Arctica chiller on its side?

[RacerX308e]

Anyone know if I can run my Arctica chiller on its side? I am building some new cabinetry to hids some of the junk and it would work better if laid on its side.

 

[asm481]

The oil in the compressor would not stay in the condener like it is spose to be. So the answer is NO.

 

[RicGio]

Definitely not! As stated above. Oil would wind up in the Evap and cond. coils. If you stored it on it's side always let it sit upright for an hour or so before you start it. This will allow the oil to run back into the compressor housing. Same rule of thumb goes for refrigerators and freezers too.

 

[asm481]

I was taught 4 hours to let a refridge sit if tipped more then 45%.

 

[RicGio]

depends on temp of the oil IMHO. warm oil will flow faster