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m0nk33y
06-08-2004, 08:06 PM
Hello,
I have a serious problem with my project. Its suppose to be a physics project dued on FRIDAY, but its not working. When I filled it with static pressure and turned it on, the suction side doesn't seem to be pulling a suction. Also, high side isn't building up pressure. The compressor is running but nothing seems to work. Could there be something with the capillary tubing?? Also, could my compressor be broken and not capable to pull a suction anymore???? Please help, this project will greatly affect my grade.
-Tommy
Çhrist0ph
06-08-2004, 08:29 PM
leak?
runmc
06-08-2004, 08:38 PM
How much of a static charge did you put in it? Is it holding the static charge? Did you pressure test it for leaks?
If the compressor is pumping up pressure,it is also creating a suction at the same time:stick:
I think your gonna flunk.:(
chilly1
06-08-2004, 09:34 PM
Post a pic of the system, How many tubes are coming out of the compressor?
Gary Lloyd
06-09-2004, 06:01 AM
Unless you are working with very high pressure refrigerant in a cascade system, static charging is not the way to do it.
m0nk33y
06-09-2004, 01:50 PM
i put around 20 psi static into suction line and turned it on to see if it will work, but the low side doesn't seem to be pulling a suction (stays the same) and the high side isn't building up pressure. Also, i checked for leaks and it doesn't seem to be leaking...
Gary Lloyd
06-09-2004, 01:57 PM
Are you sure the compressor is running?
m0nk33y
06-09-2004, 02:00 PM
yes i am certain, i can hear it running.... can the compressor be the fault?
Gary Lloyd
06-09-2004, 02:11 PM
If your low side pressure is 20psi with the compressor off, and stays at 20psi with the compressor running, then the compressor isn't pumping. This would be very strange. Even a bad compressor will do some pumping. Are you sure your gauges are connected properly and the hand valves on the manifold closed?
m0nk33y
06-09-2004, 02:13 PM
well... i got desperate and cut off the compressor from the evaporator and condenser. When i turned it on, the compressor doesn't pull a suction anymore and the high side is building pressure.
m0nk33y
06-09-2004, 02:14 PM
it only makes a noise like its running, but it doesn't pull suction nor build pressure. Weird, maybe the compressor is defective...
Gary Lloyd
06-09-2004, 02:41 PM
If it doesn't suck, then it really sucks. Toss it.
m0nk33y
06-09-2004, 04:15 PM
too bad... it worked a couple days ago.... Have any ideas why it wouldn't suck anymore???
Redwolf
06-09-2004, 04:47 PM
LOL
Thats a bad joke just waiting to happen :)
If its truely running it will have Amp Draw.
I've seen a few with jamed pistons and broken rods... poor thing just humming along. But never a factional hp.
Have had a 1/3hp motor cut off 1/3 of a nuckel and split the bone in two length wise.. So I'd say the chance is there.