[R-390] Synthetic Oil

[Tom Nicholson]

That would make sense to this ole guy!!!

Tom

W1ALZ



On 7/25/2014 3:51 PM, rbethman wrote:
> This "may" be a mantra for HVAC, BUT, I would add a caveat.
>
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>
> The specific issue that is mentioned regarding HVAC "sleeve" bearings, 
> is "most likely" a reference to "sintered bronze bearings".  These are 
> porous, and causing a glaze on them *would* be significant.  They are 
> "prelubricated" at time of manufacture, and oiling them during 
> maintenance, the recommended oil IAW the manufacturer would be the 
> best path.
>
> Bob - N0DGN
>
>
>
> On 7/25/2014 3:12 PM, Tom Nicholson wrote:
>> Barry & All,
>>
>>     Having been raised in a family of HVAC workers, I was taught 
>> early on that when lubing a "sleeve bearing" motor to always use 
>> non-detergent, as the detergent additive would "glaze" the sleeve 
>> bearing and cause premature wear. It did seem to work for heating 
>> circulators and  aqua boosters. Would this not apply to Mobil 1 , 
>> etc. ??? Just asking
>>
>> Tom
>> W1ALZ
>
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