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Oil Traps Protect the Compressor

All vapor-carrying lines in a system should have an oil trap to ensure proper oil return
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John Tomczyk
April 8, 2022
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Even though the circulated refrigerant is the working fluid required for cooling, lubricant or oil is needed for lubrication of the compressor’s moving mechanical parts.
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Optimizing HVAC Contractor Productivity with All-Purpose Spray

Industrial-grade corrosion inhibitor, lubricant, and cleaner prevents and removes rust
Del Williams
December 31, 2020
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For HVAC contractors to be optimally productive on the job, stopping the accelerated corrosion of metal components and facilitating maintenance is essential.
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Royal Purple: Refrigeration Lubricant

February 5, 2018
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This line of polyolester (POE) lubricants is specifically designed for air conditioning and refrigeration compressors. These lubricants are formulated from high quality materials, using a customized manufacturing process.
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Inside Refrigerant and Oil Relationships

The two must be soluble in one another
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John Tomczyk
October 2, 2017
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Under normal conditions, there will always be a small amount of oil that escapes a compressor’s crankcase and is circulated with the refrigerant throughout the system. It is for this reason that refrigerant oil and the refrigerant itself must be soluble in one another. It is the velocity of the circulated refrigerant that carries the oil back to the compressor’s crankcase. If the two were not soluble in one another, this phenomenon could not happen.
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WD-40 Co.: Multi-purpose Grease Line

April 24, 2017
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The WD-40 Specialist Grease line includes Superior Performance True Multi-Purpose Grease, Heavy-Duty High Temperature Grease, Heavy-Duty Extreme Pressure Grease, and Marine-Grade Water Resistant Grease. The products are interchangeable with each other, meaning they won’t cause cross-contamination issues that compromise performance or effectiveness.


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WD-40 Co. Offers $10,000 Prize in Its Top Challenges Countdown Contest

To win, share a video or photo showing how to use a WD-40 Specialist product to solve tough challenges
February 1, 2016
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WD-40 Co. is giving customers a chance to win $10,000 by showing how they use WD-40® Specialist® products to solve tough challenges at work or at home. Entrants just need to submit a video or photo showing how they use a WD-40 Specialist product to get the job done for a chance to win $10,000.


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