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Title: Cav 96 Compressor running all the time
Post by: Blind1968 on June 13, 2017, 03:45:38 am
Hi all, I have a Cav 96 that has been running great for about 7 years but recently I noticed the compressor runs continuously. How would I check the t-stat on it? What are some other things I should check.
Thanks in advance
Bryan


Title: Re: Cav 96 Compressor running all the time
Post by: MoonDawg on June 13, 2017, 11:00:47 am
     Step # 1----- Turn the dial to the "off" position to see if the contacts are still working.


Title: Re: Cav 96 Compressor running all the time
Post by: Blind1968 on June 13, 2017, 07:57:02 pm
Hey Moondog, Yes when I turn it to the off position the compressor turns off. At 1 on the dial its 32 deg in the box.  


Title: Re: Cav 96 Compressor running all the time
Post by: MoonDawg on June 14, 2017, 11:48:43 am
      #2-------------put the end of the capillary tube in a cup of ice.


Title: Re: Cav 96 Compressor running all the time
Post by: Blind1968 on June 15, 2017, 10:16:03 pm
So I pulled the Capillary probe out and put in a cup of ice water. The box temp dropped to 29 and the ice water froze up but the compressor never shut off.


Title: Re: Cav 96 Compressor running all the time
Post by: MoonDawg on June 16, 2017, 09:59:25 am
        #3-----------The old hammer trick! LOL.    Hook it back up and tap on the body of the T/S with the handle of a screwdriver, sometimes works for me.
   
         In the meantime, call one of our suppliers and get a replacement thermostat ordered, you need one.

       


Title: Re: Cav 96 Compressor running all the time
Post by: Blind1968 on June 18, 2017, 08:10:19 pm
Thank You for all the help MoonDawg. 

Edit: New t-stat installed and she is working perfectly.   :happydrinkers: