Is there a seal or is the oil always exposed to air? Air=rancid oil. Description says "filter" &amp; reviewer says "cover/tap".. would like clarification.
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The opening is very small-- that's to allow the contents (oil, vinegar, whatever) to be "drizzled" on food in a very fine stream instead of pouring out as from a bottle container. There is a little top that covers the opening but it does not fit on tightly so it is definitely not an air tight seal. Thus, if the bottle were to tip over, some of the contents would probably spill out, albeit slowly. As far as the oil being exposed to the air, I would say not much. The very small opening and the little lid seem to be sufficient to protect the oil. I have been using two of these cruets for oils for about a year, and have not have had oil become rancid. These are not overly large containers and the contents get used up fairly fast, so the oil does not sit in them for a long time. I find these little containers very efficient; they are ideal for drizzling a fine stream of oil on food, and they look nice enough to keep them on the countertop, or dining table. Plus, I have a third one which is used for coffee creamer. One caveat: the lid is very small so care must be taken when washing the container and lid; it would be very easy to lose that little thing down the drain or accidentally toss it out with the garbage.
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The bottom of the slot should be closed. As the water passes it pulls text oil molecules from the slot. I have noticed it aids in keeping the tank cleaner & no oil residue there.
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I guess I don't understand about the oil. I just add a drop or two through the pressurization valve every time before connecting it to compressor hose. The seals on my unit are just great, so I cannot be of any help.
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That is normal the window is to see the oil level on the unit. Its a stamp to label the air port above it so your aware the unit needs to breath because the it vents from that aera
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True justiceThe kit I ordeted was with a red filter. With that being said, mine was oiled. When I cleaned it, I used a k&n; filter cleaning kit which comes with oil to reapply. I had no issues with this kit at all. If it is a big issue, you can always call s&b; direct, provide them with the part number, and ask if it is. As always, I reccomend purchasing from Amazon. It is generally cheaper.
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Hi Lynn,I'm not an oil expert but I'm going to venture an educated guess. Depending on the part of the country you live or the temperature the oil was stored at, I am guessing that the oil was probably colder than the point of congealing. This happens with all natural oils when they get below a certain temperature (i.e., putting olive oil in the fridge). Try letting the oil warm to room temperature or run it under some warm water and it will most likely un-congeal. Good luck.
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Its not an oil problem its a design flaw. there is a review that tells how to repair it above. IF you dump it right after ever use there shouldn't be to much of a problem.
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Hi Sidney, when I first got the oil filter, I thought of the same thing. I thought I have to replace everything that came with it. Anyhow, when you open the oil canister from your car, you will see where both rubberized rings are located. I did not have to replace any of the rings since they were still good or looking good to me. I think the rings are functioning as kind of like a rubberized gasket that are preventing from oil leaking. You should inspect your rings to make sure if you need to replace them or not. Hope it helps.
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Sorry, I'm not an expert. When I used this product with conventional motor oil I had high hopes but, ultimately, I was dissappointed. It's possible that the oil leak stopped for a little while but it came back and is significant.
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Hi. I wouldn't say this is "normal" but I just received a bottle from them, and I've experienced the same thing. The oil is pressed from seeds, so I guess it just wasn't filtered properly. I'm going to run it through a coffee filter. That should take care of the problem.
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I had a bit of oil on mine and I just burned it off. I think it is there to stop it from rusting while in storage. Hope you like it, I love mine.
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I cannot find any need to oil the pump as it appears to be a completely sealed unit. Have been using for a couple of months without a problem.
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the one we ordered had no such smell. yikes! i'd say get in touch with the vendor. that just sounds wrong. otherwise i would suggest google searching how to remove oil. may b as simple as soap n water. but i dont know. sorry.
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Hi Marcy, we are happy to help! Air, heat, and light are the three elements necessary to cause a product to go rancid, according to Barlean's Customer Support. Barlean's does not ship their products refrigerated. They state that their products are stable up to 300 degrees Fahrenheit and their take on shipping is that a few days in a UPS truck is not going to have an effect on their organic oils. It is not necessary to refrigerate their oils until the bottle is opened, exposing the oil to air and light. We hope this helps! -Jessi V.
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Also an MB owner, synthetic oil. I am not sure if there were any modifications made, but I have been using mine for almost three years without much of a problem. I just follow the advice from one of the customer reviews. After I am done with oil extraction and pumping the used oil back into a disposal container, I make the pump suck a little degreaser, shake it around for a bit and push it back out to an old milk container. Pump seems fine so far stored (for months) without much oil left to degrade the seals. I cannot say whether I would have problems without this clean-up, but "cleanliness is next to godliness" in any case, right? :) Also an MB owner, synthetic oil. I am not sure if there were any modifications made, but I have been using mine for almost three years without much of a problem. I just follow the advice from one of the customer reviews. After I am done with oil extraction and pumping the used oil back into a disposal container, I make the pump suck a little degreaser, shake it around for a bit and push it back out to an old milk container. Pump seems fine so far stored (for months) without much oil left to degrade the seals. I cannot say whether I would have problems without this clean-up, but... » Read More Also an MB owner, synthetic oil. I am not sure if there were any modifications made, but I have been using mine for almost three years without much of a problem. I just follow the advice from one of the customer reviews. After I am done with oil extraction and pumping the used oil back into a disposal container, I make the pump suck a little degreaser, shake it around for a bit and push it back out to an old milk container. Pump seems fine so far stored (for months) without much oil left to degrade the seals. I cannot say whether I would have problems without this clean-up, but "cleanliness is next to godliness" in any case, right? :) « Show Less
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The oil filter is just a fine screen down on the bottom. It looks like a filler cap but it has a bolt in it. Just pull it out and clean.
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No...there is no official Organic "seal". With that, I do like the oil a lot.........I've been using it for about three months.