How to connect the compressor?
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If you urgently need a compressor, and go for his purchase there is no time, you can take a compressor from an old refrigerator. Let's talk about how to connect the compressor to the necessary equipment.
How to connect a compressor: Instruction
Please note that when you remove the compressor from the refrigerator, you must cut the cable from the temperature sensor, otherwise you will not be able to pull it out. Then proceed as follows:
- Install the relay on the compressor - this will help protect it from overheating and current surges. Perform the installation of the relay in accordance with the instructions accompanying it.
- Now equip the compressor with the receiver. If you use the purchased one, then make its connection according to the scheme that goes to it in the kit. But you can make such a device yourself. Take a plastic bottle (per 1 liter) and make two holes in its lid with an awl. Place the outlet and inlet tubes there, and then pour epoxy into the container and turn over. Then leave it all for a few hours. When the resin solidifies, the lid with tubes will securely stick to the bottle. As a result, the resulting device will last for many years. It is connected to the discharge nozzle, which is located next to the valve.
- The last thing to do is to connect the unitwith the necessary device. To do this, it is best to use hoses designed for windshield washers. They can be purchased at any car store. Hoses are installed in the openings of the compressor, located on its upper part.
After you connect the compressor, you must turn it on and check for operation. If you have done everything correctly, there will be no problems with its functioning.
When using the compressor, you need to monitor thethe oil level in it. It is important that it does not fall to a critical level, otherwise the unit will overheat and quickly fail. At the same time, use oil with additives and mineral components for filling.
Please note that the time of workcompressor from the refrigerator should not exceed 45 minutes. Then leave the compressor at rest for at least 10 minutes. When using the compressor, do not forget about the safety precautions: connect the device only with dry hands, watch the insulation of the wires, do not allow it to overheat, and so on.
If you decide to buy a new compressor, you need to know by what parameters it should be selected. They are described in detail in the article How to choose a compressor.
