Thank you for the video, this has explained more in one video than all of my googling over the last few days. Quick question, if my Overload is reading 1.2M Ohms, is the resistance far too high and it needs replacing?
Thank you for watching, we're just happy to help! The overload protector is a non-load device. It is a technically a switch, so normally it will complete the circuit (0 to 1 ohm), or disconnect the circuit (when overloaded). When the overload protector trips, it should have no continuity and no reading on the multimeter. It doesn't have resistance because there is no path for electricity. So the reading will either be - - - - - or OL (open loop / out of limit). A resistance of 1.2 Million ohms will prevent the rest of the compressor from working, so in this case it's best to install a new overload protector.
@@AmreSupply thank you, I really appreciate the reply. I thought the reading was way out of range. I tested it so many times thinking it was my multimeter being dumb. Just me. Thank you again, I'll order a new Overload.
Thanks Vance, Sir. I can't see the terminals that your touching though with the screwdriver to discharge the capacitor. You discharging from the overload protector contact points that run from the overload protector to the capacitor?
Thanks for watching. There is some variation between models so yours might look different. If your model has a separate capacitor, then follow the two wires that lead into the relay. You'll discharge between those two terminals. In other models you'll separate the capacitor and touch between the two terminals on the capacitor.
Excellent Explanation of what to look for on Your run components and heat sensors!
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Thank you for the video, this has explained more in one video than all of my googling over the last few days.
Quick question, if my Overload is reading 1.2M Ohms, is the resistance far too high and it needs replacing?
Thank you for watching, we're just happy to help!
The overload protector is a non-load device. It is a technically a switch, so normally it will complete the circuit (0 to 1 ohm), or disconnect the circuit (when overloaded). When the overload protector trips, it should have no continuity and no reading on the multimeter. It doesn't have resistance because there is no path for electricity. So the reading will either be - - - - - or OL (open loop / out of limit). A resistance of 1.2 Million ohms will prevent the rest of the compressor from working, so in this case it's best to install a new overload protector.
@@AmreSupply thank you, I really appreciate the reply. I thought the reading was way out of range. I tested it so many times thinking it was my multimeter being dumb. Just me. Thank you again, I'll order a new Overload.
Great video tutorial, THANK YOU FOR ALL THE VIDEO TUTORIAL THAT YOU SHARE, very informative.❤
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Finnaly a good video
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Thanks Vance, Sir. I can't see the terminals that your touching though with the screwdriver to discharge the capacitor. You discharging from the overload protector contact points that run from the overload protector to the capacitor?
Thanks for watching. There is some variation between models so yours might look different. If your model has a separate capacitor, then follow the two wires that lead into the relay. You'll discharge between those two terminals. In other models you'll separate the capacitor and touch between the two terminals on the capacitor.