compressor issue when charging

[stemps22]

When you were in school, they taught you about pressure temperature relationship and some measurements that are taken by using BOTH a pressure AND a temperature.

Go ahead and start using those readings.

As to what actually happened, you probably over-charged it.

Hermetic reciprocating compressors are refrigerant cooled, so a little liquid isn't likely to hurt a healthy compressor.

great advice and thank you

[stonewallred]

And why are you not a Pro here???

Not to be contentious, but some folks, myself included, never saw the need to become "pro".
I joined in 2005 and applied for pro status in 2011.
My status as a pro or as not a pro, never impacted my ability to provide for me and mine, nor did it sell or lose any jobs.
In fact, a couple of the pro members here, unbeknown to me, were the local gurus I consulted when having a problem.

[newoldtech]

Not to be contentious, but some folks, myself included, never saw the need to become "pro".
I joined in 2005 and applied for pro status in 2011.
My status as a pro or as not a pro, never impacted my ability to provide for me and mine, nor did it sell or lose any jobs.
In fact, a couple of the pro members here, unbeknown to me, were the local gurus I consulted when having a problem.

The point is this site is not supposed to be about giving DIY advice to people who may not be in the trade.

[knowledge]

Hermetic reciprocating compressors are refrigerant cooled, so a little liquid isn't likely to hurt a healthy compressor.

Is this true for Scrolls too?

[jpsmith1cm]

Is this true for Scrolls too?

Scrolls are quite tolerant of liquid as well.

[beshvac]

Are you in Richmond, VA?

I took 11 lbs 5 ozs out of an AC this morning that only holds 9lbs to get the superheat right....

[stemps22]

haha nah man nc, i put 16 ounces total and it was then charged properly. thats pretty sad tho 11 pounds over charged. i have more to learn but i believe i'm well past doing anything like that