Royal Purple Ice Advice

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Ok. I read the instruction manual that came with my Tuxing model TXED012 Twin. It states to use the Royal Purple oil : Synfilm Recip , 100 stock # 01513.
Ok so when I did my homework I had already bought this oil before my compressor arrived then found the instruction manual suggestion to use this oil. As I was chatting with my AI I mentioned the distilled water I had purchased (Thanks guys) for my twin cylinder Compressor. So the AI made a suggestion to use Royal Purple Purple Ice. This is an additive for the distilled water , and can also be used with already existing anti freeze solutions.
What is does
#1. Improves heat transfer.
#2. Lowers operating temperatures.
#3. Reduces heat spots.
#4. Prevents corrosion, and scale buildup.
#5. Lubricates the cooling system.
#6.Helps prevent algae growth as Purple ice has anti-microbial properties that helps stop algae , and bacteria from growing in the cooling system.
#7. Reduces stagnation issues.
I'm not concerned with freezing where I live , so this cooling system will just have a mixture of distilled water , and Purple Ice. The mixture ratio is 4 ounces per gallon , and my system uses 10 gallons of distilled water , and the Purple Ice comes in 12 oz bottles , so I will have to use 40 ounces. The extra 8 ounces will be mixed with 2 gallons of distilled water to compensate for evaporation as it occurs. I ordered the 4 12 oz bottles from Amazon.They will be here on the 24 th. The oil pic.
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rc4fun said:
10 gallons, WOW what are you using for a tank.
Water wetter/ purple ice acts similar to a surfactant and allows the heat transfer to be more efficient. IMHO If you are indoors the antifreeze does next to nothing.
The spare 2 gal will last for years unless you have a completely open water tank.
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I'm using one of those Walmart 30 gal storage containers with a lid.10 gal puts it at about 1/3 full. 11.98 + tax. I do use it outside just to fill my 6.8L then I put the compressor in a locked storage , and cover the container with the lid. The pump upgrade I'm going use over the one it comes with at
750L a minute is a fountain pump from Harbor Freight tools at 1000L a minute it sells for 19.99 + tax. I don't want a pump that is too fast as it might not pick up the heat as well , and cause an increase in temperature.
 
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bthurman said:
You can use water wetter as well found in most auto parts stores. As a side note I would not use royal purple syn film oil in your compressor. It will break down very rapidly. highly suggest Seco 500 synthetic, save yourself some headaches.
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Manufacturers recommendations exist for a reason.
Synfilm 100 is ISO 100 viscosity. Recommended by many manufacturers for wear protection , and thermal stability.
Secolub 500 is typically ISO 150 viscosity meaning it is thicker , and may provide slightly better sealing in some compressors, but it might not flow as well in cold starts. The claim that syn film 100 breaks down quickly isn't really accurate. It's known for long lasting performance, oxidisation resistance , and minimal carbon buildup. Unless your manufacturer has tested , and approved Secolub 500, I'd stick with Synfilm 100 since it's specifically recommend by the Tuxing manufacturer.
1. Synfilm has high thermal stability.
It resist breaking down under heat.
2. Excellent wear protection.Helps prevent metal on metal contact.
3.Low carbon build up. Reduces carbon deposits in Compressors.
4. It is a safe breathing oil. Recommended for Scuba. Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus.
As for Synfilm breaking down quickly.
That doesn't match up with it's real world performance. It has one of the longest drain intervals in it's class.
Meaning it resits oxidisation , and thermal breakdown better than most conventional, and synthetic oils.
 
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bthurman said:
You can use water wetter as well found in most auto parts stores. As a side note I would not use royal purple syn film oil in your compressor. It will break down very rapidly. highly suggest Seco 500 synthetic, save yourself some headaches.
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Why use Purple Ice instead of Water wetter.
Royal purple purple ice is better than water wetter.
1. Superior corrosion protection.
2, Reduced foaming.
3. Overall performance in cooling test.
Purple Ice is marketed as a 2 in 1 corrosion inhibitor, and wetting agent.
Providing year round corrosion protection.
Purple Ice has shown in test outperforming water wetter in foaming , and heat transfer.
Purple Ice reduces coolant surface tension allowing for greater heat transfer, and lower coolant temperatures.
COMPRESSOR Performance.
Purple ice helps prevent overheating, and keeps cooling system clean.
You can look up Purple Ice VS water wetter on You Tube. Hope this helps anyone that wants there compressor to be top notch.
 
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I have an older bottle of "Royal Purple oil : Synfilm Recip , 100 stock # 01513" that does not state safe for breathable air. I quit using it because other posters (about 2yras ago) were finding carbon deposits on the valves causing failure in use when this was used. The part number is the same but nowhere on the bottle is it called "purple ice".
Is there a change in spec on this product? The part number on my bottle is the same.

I wonder how much is advertising spec creep. Seco has been used in breathable air compressors and has a long successful track record.
 
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bthurman said:
Have 032 with over 300 hrs on it. Same unit I did the original review on. Still filling tanks, only Seco 500 and water wetter. Syn film is not tuxing compressor friendly.
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I'm not saying your wrong , but why would it be recommend in the owner's manual that comes with the Tuxing compressor? Did you have one fail on you while using the purple?. What temp is your Compressor running at.?
Why do you think Synfilm oil is not Tuxing compressor friendly. I did an AI search , and the AI did choose the Royal Purple Synfilm over the Seco lube 500.
 
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We were the Tuxing reps for 3 years and provided test engineering for them. After years of suggesting they update there manuals they just ignored. And yes oldvet have had many compresoors in shop repair due to incorrect oil. Royal Purple being the top one. As stated I have over 300 hrs on Tuxing 032 temp never runs above 130 on really humid days here in Texas. I would not allow a AI bot to decide on which oil to use that comes from years of experiance.
 
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We were the Tuxing reps for 3 years and provided test engineering for them. After years of suggesting they update there manuals they just ignored. And yes oldvet have had many compresoors in shop repair due to incorrect oil. Royal Purple being the top one. As stated I have over 300 hrs on Tuxing 032 temp never runs above 130 on really humid days here in Texas. I would not allow a AI bot to decide on which oil to use that comes from years of experiance.
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Maybe I should switch to Seco 500.
The Ice product seems to be working well though. Did you see the Ice vs. Wetter video.
 
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