What You’ll Learn:

• Proper capacitor and contactor wiring configurations
• Understanding compressor terminals: Common, Start, and Run
• How capacitors actually work (electron flow and storage)
• The difference between compressor common and capacitor common
• Hard start kit installation and when to use them
• Potential relay operation and back EMF
• Voltage drop diagnosis during startup
• Why compressors fail and how to prevent it

Key Topics Covered:

• Run winding vs. start winding configuration
• Dual capacitor wiring (hermetic and fan)
• How capacitor size affects motor performance
• Copper plating and acid contamination issues
• Inrush current and voltage considerations
• 208V vs 230V applications
• CPT terminal (sacrificial protection)