chiller condenser recirc pump oil is cloudy and dark

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Chiller Condenser Recirc Pump oil is cloudy and dark

Can anyone give me some reasons as to what would make this occur?

3/28/067:33 AM

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cloudy usually indicates excess of moisture. If the oil in addition is dark it could be high aluminium and/or iron content (from wear).

send a sample to your local lab.

3/28/069:41 AM

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lauriMember

Thanks for your response, I appreciate the help.

Lauri

3/28/0611:34 AM

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