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Trouble-Shooting => Refrigeration => Topic started by: on March 14, 2002, 02:49:49 am



Title: Compressor not starting
Post by: on March 14, 2002, 02:49:49 am
I just got a 1964-66 coke can machine and it just just cycles
over and over do I need a new compressor or starter relay
or what?  thanks!


Title: Compressor not starting
Post by: globalcompressors on March 15, 2002, 09:53:08 pm
Hey Elvis,

When you say "cycling" over and over, is the compressor trying to start and you hear a "click" about every 5 or 10 seconds? If so, that's the overload kicking out. You may try a 3 in 1 start capacitor. I think you can get one at W W Granger. Try that. If the unit still won't start, the compressor is probably shot. :(  The other thing is check to make sure that all the wiring is good and tight. Good luck! Post back.

Eric