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6/22/2011 1:44:17 PM EDT
Hi All,

We have an exterior AC unit that has been crapping out.   The circuit will trip occasionally and needs to be reset.

However, the wire leads from the condenser (red, black, & yellow) also keep frying.

I replaced the connectors 3 years ago and just yesterday it fried them.  So I replaced the connectors and it ran for about 5 hours then fried.  I replaced them today and it fried the wires in about 2 hours.

The condenser works, but the wire connections keep blowing.

It's really pissing me off.

Any ideas.....?

Thanks,

-Coop

Went to change  the leads again and the compressor has leaked oil all around..... guess it's shot
6/22/2011 1:57:16 PM EDT
[#1]
Compressor is croaking most likely- contacts on contactor may be bad as well.
6/22/2011 1:58:18 PM EDT
[#2]
Check the voltage while it is running.  How old is it?
6/22/2011 3:13:12 PM EDT
[#3]
At least 10 years old...  The contacts are fried.  I keep attaching new leads.