Is r404a compatible with alkylbenzene oil?

LabRat23

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• Jul 8, 2005

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I have yet to find a deffinate answer to this question. I have seen some places simply state: "not compatible with alkylbenzene oil" but I have also heard of people using it. Anyone here know if it is or under what conditions there would be a problem?

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man_utd

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• Jul 8, 2005

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Honestly, why bother? POE oil works perfect and is very easy to find. Is there some reason that you must use alkylbenzene?

 

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sandman001

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• Jul 9, 2005

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It should work, but POE is a better choice.

 

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Well my compressor already came charged with alkylbenzene oil. So my next question is how do I change the oil? Do I have to get it all out before I put the POE in or do I just drain it the best I can and full it back up.

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sandman001

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Drain it the best you can, and put the same amount in as you took out. You'll never get it all out, but if you can get a good majority it'll be fine.