"Stormin Mormon" wrote in message
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Small refrig meter the refrigerant with a capillary tube. By
the time the compressor restarts, the suction and discharge
pressures are equal.

Try calling a refrigeration repair place near you, and ask
about hard start kits.

Note, the lubricting oil in the compressor typically is
hygroscopic. Absorbs water from the air. You can change the
oil, and put in ND-30, so the internals don't rust.

--
Christopher A. Young
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Ok - I might need to look into this further. According to the data sheet the
compressor is hermetically sealed - I'm not sure if this means the
oil/lubrication is not refillable.

I'm trying to use it as a vacuum pump (with the exhaust side left open).

thanks