Remember to Check Your New or Refurbished Compressor for Oil
Compressor Tips You Need To Know
- A binary pressure switch is a safety device that has two functions; these are to cut the compressor off if the refrigeration charge is too low or the charge is lost if the compressor has run dry, thus preventing major damage to the unit.
- If the head pressure reaches dangerous levels the compressor will cut out in order to prevent further damage to any other parts; these could include blowing a hose.
- For those in the know it is imperative that you install the binary switch on the liquid side of the a/c which is situated between the condensor unit and the expansion valve.
- The expansion valve is a refrigeration device that creates the pressure or the temperature to drop; the expansion valve operates in such a way where the pressure zones are divided into two. The two referred here are low and high pressure areas.
- If you are using oils always ensure that the container is kept tightly capped at all times as any moisture that is absorbed would cause major damage to your system.
- Never, ever mix any oils and read the instructions using the correct oils in your unit at all times which have been specified by the manufacturer.
- Check your new compressor for oil as many new and refurbished compressors will come without oil.
- Insufficient oil will damage your compressor.
- Excessive oil will also cause damage to your compressor.
- There are two types of piston compressors; these include the opposed axial type, and the single row axial otherwise known as the wobble-plate type.
One of the most important components that make your air conditioner functioning optimally at all times is the compressor.
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