I need to replace the oil for my Atlas Copco pump. Do I need to use the Atlas Copco oil, or is there something else I can use that I can get locally?
Thanks
I need to replace the oil for my Atlas Copco pump. Do I need to use the Atlas Copco oil, or is there something else I can use that I can get locally?
Thanks
Josh
2009 - 370 on vac. & 16 buckets
2010 - 377 on vac.
2011 - 590 on vac.
2012 - 620 on high vac., 170 buckets, 110 on gravity tubing
2013 - 830 mine + 800-1000 others
2014 - 870 mine + 800-1000 others
2017 - 920 mine + 500-700 others
2018 - 902 mine + 500-700 others
2019 - 902 mine + 700 others
2020 - 902 mine + ???? others
Atlas Copco Pump
2.5'x8' 802maple Special with Dallaire pans
H2O Innovation 600gph RO
Spring Harvest Website
Hi Josh,
I recommend using a synthetic oil of VG100. You can confirm the exact viscosity by looking at the pump manual, or calling MES. I assume you sourced the pump through them.
Oil is extremely critical so I wouldn't skimp on it. Definitely don't go by a generic "equivalent" at tractor supply or anything like that. It's worth the extra money for the good oil that is recommended/required by Atlas Copco.
James
Thanks James. I wasn't trying to skimp on oil, just trying to avoid the drive there/back to get it. Time is at a premium this time of year.
The jug I have that came with the oil is marked Synthetic VG68...not sure what that means, but it's interesting the manual recommends VG32 oil for my GVS-25 pump...the VG 68 is for bigger pumps.
I called MES, and they only recommend Atlas Copco oil and aren't aware of an equivalent which is good to know.
Yep, I'd stick with whatever MES recommends. When I bought a GVS60 from them it came with a gallon of oil which according to Clayton is not the same kind of oil inside the pump from the factory.