>Date: Sat, 8 Apr 2000 14:34:03 -0400
>From: "Robert Duquette" <RobertDuquette@Sympatico.ca>
>Subject: ISO 32
>Hi guys!
>Well ... I picked up my compressor last night and with my usual luck, the
>handle bolts did not come with it. :(
>But, my question is: the manual says to use SAE 30 industrial grade
>compressor oil. All that I have been able to find so far is ISO 32 or ISO
>68 compressor oil. ( both of which have industrial in their descriptions )
>Does anyone know how these relate to SAE 30?
>The Campbell Hausfeld 1-800-543-6400 hot-line doesn't answer. I'm not sure
>if I can get there from here.
>I just spent 2 hours driving from store to store and I'm frustrated.
>Robert Duquette
>Ottawa ON Canada
>http://www3.sympatico.ca/robertduquette
>RobertDuquette@Sympatico.ca
>'65 RHD BRG Sprite
Robert,
I can't help with the ISO grades, but I use any good motor oil. In fact I
have gone to a 5W30 multigrade because in cold weather the compressor would
groan and pop the breaker. The lighter oil cured the problem.
Fred Pixley
Napanee, Ontario, Canada
fpixley@kingston.net
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