Troubleshooting Compressor Windings
For those with the appropriate skill level, I found these two items of interest to help evaluate leaky or failed insulation on air conditioner compressor motor windings. Readings are taken across the ...
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Just keep touching your leads on the terminals of compressors with grounded windings,
It will happen. I don't have much HVAC experience, just a little shy of 40 years .”
Ok, so it sounds like this occurs when the ohm meter leads make contact with two of the three compressor terminals (then goes BOOM), and with a non-flammable refrigerant correct??...Help us understand what electrical process is it that makes this occurrence happen - dummy me here, I don’t get it...
Thanks
Just keep touching your leads on the terminals of compressors with grounded windings,
It will happen. I don't have much HVAC experience, just a little shy of 40 years .”
Ok, so it sounds like this occurs when the ohm meter leads make contact with two of the three compressor terminals (then goes BOOM), and with a non-flammable refrigerant correct??...Help us understand what electrical process is it that makes this occurrence happen - dummy me here, I don’t get it...
Thanks
