I just bought a new air compressor. The instruction sheet recommends synthetic compressor lube for 100% duty cycle. The duty cycle is reduced to 60% when using petroleum lube.
Then they have a list of compatible and non-compatible stuff that can be in the downstream piping system. Among the non-compatible items are:
neoprene
natural rubber
a whole bunch of other common plastics and rubber compounds
and POLYCARBONATE!
Aren't the bowls on nearly all air line water separators and lubricators made of polycarbonate??
And since there is always a little bit of the oil mixed in with the air, will this stuff eat up my car tires from the inside out?
Thanks.
Then they have a list of compatible and non-compatible stuff that can be in the downstream piping system. Among the non-compatible items are:
neoprene
natural rubber
a whole bunch of other common plastics and rubber compounds
and POLYCARBONATE!
Aren't the bowls on nearly all air line water separators and lubricators made of polycarbonate??
And since there is always a little bit of the oil mixed in with the air, will this stuff eat up my car tires from the inside out?
Thanks.
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