Compressor gets hot and blows line

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Compressor gets hot and blows line

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14-02-2014, 14:42

Nate Laverdure Nate Laverdure is offline

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Re: Compressor gets hot and blows line

Reverse the polarity to the compressor?

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Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz

The compressor runs in either direction. It is more efficient in the proper direction so the opposite polarity gets it a little hotter than normal.

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Originally Posted by Don Rotolo

Temporarily disconnect the compressor and use a voltmeter for testing. reverse polarity may make the compressor supremely unhappy.

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