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How much oil is in a hermetic compressor and what is a complete recharge?

April 26, 2017COMPLETE hermetic compressor Oil recharge

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How much oil is in a hermetic compressor and what is a complete recharge?

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The amount of oil in fluid ounces is on the nameplate in the box marked oil. A complete recharge is four fluid ounces less than this amount since some of the oil remains in the compressor after draining. For more information on oil used in Copeland Compressors, see AE Bulletin 17-1248.