oil when I regass with r402/404/507(one of those)?
I found this (http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showpost.php?p=550530&postcount=2) post of chilly regarding oil viscosity.
- What oil is used for r134a?

Just some questions to be sure. When I start building, I'll open a new thread with pics. I have all of the parts, so I'll start soon :D

Unknown_road
02-05-2006, 10:07 AM
well mpb/hpb will work but it will run pretty hot, so I recommend some air flow over it.

Oil, go for POE. works well with propane and with most other new gasses.
r134a is also POE.