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Old 05-06-2007, 02:34 PM   #9
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Originally Posted by Motor31
While there, the tech did some extensive diagnostic tests and found the compressor was drawing more than it's rated amperage for the temperature. It was 75 degrees outside and the compressor was drawing the maximum number of amps for a 95 degree temperature. The tech wanted to swap out the unit figuring the compressor will fail fairly soon. Dometic refused even though the unit is beyond their own factory specs. I expect to have to deal with this again before too long.
Motor31,, Both the capacitor and start relay going bad are signs of the compressor having a hard time starting and drawing too many Amp in the proses. Your correct in thinking it won't make it though the summer. I hope your staying some place that includes electric as your power draw will be up as long as it keeps going.
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