I explain how I use my multimeter to read the amp draw on a compressor. The guy in my intro that wears the pink shirt and wig is edbassmaster. You can check him out at: www.youtube.com The music was played and composed by Champagne Millionaire. You can check him out at: profile.myspace.com
Dr Z. I love your videos. I would have liked to see you compare your measurments to the data plate.
Maybe you have noticed that on single phase equipment it is never even close. I will measure the common winding and ithe RLA will typically be low. Sometimes if you find the sum of two of the windings it will be close. What is your take on this?
LRA usualy is close.
Was that a three phase unit you were testing? I have not seen that Bard in my area?
Knowing the air side is just as important as either the electrical or refrigeration sides. It just happens to be the most ignored and misunderstood side.
Techs, do you really believe those installers know how to correctly design duct systems if you don’t?
Are the schools you are going to teach this subject.
Do you just set your ductulators to an arbitrary setting like .1 or .08?
DrZarkloff in this video you are teaching how to take the amp. mesure, right?
that´s what Amp Draw means?
i know english but no to much.
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Thanks. Fieldpiece is the only brand I’ve ever owned.
Just press and hold (for a few seconds) the MIN/MAX button to return to standard amp read mode.
That’s the Fieldpiece HS33 stick meter. I love that thing sooo much… I own TWO of them! Rarely use the stick for amp draw. I also have the electronic handle (about $25). It turns any of the Fieldpiece attachment heads into a stand-alone tool.
I install alot of them in the telephone buildings. The good thing about them is that everything is outside and condensation can not get on there equipment
electric motors will draw 5 to 7 times the full load amps at start up. This compressor is running normal.
So very true. Thanks.
Excellent video! Knowing and troubleshooting the electrical side of HVAC is just as important as knowing the refrigerant circuit.
I actually like Bard units. They’re easy to install just about anywhere.