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haha not really much up with the title but it's an attention getter...sorta lol
Anyways I've been planning and ordering parts to build my own custom R404a direct die unit. The compressor I bought was a brand new Embraco 1/5 HP compressor, small condenser that will fit in a server tower, and i'm going to be building a custom evap.
Anyway I thought that the compressor would come without any oil because it's brand new, but oh was I wrong. Here is my problem, the compressor is rated for R134a but I want to use a bettter gas than that to acheive lower temps.
I know that 1/5th hp is borderline weak for R404a but I'm willing to try. Anyways would I need to swap oil to use R404a? If I do, I just won't use it, i'll go with another gas. Anyone know what gasses will work with r134a type oil?
Thanks a ton you guys
Anyways I've been planning and ordering parts to build my own custom R404a direct die unit. The compressor I bought was a brand new Embraco 1/5 HP compressor, small condenser that will fit in a server tower, and i'm going to be building a custom evap.
Anyway I thought that the compressor would come without any oil because it's brand new, but oh was I wrong. Here is my problem, the compressor is rated for R134a but I want to use a bettter gas than that to acheive lower temps.
I know that 1/5th hp is borderline weak for R404a but I'm willing to try. Anyways would I need to swap oil to use R404a? If I do, I just won't use it, i'll go with another gas. Anyone know what gasses will work with r134a type oil?
Thanks a ton you guys