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Air Compressors
A machine for generating compressed air, typically for use by air-powered tools or paint sprayers. The compressor takes in air at atmospheric pressure, and increases it to any pressure between 1 psi above atmospheric, and 10,000 psi above atmospheric. Air compressor motors can range from fractions of a horsepower, to multiple thousands of horsepower.
908 Questions
Where can you get a repair manual for a Goodman air conditioner model CK24-1B?
I found several sites that have these manuals by searching for a componet number for that unit. The link below has the install PDF and the parts PDF. The links are in the lower left of the page. http://site.famousparts.com/goodman/CK12-CK62.html
How do you turn a compressor from a fridge into an air compressor?
Can't do it. The lubricant is mixed in with the refrigerant. Converted to air it would be running dry.
What does the air conditioning do to the environment?
Older units used Ozone depleting refrigerants, which had chloro floro carbons. (CFC) New units now have Ozone friendly refrigerants, which are hydro floro carbons. (HFC)
Compressor stops running after a while and will not restart until it has cooled.?
There are a couple of things to check. First did the compressor reach its cut-off pressure? If it did and then tries to restart after reaching its cut in pessure, then you can suspect that the unloader valve is not functioning. This valve relieves the pressure that the motor has to work against. This is the hissing sound that you should hear sfter the compressor stops running. Compressors will normally not start under pressure and this leads to a locked rotor and an internal circuit breaker will automatically trip. After cooling off, this overload swith will normally reset itself. On some machines, this may have to be done manually. Once the motor has cooled, simply push the red button and if it clicks, that was the problem.If the compressor did not reach its cut-off pressure before shutting off, then the most likely cause is a shorted winding in the motor. This is not repairable and you have to get a new motor. Another possibility is that the motor is undersized, working against too much load (i.e. bad compressor, no oil, etc.) Make sure you check this before tossing out what could be a good motor.
How can I repair leak from air conditioner condensation?
The evaporator coil is very cold, which causes water to condense on it's surface, like how water condenses on the outside of a cold soda can. The water runs to a drain pan at the bottom of the coil and then flows outside your home via a drain pipe. Perhaps you have a clogged drain pipe? If so you should get it fixed immediately.
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There are many reasons why an ac unit does not work properly: its temperature control may be set too high or too low; it may have lost some or all of its refrigerant because of a leak in the system; its compressor pump may have stopped working properly; etc.
If you cannot see anything obviously "set wrong" the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) technician to advise you and/or fix it for you.
If the problem really is as simple as you describe - that you're getting excess condensation so you have to empty the collector pans every 10 minutes - it may not cost much to fix.
Assuming you mean a house AC unit. Check the thermostat. Make sure you are getting 24 Volts at the outside unit (small wire) when the AC should be running. If you're getting thermostat voltage to the compressor, then you'll need to find out why it won't work. Don't assume the worst until you've checked out the easy fixes. you probably had a leak and lost enough refrigerant that the compresser wont engage, there is an electrical plug in on the drier that makes contact to the compresser when you turn the a/c on, dis connect it and take a hair pen and jump accross the female end on the wire if the compreeser starts you are low of refrigerant if it doest start you have a bad compresser or clutch, if it starts, only a certified tech. can refill the refrigerant. Since you have checked the breakers, may be you should check the fuses in the disconnect. if there ok you need to check the windings in the motor with an meter to see if you have an open winding or a grounded winding. It could also be your capacitor for the compressor.
Why does the air conditioning compressor keep operating long after the system is turned off?
The contactor on the outdoor unit is probably stuck. Disconnect the power to the indoor unit, then disconnect the power to the outdoor unit and take a look at the contactor.
How can you repair freon leaks in your air conditioner?
There are commercially available sealers made.
How does the alternator and the air compressor work together?
THere isn't really any connection between the alternator and the compressor except that they are both driven by the belt. The alternator generates electricity for the vehicle, and the compressor uses electricity to power the clutch that turns the compressor shaft. I can't think of any other connection. They don't actually work together as if they were part of the same system. The alternator system, and the AC system are two separate systems that do not depend on each other to function, other than the fact that the compressor uses some electricity for the clutch, but if the alternator stops charging, the car's battery would supply the voltage needed until it runs down.
How do you know if the air conditioning compressor is bad?
A/C comps. rarely go bad. However, when the A/C is on and you're sure the pump is turning, (look at the pump and be sure the center where the belt goes around it is spinning too) if it's making a grinding noise or freezes up it's bad.
