Thread: Care of compressor

Thanks Gerhard for your response.

I think I am dealing with aged oil, may not have been changed for many years.

The oil I have in the shed, and will use, is 10W30 and not 30W40 as I incorrectly posted above.

Regards

Ian

Originally Posted by gerhard

forgot... as for the rusty tank, if it's a budget DIY grade compressor, have the tank checked from the inside when the drained condensate water shows clear signs of rust. If the machine would have been a reputable brand like Boge or Atlas Copco or Ingersoll, i would know that i could trust the steel quality, but with budget tanks from unknown origins and quality standards, i just wouldn't know for sure. I would even be more uncertain if i would let hired personnel or others under my responsibility near such a machine that has been standing idle and uncared for for a lengthy period of time. The steel gauge in these cheap tanks may have little reserves and steel on either sides of weld seems (known weak spots) are also the first spots to be attacked by rust. Loose powdery rust isn't much of a problem but flaky rust has gone deep enough in the metal to invest in a thorough check.

Thanks Gerhard,
This machine I've had since new, probaly 4-5yrs old now. Never in the weather but as I mentioned in my original post I've neglected to drain the tank for fluid. when I did rusty coloured water ran out.