PTCR Relay blew up after installation

[kefah]

hi
i got window type air cond 24000 btu with reciprcating compressor bristol type
the manufacturer didnt use ptcr relay (hard start kit)
so i added one because i know its useful
i turned on the ac
and compressor started up
after 2 seconds or three
the ptcr relay blown up
and im sure that correctly wired it







why it blown up

[install monkey]

hope u didnt burn your hand again
whats the compressor model nuumber and what does the wiring diagram say how its wired

[install monkey]

http://www.mediafire.com/download/x9...ber_System.pdf

[kefah]

its wired in parallel with the start and run of the capacitor
the compressor model number is

H2EB323ABKC

[install monkey]

http://hvac-talk.com/vbb/showthread....ion&p=16729521
came up in me search!! haha

http://www.supco.com/images/pdfs/Ult...O%20Series.pdf
they for smaller compressors

you sure that compressor is 24,000btu- ur quoted model capacity number indicates 323?
contact bristol for the correct start kit

[kefah]

http://hvac-talk.com/vbb/showthread....ion&p=16729521
came up in me search!! haha

http://www.supco.com/images/pdfs/Ult...O%20Series.pdf
they for smaller compressors

you sure that compressor is 24,000btu- ur quoted model capacity number indicates 323?
contact bristol for the correct start kit

the used ptcr relay is for from 4000 to 40000 btu

[install monkey]

was the compressor working before u fitted the capacitor?
if its siezed then it will blow it

[kefah]

no
the compressor work perfectly

[kefah]

i found another type
capaca

http://kpcapacitors.en.tradevv.com/p...arter+kits.htm