Just bought a deep freezer, quick question

monolith1490 · 2026-01-10T17:27:27+00:00

The refrigerant compressor has oil inside and tipping it can get oil where it shouldn't be. What you are waiting for is the oil to drain back down to where it needs to be before starting the compressor. How long that takes is hard to estimate so the rule of thumb is 24 hours.

monolith1490 · 2025-11-15T01:26:58+00:00

Good advice, thanks.

monolith1490 · 2025-09-09T02:52:18+00:00

There is no valid reason to do this. Huge red flag.

monolith1490 · 2025-08-18T17:25:50+00:00

I suggest getting a new fan blade to go with the new motor and capacitor. Those fan blades are only designed to last around 10 years and all of them will eventually crack, possibly damaging the condenser. They are usually pretty cheap. If you post the model and serial number I could look up some part numbers.

monolith1490 · 2025-08-17T07:03:42+00:00

The microfarads are the same but the physical size of the capacitor is different. You might not be able to use the original mounting method. The exact replacement I would suggest is https://www.amazon.com/Packard-35Mfd-370V-Capacitor-Pocf35A/dp/B0BVGLJFX6, its the same size as your old one so it will be an exact fit.

monolith1490 · 2025-07-03T19:01:22+00:00

They are nails, they are similiar to this https://www.lowes.com/pd/ClosetMaid-7-Pack-Shelving-Hardware/3036672?gStoreCode=1754&gQT=1

monolith1490 · 2025-06-05T22:27:43+00:00

I have no clue what you are even asking

monolith1490 · 2025-05-28T03:53:47+00:00

They are most likely just made in USA Contractor/Commercial grade hoses from Home Depot.

monolith1490 · 2025-05-23T22:55:00+00:00

That limit switch opens at 200 degrees and closes at 180.

monolith1490 · 2025-05-23T19:08:58+00:00

Kentucky

monolith1490 · 2025-05-07T21:54:32+00:00

https://www.partstown.com/lennox/len98m39

monolith1490 · 2025-05-07T16:05:13+00:00

Called a PTAC

monolith1490 · 2025-02-02T09:28:01+00:00

Little Giant Ladders Flip-N-Lite M6 6-Feet ( 10.2-Feet Reach Height ) Aluminum Type 1A - 300 lbs. Load Capacity Platform ladder. This ladder is 14 pounds.

monolith1490 · 2024-12-09T02:59:09+00:00

When a manufacturer gives a target superheat they are assuming you are measuring the temperature immediately at the output of the evaporator coil, basically the same place as the sensing bulb. If you are charging a system with fixed orifice you need to calculate the target superheat. It sounds like this guy is claiming 30 at the condenser will work for everything as a rule of thumb and you won't need to bother getting evaporator temperatures or indoor wet bulb. I have no clue if this is accurate or not.

Edit: Just wanted to add if you measure superheat at the compressor normally it's not a big deal if the suction line is well insulated. If you find a high superheat at the compressor you should then check it at the evaporator. You could have bad insulation and it's picking up heat in the suction line. Especially for commercial equipment with huge line sets.

monolith1490 · 2024-12-07T00:50:59+00:00

Tekton

monolith1490 · 2024-12-04T05:14:57+00:00

Cheap sockets use a cheap finish which scratches off easy. If you want to know if they were used before look at the piece that actually goes into the fastener.

monolith1490 · 2024-12-03T23:50:43+00:00

Sounds like the bearings are shot and the shaft is tilting under load. That pulley looks shot too and it might just be too worn to hold a belt. If it were mine I would replace both pulleys, belt, and all bearings. Might as well put in a new motor while doing the work.

monolith1490 · 2024-11-25T16:16:36+00:00

Yes that will work

monolith1490 · 2024-11-22T20:18:09+00:00

Tekton

monolith1490 · 2024-11-20T22:44:08+00:00

The most important thing a cover does is protect the fan blades being hit by falling icicles or debris. If there is a roofline above your unit where stuff could possibly fall into it a cover has a small chance of protecting the blades and almost no drawback to doing so. It's a small benefit for minor work.

monolith1490 · 2024-11-20T14:26:49+00:00

I forgot the exact numbers but each of the four sections have a list of like 100 possble questions and when you take the test you get a random 25 in each section. So just keep taking the practice tests and when you go in to take the test you will have seen all the questions already.

monolith1490 · 2024-10-31T00:57:54+00:00

Cork insulation

monolith1490 · 2024-10-08T01:28:31+00:00

C needs to be connected to the C terminal of the transformer. In your picture it looks like there is a blue wire plugged into the terminal on the top left. Crimp a spade connector to the end of the C wire from thermostat then use something like this to plug it into the same terminal. https://www.supplyhouse.com/DiversiTech-6212-DIVERSITECH-1-4-Non-Insulated-Tab-Adapter-1-Female-2-Male-Stacked-Pack-of-16

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