Strange fridge compressor failure - Embraco...
Apr 19, 2024 12:30:23 GMT
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Post by turbokinetic on Apr 19, 2024 12:30:23 GMT
Here is a video I did a little while ago. This is an earlier Embraco 1/4 HP compressor from a Coke machine. This Coke machine was restored by a really poor quality shop and returned to the owner with a non-working compressor. The original compressor had been replaced with this Embraco in the 90's I assume. I say that because it is an R12 compressor.
These compressors are very well built. They are known for lasting a long time and having very few problems. When I initially removed this one, I found it had open windings. The starting components appeared to have possibly been exposed to water, so I figured that could have had something to do with the failure.
In this video, I take apart the compressor and find something I haven't seen before.
These compressors are good replacements for failed vintage fridge compressors, because they still have a large oil volume in the sump; and therefore will not suffer from oil dilution caused by the larger refrigerant charges used in the earlier systems.
Sincerely,
David
These compressors are very well built. They are known for lasting a long time and having very few problems. When I initially removed this one, I found it had open windings. The starting components appeared to have possibly been exposed to water, so I figured that could have had something to do with the failure.
In this video, I take apart the compressor and find something I haven't seen before.
These compressors are good replacements for failed vintage fridge compressors, because they still have a large oil volume in the sump; and therefore will not suffer from oil dilution caused by the larger refrigerant charges used in the earlier systems.
Sincerely,
David
https://youtu.be/fTWZ_xzvwe0
