Oil level in Cornelius, please ?

[Externet]

Hi.
When filled to 'Full' line in the sight; what level is supposed to show when compressor is running ?

Is there a Cornelius owner in the forum that can assist me with knowledge and experience ?

(Image borrowed from the web)

 

[rjack321]

Most compressors (like cars & trucks) you check when empty. Can't see why this would be any different.

Normally it would be just a hair below the full line and drop a little during running (the oil is splashing up around in there). That gives you some buffer for oil consumption over time.

 

[Externet]

Thank you. Exactly my thoughts.
But level shows nothing (no level line at all) when running; that is why I want to compare with a Cornelius owner.

 

[rjack321]

Thank you. Exactly my thoughts.
But level shows nothing (no level line at all) when running; that is why I want to compare with a Cornelius owner.

Is it oriented properly? Many air compressors are acutely sensitive to being at even a small angle or tilt. Required to be within a couple degrees of level is common. The "yachting" conversions are the exception, they often allow up to 20deg deviation from level.

 

[Externet]

Thank you, rjack.
It is properly mounted very level. Model is 130R2103 which may be the one called 'yacht' by some. Asked a knowledgeable person and confessed has never paid attention to check oil sight while running
Videos on youtube always show from a standing person 5' high camera view with never a 'floor level' close-up