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    compressor overheating



    hi
    i have crafft window type air conditioner 24000 btu capacity
    it was leaking from service valve
    so i degas it
    then checked for leaks
    and charged it
    it works properly
    and cooling perfectly
    but the compressor is overheating
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    i checked the temperature of
    discharge line = 70 C
    suction line = 19 C
    compressor top cover = 73 C
    current = 14 amp
    volltage 210 volt
    so where is the problem



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    Re: compressor overheating

    Which refrigerant u r using ?? check the suction & discharge pressure's... How u calculated the length and size of capillary ?

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    Re: compressor overheating

    Quote Originally Posted by Sumit View Post
    Which refrigerant u r using ?? check the suction & discharge pressure's... How u calculated the length and size of capillary ?
    r 22
    suction pressure
    65 psi
    i didn't touch the capillary
    still as company made it

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    Re: compressor overheating

    I see no problems with those temperatures.

    Also, what type of compressor is it?
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    Re: compressor overheating

    Quote Originally Posted by Brian_UK View Post
    I see no problems with those temperatures.

    Also, what type of compressor is it?
    it LG
    scroll or rotary compressor
    im not sure

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    Re: compressor overheating

    You dont tell us all parameters

    InDoor temperature
    OutDoor temperature
    Airflow
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    if something block air flow or you have jamed air filter)

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    Re: compressor overheating

    Hi Kefah
    Your suction superheat is excessive - 19degC @ 65psi. Current seems a little high - what is the current rated at? Did you charge it by weight with a set of accurate scales or by system pressures. Is it cutting out on a thermal safety because it looks like and old rotary (rotary's run hot). The way it was charged will help with the solution and the current rating. Sorry I don't have a btu converter.

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    Re: compressor overheating

    Hi kefah, your compressor is rotary. Rotary compressors have designed to work 100c to 120c.73c is normal.

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    Re: compressor overheating

    Quote Originally Posted by moideen View Post
    Hi kefah, your compressor is rotary. Rotary compressors have designed to work 100c to 120c.73c is normal.

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    Re: compressor overheating

    Quote Originally Posted by RusBuka View Post
    You dont tell us all parameters

    InDoor temperature
    OutDoor temperature
    Airflow
    SH

    if something block air flow or you have jamed air filter)
    indoor 40 c
    outdoor 50 c
    air flow good
    sh dont know

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    Re: compressor overheating

    Quote Originally Posted by Tesla View Post
    Hi Kefah
    Your suction superheat is excessive - 19degC @ 65psi. Current seems a little high - what is the current rated at? Did you charge it by weight with a set of accurate scales or by system pressures. Is it cutting out on a thermal safety because it looks like and old rotary (rotary's run hot). The way it was charged will help with the solution and the current rating. Sorry I don't have a btu converter.
    the current on name plate is 14 amp
    i charged by using scales

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    Re: compressor overheating

    indoor 40 c
    outdoor 50 c

    I think its not good... Indoor temperature too high, i dont know TROPIC edition unit or not, but indoor too high.
    Last edited by RusBuka; 01-05-2013 at 10:06 AM.

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    Re: compressor overheating

    Quote Originally Posted by RusBuka View Post
    indoor 40 c
    outdoor 50 c

    I think its not good... Indoor temperature too high, i dont know TROPIC edition unit or not, but indoor too high.
    the unit is tropical
    so is that normal for the compressor or not

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    Re: compressor overheating

    Its normal.

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    Re: compressor overheating

    Quote Originally Posted by RusBuka View Post
    Its normal.
    so what is the max working temperature and pressure of compressor

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    Re: compressor overheating

    Hi Kefah
    Moideen has given temps for comp. Why do you think the compressor is overheating?. Will it pull the room down to a reasonable temp or is it cutting out on a compressor thermal safety (klixon)? there may be no problem apart from a high initial load for the unit.

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    Re: compressor overheating

    Quote Originally Posted by Tesla View Post
    Hi Kefah
    Moideen has given temps for comp. Why do you think the compressor is overheating?. Will it pull the room down to a reasonable temp or is it cutting out on a compressor thermal safety (klixon)? there may be no problem apart from a high initial load for the unit.
    the unit cooling
    the compressot not cutting by thermal safety
    but i asked why its overheated
    thank you

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    Re: compressor overheating

    Compressor case temperature is within limits.

    System can only be analysed when it had reached design conditions, during pulldown readings will often appear strange.

    Also, have a read of this....
    http://www.parker.com/parker/jsp/doc...0048021dacRCRD

    Lots more technical information available here if you want it...
    http://www.parker.com/portal/site/PA...ype=literature
    Last edited by Brian_UK; 01-05-2013 at 10:52 PM.
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    Re: compressor overheating

    Quote Originally Posted by Brian_UK View Post
    Compressor case temperature is within limits.

    System can only be analysed when it had reached design conditions, during pulldown readings will often appear strange.

    Also, have a read of this....
    http://www.parker.com/parker/jsp/doc...0048021dacRCRD

    Lots more technical information available here if you want it...
    http://www.parker.com/portal/site/PA...ype=literature
    thank u all

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    Re: compressor overheating

    dear Kifah,, I think there is nothing wrong with your unit. it is running with normal conditions. do not worry, rotary comp.s usually run hot

    regards

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    Re: compressor overheating

    Quote Originally Posted by nassrifi View Post
    dear Kifah,, I think there is nothing wrong with your unit. it is running with normal conditions. do not worry, rotary comp.s usually run hot

    regards
    thank u man

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