Vintage Windmill and Wind Generator Forum

Please post any pics of your windmill oil can collection. I found these pics online. Thanks, looking forward to seeing them.

Jerry

Here's one from Beatty Fergus Ontario
Peter

Peter vk wrote: Fri Feb 15, 2019 2:17 pm Here's one from Beatty Fergus Ontario
Peter

Cool

Aermotor oil can. I wonder what weight of oil were in all these different cans for windmills???

no need to lecture me on the difference between a Windmill and wind charger

Wind Charger Mike wrote: Sat Feb 16, 2019 10:11 am no need to lecture me on the difference between a Windmill and wind charger

Wow. Very nice pics, thnks

Not being very knowledgeable about this, what differentiates windmill oil from other types of oil, such as machine or motor oil?
thanks,
Jim

Many windmill companies recomended very light, or zero weight oil. Some even non-detergent oil. Oil must run freely in the winter when cold. Not only to the parts being oiled, but to run back to the case through returns. Non - detergent oil drops the dirt out, detergent holds it in for a filter to remove. That's why most companies said to drain the oil, and flush with (kerosene) then refill once a year.

I'd be wondering about the Neptune Heavy lubricating oil!

Here is a full one I found awhile ago. Sounds very low viscosity when I shake it.
Rod