Electrolux compressor problem.

Hoping someone can help me :-)

My commerial style display fridge stopped working during a recent hot spell, with a lot of popping and general electrical burning smells.

After some investigation I've found that the leads between the start cap and the coil that plugs into the compressor have melted and were arcing. What's the name of the coil/inductor bit that plugs into the compressor, and can I get a new one form somewhere? I'm based in London UK.

I *think* the cap and the compressor are both okay (measuring the resistance across the winding)

Images #1 compressor, #2 coil - here:
http://tinypic.com/6gketd.jpg
http://tinypic.com/6gkf0n.jpg

Any help most appriciated,
Box

Hi box,
this is the starting relay and the contacts inside ar most probably welded inside, you can fit any other make just make sure that it will be able to hold the starting currant.
compressor can be seized as well, the reading of the resistance will remain ok.
Any problems, fit instead a Danfoss.

Chemi :)

Many thanks for the reply.

I've had a look (using google) and I can't find anywhere that does either a direct replacement, or a patten part to replace my relay. Ideally I'd like a part that will push fit onto the compressor, under the cowling like the original.

Does anybody know a good parts supplier, preferably in the UK that might carry stock of these sorts of things?

cheers :-)
Box

You are not a fridgy, are you?
there are many suppliers in the UK.

Someone who knows where to get it in London area will come in here and give you the info you need.
Have some patient.

Chemi :)

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Originally Posted by the_boxhead

Many thanks for the reply.

I've had a look (using google) and I can't find anywhere that does either a direct replacement, or a patten part to replace my relay. Ideally I'd like a part that will push fit onto the compressor, under the cowling like the original.

Does anybody know a good parts supplier, preferably in the UK that might carry stock of these sorts of things?

cheers :-)
Box

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Mr, BOX,

U R looking only in one box , u better look into packs or racks , I dont think UK is a small box!
u better contact some tech--cian who will help u to find
electrolux dealer other wise u will try and burn compressor motor, all the best!

beni joseph,

Speak to Mark Hall at CARS (UK) Ltd, they are Electrolux main agents, quote the number of thelabel of the compressor such L88TN and he can definately fix you up. Call 01782 823333.

Thanks Andy. I'll give Mark a call tomorrow.

Why not use a solid state 3 in 1 "Supco" relay good for 1/12 to 1/2 hp compressors very easy to wire up even for a non-fridgie :D
http://www.supco.com/

Hi wambat,

I am not sure that the Supco range of spare parts, is so popular in the UK.

Myself, I use them all the time.

Chemi :)

Hi chemi, Too bad they are very versital and priced right :)

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Originally Posted by Andy W

Speak to Mark Hall at CARS (UK) Ltd, they are Electrolux main agents, quote the number of thelabel of the compressor such L88TN and he can definately fix you up. .

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Well I spoke to Mark this morning, and I'm expecting my part, tomorrow. I'll post back with my results.

Cheers :-)
Box

Hope that the results will be as you want it to be .
I'd love to see pics of the new part installed.

Parts arrived this morning, many thanks to Mark at CARS :-)

Just got back from work and fitted said parts.

Fridge now cold - Thanks for all the help and replies folks :-)

http://tinypic.com/6ih5ih.jpg
http://tinypic.com/6ih5wp.jpg

Box

Glad that things went well with you . . . hope you have some beer in the fridge
cheers