When the outside fan on a central air unit doesn't come on will the compressor still kick on?
Yes it can. If the fan is not coming on you could have a bad fan motor, a bad capacitor, a loose wire at the contactor, or a loose wire at the capacitor.
How do you service or perform maintenance on an AC compressor for a 1999 Firebird?
Personally if you dont know the answer to this question I would advise you to take the vehicle to a pro that is certified in auto ac's. , EzForJesus
Why does air blow out of the accumulator instead of sucking the air in with the compressor engaged?
Assuming that nothing has been changed you're not looking at the accumulator. The aluminum cylinder on the output side of the compressor is a muffler designed to prevent hammering from the compressor being audible in the passenger compartment.
How long will air compressor last?
I had '97 that I had to change the pump and bags at six years. Another '97 still has it's OEM pump and bags, my mother-in law drive it now.
No the particles are probably sand or metal. This could indicate a failed backflow preventer or failed pickup screen A failing bladder would be loosing pressure and cause the pump to run constantly.
What should you do when your central air compressor is running but the cooling fan is not working?
Check the capacitor located inside the outside condensing unit,usually the fan,compressor are wired together,if one is running the other should be running
If you have the fan set on auto why does it continue to run after the compressor has cut off?
Your fan relay is stuck or you have a bad tstat. Check your auto fan (summer fan switch ) on your furnace if equipped. Mostly older oil furnaces.
An air compressor is a tool that is used to provide compressed air. The compressor compresses the air which is stored in a large tank. Tools such as drills and air blow guns can then be attached to the air compressor. The compressed air can than flow through the tools to power them.
What are the advantages of a reciprocating air compressor?
Any Air Compressor has to be maintained from time to time. If schedule maintenance are done then the wear and tear are very minimal. They are user friendly and they are efficient due to staging besides they also produce more Air pressure which are required for many other applications. Reciprocating compressor also very useful and reliable for compressing and pumping liquids. It also most prominently used in oil refineries, chemical plants, pipelines and natural gas processing plants.
Refrigerant low pressure fill location for 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7L V8?
How to Recharge Your Car's Air Conditioner
LOW REFRIGERANT
If your air conditioner is not cooling well because the system is low on refrigerant, recharging the system with refrigerant should restore normal operation. This can usually be done with a few cans of refrigerant and a simple service hose connection.
RECHARGING PRECAUTIONS
First, wear safety glasses to protect your eyes. Also avoid skin contact with refrigerant. The chilling effect of spilled refrigerant can cause instant frostbite on bare skin or eyes!
WHAT TYPE OF REFRIGERANT?
Next, you need to figure out what type of refrigerant your vehicle requires:
On 1995 and newer passenger cars and light trucks, the correct refrigerant is R134a. DO NOT use any other type of refrigerant.
On most 1994 and older passenger cars and light trucks, the original refrigerant was R12. R12 is no longer available to do-it-yourselfers and is very expensive. When older vehicles with R12 A/C systems need refrigerant, they can be refilled with recycled R12 from other older cars (this requires taking your car to a repair shop for professional service), or with some alternative refrigerant other than R12, or with R134a (which requires certain modifications).
CAUTION: Mixing different types of refrigerants is NOT recommended. Use the same type of refrigerant that is already in the system unless you are converting an older R12 system to R134a or another refrigerant.
WARNING: Flammable refrigerants are illegal. DO NOT use any type of flammable refrigerant (propane, butane or flammable hydrocarbons).
Click here for more information about retrofitting older vehicles with R12 A/C systems to R134a.
LOCATE THE SERVICE FITTINGS
Next, you need to locate the service fittings on the A/C system. There are two: a LOW side fitting and a HIGH side fitting. The LOW side fitting is usually located on the suction hose or line that goes from the accumulator to the compressor. The HIGH side fitting is located on the line that goes from the compressor to the condenser.
R12 Low Side 7/16 in. threaded ß----------à R134 Low Side 13mm Quick-disconnect
R12 High Side 3/8 in. threaded ß----------à R134A High Side 16mm Quick-disconnect
On older R12 systems, the LOW and HIGH pressure service fittings are screw-type Schrader valves. On newer R134a systems, the LOW and HIGH side service fittings are quick-connect style fittings. The LOW pressure fitting is SMALLER than the HIGH pressure fitting.
RECHARGE PROCEDURE
1. Connect the recharge service hose and valve to a can of refrigerant.
2. Turn the valve on the service hose to puncture the top of the can.
3. SLOWLY turn the valve back out to release a small amount of refrigerant into the hose. This will blow air out of the hose (which you do not want in your A/C system).
