Originally Posted by maxdustington
Originally Posted by ragtoplvr
Compressors do not have filters so they do not want detergents, they want the dirt to settle out.
The IR compressor is kind of a semi pro unit with a longer intended life than consumer grade but I believe it still uses reed valves. This is opposed to disc valves that run forever. Some will use it in their repair shop and it will run several hours a day. This compressor is supposed to last in that environment for 20-30 years with maybe a occasional reed valve replacement. Then you do need to adhere to the oil requirement in that use.. Home use is so much less hours that any oil changed once and a while will work.
When we started our business we used a reed valve IR 2 stage. It ran with a 20 to 25% duty cycle for 5 years with no failure and was not heated in the winter, It is now the backup compressor.
I think any decent quality cast iron compressor will run the rest of your life on any oil regardless in home use. If it is real cold you might start it with the tank vented and let it run for a few minutes to heat the oil before you let it build pressure.
Rod
IR is not pro grade anymore. Indian pumps, Chinese motors.
Some pumps are Chinese. Others are Indian.
I'll have to recheck, but my motor was made in Mexico.