Compressor high ampere
Compressor high ampere
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We are trying to troubleshoot a refrigeration system running on freon 12. The reciprocating compressor trips off during 30 mins of run. The comressor motor and mechanical system is newlyh reconditioned and tested before installation. What could be the possible causes and your recommendations. Thanks





RE: Compressor high ampere
RE: Compressor high ampere
Trips on what? External breaker, external thermal? Internal thermal?
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RE: Compressor high ampere
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Sometimes breakers get tired and the mag trip gets trigger-happy. Other times they are just set wrongly. Can you post some details of the breaker type, rating and settings, and also any data from the motor nameplate? At present there are too many unknowns to provide any sensible direction.
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RE: Compressor high ampere
RE: Compressor high ampere
Have you put a set of gauges on this system and checked the head pressure?
Until this crew knows the head pressures are normal, they cannot give you a definitive answer, any thing else is speculation.
B.E.