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  1. 08-12-2008, 06:34 PM #1
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    Compressor winding test

    what is the proper way to tell if the windings are shorted in a compressor? I am not talking about from winding to ground. I am talking about winding to winding. Can these be checked with a megaohmmeter? I have read that the C-R and C-S winding should add up to the R-S winding resistance. Is this correct? I also know that if the ohm reading between any of the windings is zero then it is definitly shorted but what should most of the readings be?

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  2. 08-12-2008, 06:44 PM #2
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    I would tell you but it might kill you so I can't. if your a pro join the pro forums and get your answer there. can't support DIY's.
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    ditto
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    Gee I thought I was gonna learn something new
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  5. 08-12-2008, 07:22 PM #5
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    I am a professional hvac technicial but I understood that you have to have a certain amount of posts in order become a professional member. I am licensed in North Carolina for residential and commercial construction. This is a question that I have heard so many different responses too and I would just like to get someone elses opinion.

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  6. 08-12-2008, 07:25 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by rtregan View Post
    I am a professional hvac technicial but I understood that you have to have a certain amount of posts in order become a professional member. I am licensed in North Carolina for residential and commercial construction. This is a question that I have heard so many different responses too and I would just like to get someone elses opinion.

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    Type some useless responses like this one until your post count hits 15, then apply for pro membership.
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  7. 08-12-2008, 07:29 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by rtregan View Post
    I am a professional hvac technicial but I understood that you have to have a certain amount of posts in order become a professional member. I am licensed in North Carolina for residential and commercial construction. This is a question that I have heard so many different responses too and I would just like to get someone elses opinion.

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    Different responses? Heh, if there is more then one way to check a comp winding resistance i am going to have to learn something new.
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  8. 08-13-2008, 08:21 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by rtregan View Post
    I am a professional hvac technicial but I understood that you have to have a certain amount of posts in order become a professional member. I am licensed in North Carolina for residential and commercial construction. This is a question that I have heard so many different responses too and I would just like to get someone elses opinion.

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    Still this is the public forum and can not post your answer here get your post up like stated and join the pro forum then ask anything you like.
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  9. 08-13-2008, 08:53 AM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by rtregan View Post
    I am a professional hvac technicial but I understood that you have to have a certain amount of posts in order become a professional member. I am licensed in North Carolina for residential and commercial construction. This is a question that I have heard so many different responses too and I would just like to get someone elses opinion.

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    So are you a contractor or a HVAC tech???

    You are double labling yourself there.....


    I agree with clover....if there is another way of checking winding resistance, then its new to me...
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