Royal Purple Ice Advice

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.

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.

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.

Star7 said:

with the same part number.
OK

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Purple ice is to use with the distilled water stock no. 1600. I ran my compressor for 45 min , and filled a 6.8L the temperature got to 119°F.

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.

I did some research, and it turns out that Seco 500 is a good compressor oil as well , but purple ice is way better than Water Wetter.

bthurman said:

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.

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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Thank , I have a gallon of the Seco Lube 500 on the way. $146.28 total shipped from KG power systems.
I only used the RP For the initial 5 hour brake in period. I'm taking your advice as I would trust you over an AI. It's going to be hitting over a 100° soon enough , and the 500 has a better track record for viscosity, and everything else.
Thanks again brother ,and I'm sorry I can be , so stubborn at times. Have a great day.

DesertSilver said:

You do know that water wetter and purple ice are just soap correct?

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Not just soap. I'll break it down for you .
Royal purple ice , and Water wetter do contain some surfactants which are chemicals that reduce surface tension just like soap does , but they are not just soap they are specialized chemical blends designed for engines , and cooling systems.They improve heat transfer much better than water , or antifreeze alone. They prevent corrosion, scale build up , and electrolysis. They are stable at high temperatures and don't foam up up like regular soap would. If you used just dish soap it would foam up badly , corrode metals , and damage seals , and ruin cooling systems.