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Old 07-08-13, 12:45 PM   #5
WyrTwister
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Originally Posted by mejunkhound View Post
R-22 Capella oil (aka no wax no detergent, otherwise like in your car)

R-410A POE

You don't know if you have 22 or 410A? Then you need to do a LOT of reading on the web, here or other places before asking inane questions (as ACH implied, but too nice to say right out <G>)

Have never heard of a mini-split having one of the old type unsealed reciprocating compressors, but if there is such an old beast, it surely uses Capella oil. (e.G. 1970s chrysler compressors that have a crankcase oil fill plug)
Perhaps I did not word my question well ? Perhaps I should not have assumed all mini-splits were R410a ?

I did not expect rude replies .

I have done a lot of reading and studing on the web .

I do know the system used R410a . It states that on the factory label / tag and the charge weight , in ounces .

I have read mini-splits use poly ester oil - POE .

I did not know if there were different kinds / viscosities / formulations for different mini-splits . So , I asked . I have since been told it is all the same ?

I have added small amounts oil to refrigeration systems , in the past , by filling the hose with oil & then using refrigerant pressure to " shoot " it into the system .

I intended to ask , for other ideas of good ways to do it .

I welcome any and all information .

God bless
Wyr

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