View Full Version : PTCR Relay blew up after installation
kefah
25-09-2013, 07:32 PM
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
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why it blown up
install monkey
25-09-2013, 07:52 PM
hope u didnt burn your hand again:D
whats the compressor model nuumber and what does the wiring diagram say how its wired
install monkey
25-09-2013, 07:57 PM
http://www.mediafire.com/download/x9cajav7h8abl52/Compressors_Model_Number_System.pdf
kefah
25-09-2013, 08:00 PM
its wired in parallel with the start and run of the capacitor
the compressor model number is
H2EB323ABKC
install monkey
25-09-2013, 09:08 PM
http://hvac-talk.com/vbb/showthread.php?1405791-PTCR-Relay-blew-up-after-installation&p=16729521:D
came up in me search!! haha
http://www.supco.com/images/pdfs/Ultimate%20URCO%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
25-09-2013, 09:12 PM
http://hvac-talk.com/vbb/showthread.php?1405791-PTCR-Relay-blew-up-after-installation&p=16729521:D
came up in me search!! haha
http://www.supco.com/images/pdfs/Ultimate%20URCO%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
25-09-2013, 09:18 PM
was the compressor working before u fitted the capacitor?
if its siezed then it will blow it
kefah
25-09-2013, 09:22 PM
no
the compressor work perfectly
kefah
27-09-2013, 09:23 AM
i found another type
capaca
http://kpcapacitors.en.tradevv.com/pid10213906/hard+starter+kits.htm
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