My Amana AC failed late today. I found the terminals had burned off of the compressor connections. The compressor connections are three
Is this a common arrangements and where do I find replacement connectors?
-- Ken
get a set of "Term-Lock" wires
at the replacement connector store, of course..............silly. Bubba
yea...what he says
Okay, I installed a set of Term-Loc wires on the unit.
Two of the three posts, though corroded (I cleaned them with a small wire brush and sandpaper) were solidly connected to the compressor. The third post moved/wiggled when I grabbed it with my fingers.
The wires have burned off this compressor about 10 time in the 12 years it has been in service. Does this wiggly post suggest that, even with the Term-Loc's, it's likely to burn off at the compressor body? If so, what's the fix for this?
-- Ken
Ken Hall wrote
There's a phenomenon known as "terminal venting" which can happen when a compressor shorts out. The area where the 3 pins are will rupture, spewing hot oil and sometimes fire if it ignites. Imagine you or your kids walking past when this happens. The fix is quite simple. Get a crowbar. Pry open your wallet. Buy a new A/C.
Can't wait until 410a is in full swing when one of these babies blow.............................:o(
Listen to his advice and replace the compressor or get a new unit. I have seen a number of people get hurt when the terminal block has blown.
"daytona" wrote in news:t5udnRveO8qnX07ZnZ2dnUVZ snipped-for-privacy@comcast.com:
It might be prudent to carry an extra pair of underwear in the truck from now on LOL I had an R22 compressor vent on me when I was a rookie It was tripping the breaker, so I asked the homeowner to reset it while I went outside to watch it( I said I was new...stop laughing....) It scared the living f*ck out of me....but I'll never make that mistake again! I was covered in oil... luckily it didn't ignite. Then, to top it off, the homeowner runs outside, looks at me, and screams "What did you do??!!"
Respectfully, Bob
The one that got me, I was taking apart a window shaker. Scrapping it out for parts. Well, I heated a braze fitting, and it blew flame all over me. Silly me hadn't recovered ALL the charge, it was still under pressure.
This is caused by one of the pins being loose? Why would a loose pin increase the chance the compressor will short?
I can see why it might burn the pin off like the connectors have been doing but I don't understand why it would cause the compressor to short internally.
-- Ken
Ken Hall wrote
It may or may not cause an internal short. But one thing's for sure. It isn't supposed to be loose. Loose connections can short to ground. You don't want to be near it if it does.
Ken, Nevermind. Dont listen to all of us idiots in here. Your compressor will be fine. Just get some superglue and all will be well. Your medical insurance IS paid up, isnt it? Bubba
Yes How many of you knows that R-410 is TOXIC to some extent R-410 is combination of r-125 and r-32. the R-32 many years ago was considered toxic and now is god giving formula what joke.
"Dido" wrote
Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas
Respectfully, Bob
Then you are gonna love R744. Might as well get ready for it too...
Yep Yep but I am glad that with in nother year and half I will be closing my tool box Dido
"Dido" wrote
You're glad??!! LOL!! Don't throw away your hammer and chisel. Your co-workers will want them, to carve messages on your forehead when attempting to communicate with you.
Very interesting however if you are to use my tools you would need another 10 years of college
Respectfully! DIDO
"Dido" wrote
Dido, you couldn't pour piss out of a boot, if the instructions were written on the heel!
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