4. Close the valve so no more refrigerant escapes, then quickly connect the other end of the service hose to the LOW pressure service fitting on the A/C system.
CAUTION: DO NOT connect a can of refrigerant to the HIGH side service fitting. The operating pressure inside the A/C system when it is running may exceed the burst strength of the can, causing the can to explode! This should be impossible to do because the service hose for recharging the A/C system will only fit the smaller LOW pressure service fitting. Even so, you should be aware of the danger.
5. Hold the can UPRIGHT so no refrigerant liquid enters the service hose. You only want VAPOR to be pulled into the A/C system (the compressor may be damaged if it sucks in a big dose of liquid!).
6. OPTIONAL BUT HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: You should use a gauge to monitor the recharging process. Though not absolutely necessary, a gauge will help you recharge your A/C system more accurately, and reduce the chance of undercharging or overcharging (either of which will reduce cooling performance).
A high pressure A/C gauge can be connected to the HIGH pressure service fitting, or a low pressure A/C gauge to the LOW pressure service fitting, or gauges can be attached to both fittings (that is what professional technicians do).
NOTE: Some DIY recharging kits include a low pressure gauge on the service hose or on a trigger-grip style can dispenser.
7. Start the engine and turn the A/C on MAX/HIGH.
8. NOTE: The compressor may not engage if the system is too low on refrigerant. The low pressure cutout switch will prevent the compressor from running if the system is too low on refrigerant (this is done to protect the compressor from damage due to a lack of proper lubrication). The compressor must be running to suck refrigerant through the service hose into the system. So if it is not engaging when you turn the A/C on, you may have to supply battery voltage directly to the compressor clutch using a fused jumper wire. Look for a single wire connector near the front of the compressor, unplug it and hook up a jumper wire to the battery POSITIVE terminal. This should cause the clutch to engage and the compressor to run.
9. OPEN the valve on the service hose so refrigerant vapor will flow from the can into the A/C system. It may take up to 10 minutes or more per can to suck all of the refrigerant out of the can into the A/C system. Feel the air coming out of the ducts inside the vehicle. It should be getting colder.
10. If you are using a high or low pressure gauge (or both) to monitor recharging, look at the gauge(s).
LOW pressure gauge: When the reading is between 25 and 40 psi with the A/C running, STOP. The system is fully charged and should be cooling normally. DO NOT add any more refrigerant. If the gauge is over 50 psi, you have overcharged the system with too much refrigerant.
High pressure gauge: When the reading gets up around 200 to 225 psi (R12), or225 to 250 psi (R134a), STOP. The system is fully charged and should be cooling normally. DO NOT add any more refrigerant.
NOTE: The high and low pressure readings will vary depending on the system and ambient temperatures (higher temperatures cause higher system pressure readings).
Refer to the vehicle manufacturer specifications for normal system operating pressures, and the total refrigerant capacity of the system. Most newer passenger car A/C systems do not hold much refrigerant (only 14 to 28 oz.), so you don't want to add too much if the system is low. One can of R134a typically holds 12 oz. of refrigerant.
11. If the system needs more refrigerant after adding one can, you can add a second can. CLOSE the valve on the service hose, then disconnect the hose from the empty can, screw a new can onto the service hose valve, turn the valve to puncture the new can, then turn the valve all the way back out again so refrigerant can flow through the hose into the A/C system.
When you have finished, turn the engine off. CLOSE the valve on the can of refrigerant before disconnecting the service hose from the LOW pressure fitting (in case there is any refrigerant left in the can). Don't vent any leftover refrigerant from the can. Leave the service hose attached to the can with the valve closed so you can save the refrigerant for a future recharge.
Remember to replace the plastic caps over the service fittings, and remove the jumper wire from the compressor if you had to jump it to make it run.
IF THE A/C SYSTEM STOPS BLOWING COLD AIR AFTER A FEW DAYS, WEEKS OR MONTHS
If your A/C stops blowing cold air several days, weeks or months after you recharged it, it means the system has a leak and the refrigerant is escaping. You should add some leak detection dye to the system to find the leak. The leak should then be repaired before the system is recharged again; otherwise you are just wasting your time recharging the system over and over again.
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Where is the fuse for the air condioning compressor?
That's a big 50 amps or more, so you would probably find that one under the hood somewhere high up on an inside fender. Looks like a group of black Legos.
Phil
