Oil leak from compressor line

[cccc5151]

I have a Jacobs 26 with a Blissfield refrigeration unit. There seems to a slight oil leak in the line coming from the compressor.  The line is rusted and probably has a pin hole in it. Is there anything that I can use to seal the leak?

[kbareit]

Best thing to do is replace the line and while that line is being replaced you should have the other steel lines replaced also to avoid the same problem down the road.

[MoonDawg]

        That rust also gets picked up by the freon travelling through the line.
        Be sure to flush the system well before installing your new filter.

[cccc5151]

That's what I was afraid of.  Someone mentioned coating the line with a red epoxy or JB Weld.  Is that a short term option until I can get the lines replaced?  I live in Connecticut and it is hard to find anyone who will work on these machines.  Thanks for your help!

[johnieG]

That's what I was afraid of.  Someone mentioned coating the line with a red epoxy or JB Weld.  Is that a short term option until I can get the lines replaced?  I live in Connecticut and it is hard to find anyone who will work on these machines.  Thanks for your help!

These methods will not work with a charged system under pressure

[MoonDawg]

  I live in Connecticut and it is hard to find anyone who will work on these machines. 

        It takes 20 minutes to remove the whole deck, take it to a refrigeration shop in the closest city.