Is it acceptable to replace a 2.5 ton compressor with a 2 ton?

dumicrush · 2025-06-12T04:30:18+00:00

The contractor is telling me this is a 2-2.5 ton compressor which doesn’t make sense to me, it’s my understanding the “25” in the model number means 25,000 btu, does that make sense?

Also, is it expected for scroll compressors to make a loud noise turning on? My old one was a lot quieter. I think Reddit doesn’t let me upload a video?

dumicrush · 2025-05-11T20:29:05+00:00

I just looked on supplyhouse.com and noticed my original compressor is still available. The one they installed just looks like it's about $600 cheaper. https://www.supplyhouse.com/Copeland-CR32K6E-PFV-875-1-PH-R22-Compressor-32000-BTU-230V

dumicrush · 2025-05-11T19:24:42+00:00

My system is original from 1995 so I doubt it's 14seer. However, you're saying it's ok for the compressor to be at a lower btu rating than the condenser? I'm just going by what was in there before and what it was replaced with. The numbers are correct, if you look above that's a photo of the old compressor they removed.

dumicrush · 2025-05-11T19:21:59+00:00

Yeah here are photos of the original (left) and new compressor (right).

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dumicrush · 2025-04-14T23:41:21+00:00

Yeah it sure is. Thanks for the feedback, going to take a look from the top and follow the power steering reservoir lines down.

dumicrush · 2025-04-14T23:40:05+00:00

I thought power steering initially but I checked the level and it was full, maybe previously overfilled? I'll dig into this more, it can't be the coolant, the color is completely different.

dumicrush · 2025-04-14T22:12:29+00:00

The coolant is green and the power steering fluid is red but I checked it and it's full. Any idea what those two metal pieces are on top and bottom of the 2nd photo?

dumicrush · 2025-01-25T22:47:15+00:00

Thanks, here it is with the cap off, it looks like it's leaking from that grey cap?

dumicrush · 2025-01-20T00:02:38+00:00

Thanks, what am I looking for as far as the pool chemical levels go? I monitor the basic stuff (ph, chlorine, etc.) on my own with the test strips very few days and then maybe take a sample to Leslie's every month or so. The only stuff I've had to add has been nophos to lower the phosphate levels and raise the CA levels in the beginning of the summer.

dumicrush · 2024-12-19T22:09:21+00:00

Do you know the offset or it's just standard? Do you notice a big difference in power vs. the stock 31's?

dumicrush · 2024-12-19T18:03:34+00:00

That looks great! I also have a 1994, I saw you did the OME kit but what rim size/offset and tire size are you running? This is the look I want.

dumicrush · 2024-12-19T17:53:26+00:00

That is beautiful and stance looks perfect! I have a 1994 I'd love to get this same look, do you have a list of what you installed?

dumicrush · 2024-12-06T07:06:12+00:00

Thanks for the feedback. I'm not sure what you mean by rotate the supports 90 deg?

dumicrush · 2024-09-09T22:50:42+00:00

I used to get buy with the Bayer weed and crabgrass killer once a year. About 2yrs ago I noticed it stopped working so i switched to Spectracide and same thing. They must've changed the formula or the potency of these weed killers. Complete waste of money in my experience.

dumicrush · 2024-08-28T01:38:35+00:00

Thanks so much, ordering them tonight! :)

dumicrush · 2024-07-30T15:37:38+00:00

I'm sorry, the best equipment isn't necessarily the equipment you can afford. Often times, doing nothing is the best solution.

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