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09-25-2012, 10:13 AM
Thread: Ever seen/used these before?
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Its cheaper from a breakdown point of view that...
Its cheaper from a breakdown point of view that you are not straining the motor as much by cycling it as oppsoed to running it continiously. Electrical usage will about the same in either case.
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09-05-2012, 04:06 AM
Thread: Cant get bubbles out of sight glass
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I have found the opposite to be true. If you have...
I have found the opposite to be true. If you have more subcooling, then you have more liquid and therefore fewer bubbles. Think about it, if your subcooling is low, then you won't have enough liquid...
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09-05-2012, 04:03 AM
Thread: Cant get bubbles out of sight glass
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This is the reason for the bubbles.
This is the reason for the bubbles.
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08-05-2012, 03:57 PM
Thread: High suction, low discharge
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I checked, and this works with the FocusPro...
I checked, and this works with the FocusPro Series. I am not sure about the VisionPro Series.
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08-04-2012, 09:03 AM
Thread: High suction, low discharge
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I think you can solve this problem by hooking up...
I think you can solve this problem by hooking up the C terminal to the common on the 24V. When power is lost, the compreesor is "locked out" and won't start up until the lockout delay in the...
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08-04-2012, 08:54 AM
Thread: Filter drier question
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Every time you open the system, you introduce...
Every time you open the system, you introduce moisture into the system. Granted if you evacuate below 500 microns, you will get most of the mositure out, but not all of it. That is the purpose of the...
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08-03-2012, 09:13 AM
Thread: Filter drier question
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Look at it this way, unless you know exactly how...
Look at it this way, unless you know exactly how the system was installed in terms of evacuation, you should always remove the filter/dryer inside of the system. Unless you measure the pressure drop...
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08-01-2012, 08:30 AM
Thread: Run cap going bad 3 in 6 weeks.
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Did the compressor part of the capacitor go bad...
Did the compressor part of the capacitor go bad or the condenser fan motor part? If it is the same part of the capacitor each time it goes bad, then I would look elsewhere for a problem.
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07-31-2012, 01:04 PM
Thread: Soft Soldering 410a Linesets
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I learned how to solder first before brazing....
I learned how to solder first before brazing. Even with brazing, I always cleaned the pipe connections just like with soldering. I always figured you can still get a bad sonnection with dirt or oil...
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07-31-2012, 10:46 AM
Thread: Soft Soldering 410a Linesets
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John, Have you ever had any issues with...
John,
Have you ever had any issues with inspectors when using Staybrite on installing new systems, since most HVAC manufacturers reccommend brazing the line sets? By the way I am with you with... -
07-31-2012, 10:42 AM
Thread: Soft Soldering 410a Linesets
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What is Bridget?
What is Bridget?
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07-31-2012, 08:56 AM
Thread: why did this unit freeze up
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Air flow may be a bit on the high side. SH is low...
Air flow may be a bit on the high side. SH is low and SC is too high.
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07-22-2012, 01:47 PM
Thread: welded contactor
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Check internal wiring of compressor.(Voltage...
Check internal wiring of compressor.(Voltage selection)
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07-08-2012, 07:42 AM
Thread: RTU's not cooling the building enough
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What is the difference between city water and...
What is the difference between city water and rain water?
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07-04-2012, 04:08 PM
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Its "B-Phase" grounded." Really!:grin2:
Its "B-Phase" grounded." Really!:grin2:
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06-15-2012, 10:08 AM
Thread: Support for
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How would it be better? The whole point of...
How would it be better? The whole point of purging with nitrogen is to displace oxygen. I would think that any gas could be used in theory provided it is pure, does not react with oxygen and is free...
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06-01-2012, 08:05 AM
Thread: pumping down condensor
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That is strange, because in low temperature...
That is strange, because in low temperature refrigeration, you pump down the system at the end of each run cycle. Maybe its different for A/C compressors.
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04-19-2012, 04:41 PM
Thread: Buyings systems online??
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I have to disagree with the above statement. If I...
I have to disagree with the above statement. If I bring my car to a repair shop and pay to diagnose the problem, then I would expect them to tell exactly what parts are needed for repair. I am paying...
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02-21-2012, 09:27 PM
Thread: homeowner dyi project
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What do you mean, I saw an electrical panel like...
What do you mean, I saw an electrical panel like that in Waukeagn, IL!
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02-10-2012, 10:58 AM
Thread: Bad Compressor?
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I was reading 480V phase to phase. I threw in...
I was reading 480V phase to phase. I threw in that 277 reading to let you know I had good power on all three legs. Anyway I tried it again this morning after leaving the unit locked out overnight....
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02-09-2012, 05:52 PM
Thread: Bad Compressor?
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Each leg is 277 volts. I will let it set...
Each leg is 277 volts. I will let it set overnight and check tommorow.
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02-09-2012, 05:10 PM
Thread: Bad Compressor?
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2-3ohms.
2-3ohms.
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02-09-2012, 04:44 PM
Thread: Bad Compressor?
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Bad Compressor?
Carrier Weathermaker
Model #48DJE06620
S/N 1590648269.
Found unit not working on CLO. Turns on for one second and shuts down immediately. Checked HPS,LPS and temperaure switch on evaporator all... -
12-11-2011, 08:55 AM
Thread: One for the old guy's
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Since your Mom has one, that would be a good...
Since your Mom has one, that would be a good training exercise for you to see if you can get that old one to work. Based on your posts, it sounds like you want to "dive" into this because curiousity...
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10-05-2011, 12:39 AM
Thread: wiring thermostats with gas ans heatpump
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Then apply for Pro status and you will have a...
Then apply for Pro status and you will have a wealth of information at your fingertips.:yes:
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