08-06-2013, 07:02 PM
Got my clamp-on ammeter and just got some readings.
Compressor #1 running pulls 11.1 amps
Condensor fan on low (red wire) running: 2.3 amps (didn't watch for startup amps since it is running ok), can't check amps on HI since breaker trips
Compressor #2 starting (purple wire): 38.3 amps and breaker trips
So since the locked rotor amps are 59 and it pulls 38 amps before breaker trips could it be the capacitor?
Hope so since I have one that should be here tomorrow and I'll change that then check it again.
What do yall think?
Compressor #1 running pulls 11.1 amps
Condensor fan on low (red wire) running: 2.3 amps (didn't watch for startup amps since it is running ok), can't check amps on HI since breaker trips
Compressor #2 starting (purple wire): 38.3 amps and breaker trips
So since the locked rotor amps are 59 and it pulls 38 amps before breaker trips could it be the capacitor?
Hope so since I have one that should be here tomorrow and I'll change that then check it again.
What do yall think?
Forest & Cindy Olivier
1987 log cabin
2011 Roadtrek C210P
PO 1999 Foretravel 36'
1998 Newell 45' #486
1993 Newell 39' #337