Cold weather compressor operation

[Junkman]

My Quincy pressure oil lubed compressor is located in a cold garage. What are your thoughts about starting it up to fill the tank with air? I have a slow leak on one of my tractor tires, and I have to air it up every snow storm. I would replace the tire, but it is on backorder from the manufacturer.

 

[larry_g]

Oil thickening is going to be your problem if you have one. If your concerned put a heat lamp or regular bulb near the compressor head to warm the oil a bit and you should be good to go. Do you have a winter oil in it?

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