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Odd Terminals on AC Compressor Ken Hall 07-18-2006
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Posted by Bob_Loblaw on August 5, 2006, 4:58 pm


>the R-32 many years ago
> was considered toxic and now is god giving formula what joke.


Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas







Respectfully, Bob

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Posted by aka-SBM on August 13, 2006, 8:52 am

> Yes How many of you knows that R-410 is TOXIC to some extent
> R-410 is combination of r-125 and r-32. the R-32 many years ago
> was considered toxic and now is god giving formula what joke.

Then you are gonna love R744.
Might as well get ready for it too...


>
>> Can't wait until 410a is in full swing when one of these babies
>> blow.............................:o(
>>
>>
>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> Okay, I installed a set of Term-Loc wires on the unit.
>>>>
>>>> Two of the three posts, though corroded (I cleaned them with a small
>>>> wire brush and sandpaper) were solidly connected to the compressor.
>>>> The third post moved/wiggled when I grabbed it with my fingers.
>>>>
>>>> The wires have burned off this compressor about 10 time in the 12
>>>> years it has been in service. Does this wiggly post suggest that,
>>>> even with the Term-Loc's, it's likely to burn off at the compressor
>>>> body? If so, what's the fix for this?
>>>
>>> There's a phenomenon known as "terminal venting" which can happen when a
>>> compressor shorts out.
>>> The area where the 3 pins are will rupture, spewing hot oil and
>>> sometimes
>>> fire if it ignites.
>>> Imagine you or your kids walking past when this happens.
>>> The fix is quite simple.
>>> Get a crowbar.
>>> Pry open your wallet.
>>> Buy a new A/C.
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Respectfully, Bob
>>
>>
>
>



Posted by Dido on August 13, 2006, 12:33 pm

>
>> Yes How many of you knows that R-410 is TOXIC to some extent
>> R-410 is combination of r-125 and r-32. the R-32 many years ago
>> was considered toxic and now is god giving formula what joke.
>
> Then you are gonna love R744.
> Might as well get ready for it too...

Yep Yep but I am glad that with in nother year and half
I will be closing my tool box
Dido



>>> Can't wait until 410a is in full swing when one of these babies
>>> blow.............................:o(
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Okay, I installed a set of Term-Loc wires on the unit.
>>>>>
>>>>> Two of the three posts, though corroded (I cleaned them with a small
>>>>> wire brush and sandpaper) were solidly connected to the compressor.
>>>>> The third post moved/wiggled when I grabbed it with my fingers.
>>>>>
>>>>> The wires have burned off this compressor about 10 time in the 12
>>>>> years it has been in service. Does this wiggly post suggest that,
>>>>> even with the Term-Loc's, it's likely to burn off at the compressor
>>>>> body? If so, what's the fix for this?
>>>>
>>>> There's a phenomenon known as "terminal venting" which can happen when
>>>> a
>>>> compressor shorts out.
>>>> The area where the 3 pins are will rupture, spewing hot oil and
>>>> sometimes
>>>> fire if it ignites.
>>>> Imagine you or your kids walking past when this happens.
>>>> The fix is quite simple.
>>>> Get a crowbar.
>>>> Pry open your wallet.
>>>> Buy a new A/C.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Respectfully, Bob
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>



Posted by Bob_Loblaw on August 14, 2006, 8:23 am




> Yep Yep but I am glad that with in nother year and half
> I will be closing my tool box
> Dido



You're glad??!!
LOL!!
Don't throw away your hammer and chisel.
Your co-workers will want them, to carve messages on your forehead when
attempting to communicate with you.



--
Respectfully, Bob

Posted by Dido on August 14, 2006, 3:00 pm

>
>
>
>
>> Yep Yep but I am glad that with in nother year and half
>> I will be closing my tool box
>> Dido
>
>
>
> You're glad??!!
> LOL!!
> Don't throw away your hammer and chisel.
> Your co-workers will want them, to carve messages on your forehead when
> attempting to communicate with you.
>
>
>
> --
> Respectfully, Bob

Very interesting however if you are to use my tools
you would need another 10 years of college

Respectfully! DIDO



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