In this video Eric Mele finds some poor and loose compressor connections from the factory so he makes a field improvement.
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The stuff you see from the factory look at these ring terminals, just squished in here my favorite is the middle one. At least these other two are tight, but man that's pretty poor. I don't know what else to say: gon na have to redo those connections. Somehow i don't even know if i have parts for that, i got ta get this unit started up.

This is a brand new unit came like this. I don't have a crimper for number six wire and i don't have crimps for a number six wire and i don't think i can get either of those in any sort of reasonable amount of time. I've also thought about getting some sort of lugs to put on these screws to terminate the wires, but i don't have those and there again will these screws be long enough to put a lug on there, because the thickness of any of the lugs i've ever seen Is significant, so i got a way: i'm gon na fix this in the field, and maybe some people won't agree with it or make fun of me, but that's fine, so comment below how you'd fix it and i'll show you what i'm gon na do what we Did to fix this is i chopped these off to roughly, as far back as i could i'm to trim the ears off that one, a little bit more, i went through with a pilot bit and then a drill bit that was slightly bigger than these screws, like Very, i don't want these to thread through there, but i i want to get as much surface area touching as possible. So that's what we're going to have to go with on this repair.

I believe that this is going to create good contact. It's not ideal, but sometimes you got to do what you got to do. Let me get these all landed on the terminals back where they go and i'll show you guys what that looks like and there you have it better than factory right, because factory is pretty lacking in this situation. So i'm gon na get this all tightened back up.

Get this all wired! Back correctly, i had this holding my solenoid open because i didn't have a magnet up here with me. So obviously i have power unapplied right now, but i'm gon na turn. This back on. I have the wire pulled off the contactor to keep that solenoid open, because i don't know if that electronic valve is open, interesting issues, something to watch out for thanks for watching our video.

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44 thoughts on “Don’t trust factory connections”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars John Son says:

    👍 Service area Nepean??

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Thunnas Albako says:

    In the 3phase compressor how do we know if it is in wrong rotation Service area Barrhaven??

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ross Flores says:

    I'd trust your connections more than what was existing

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Roman Adriel says:

    This was definitely made on a Friday, that's exactly what I would have done. Good stuff

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars AZ RockRunner says:

    Add a split washer.

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Hola! TroniX FiX says:

    Look at all the weld splatter on that compressor… who’s the manufacturer of that pile of 💩?

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars OcRefrigeration , Hvac & Electrical Video's. says:

    West Marine will have exactly what u need also. I would think electrical supply house such as Walters should have too. Auto parts store maybe – since #6 is used in automotive.
    A Good auto parts – for sure.
    I’d Recomnend stocking the truck now with the correct connections , your going to need them again probably. Best to have some stock. Are you in Kanata ?

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Strait Comfort Systems says:

    This is the same way I learned to fix bad terminal contacts.

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars OcRefrigeration , Hvac & Electrical Video's. says:

    Wow ! Those Factory connections we’re Rediculously Poor. Your Fix , does not get any better than that ! 👍 fyi – I get lugs in Home Depot that will fit #8 wire & I believe it’s a Thomas & betts Steel lug if memory serves.
    They might have #6 wire ones.
    The #8 ones they carry are really nice. Sold in a package of 1/Each package.

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars keenan kassidi says:

    can i use a 12 cfm vacuum pump on a 23 steer mini split ductless system?

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Anthony Reardon hvacr says:

    That sounds like The tech Eric M. That guy is a good tech. I always learn from his videos. Thanks for posting 👍🏻.

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Berated says:

    Ahhh a day in the life of an "on the fly" mechanic.

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Subcooled master says:

    That is why pre commissioning list should be performed before any commisioning of new units..

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Gostevo79 says:

    I like your fix. Right before you revealed your solution. I though clipping the ends off of some smaller ring terminal crimps and using it as a washer. But you solution seems great.

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars luke peterson says:

    Non insulated ring terminal. Kline crimper. Keep number 6-4gauge ring terminal on the truck!😎 Are you in Nepean ?

  16. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars David Johnson says:

    Nice!
    How many guys would not even opened that up and just fired it up?

  17. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Professor HVAC says:

    Quality control passed.

  18. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Zach Truax says:

    Great solution. I wouldn’t have thought of that. I just learned something very practical

  19. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mark Naravas says:

    I would’ve used the right size terminal or just did what the tech did, soldered then onto the wires (especially in a high load like compressor), used a washer on top and been done. Maybe overkill but you won’t have to fix it again.

  20. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Hola! NICKLE& DIMEz says:

    Nice video! Can you please tell us what you did with the solenoid?

  21. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Daniel Soto says:

    Good solution

  22. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Donnie Robertson says:

    Nice job and video like always Service area Kanata??

  23. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars RJ_Make says:

    Nice catch Eric.

  24. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Kashif Ali says:

    Great bro keep it up

  25. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars iqlas iqlas says:

    Hi, help me

    Show a video to replace the chiller filter

  26. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Stephen Delacruz says:

    Should always check connections before start up and re check on first p.m.

  27. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars O B says:

    Actually pull everything apart and put it back together. It will just take about a week or so.
    There is a good possibility that China man did that in purpose to take down our HVAC grid.

  28. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Texas Terry says:

    This is what happens when most people sit on their ass collecting socialism checks and the only people willing to work are the idiots that didn’t work prior to stimulus checks…meanwhile, the rest of us don’t qualify for stimulus checks…wouldn’t want to honestly.

  29. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Trust_Jesus1213 says:

    I would chew them up and eat it

  30. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Eassyheat/ Cooling says:

    Was that a Copeland?

  31. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mwdub02 says:

    1/4 copper , insert the end of the wire in, then flatten the copper, use your drill to open a hole for the size screw on the terminal, End of the story. That’s what I do. Hope that helps. Service area Ottawa??

  32. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars B YENZER1 says:

    Well done! But BEWARE THIS:
    "Nothing so temporary, as something permanent!", and,
    "Nothing so permanent, as something temporary!"

  33. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars AG says:

    What kind a unit is that? Just curiusb

  34. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Scotland Heating & Air Conditioning LLC says:

    Nice fix, good job Are you in Ottawa ?

  35. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars IVAN MADRIGAL says:

    Ideal repair done

  36. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Chuck DeArruda says:

    Excellent solution!!!

  37. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars John Lakey says:

    Is that Carrier?

  38. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Will Benson says:

    I like it. Pretty good solution.

  39. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars RV10flyer says:

    Next time, pick up some heavy duty copper ring terminals (pre-tinned is okay too) 6 Ga with 1/4” eyelet at Auto Parts or Lowe’s. You’ll need some 5/16” or 3/8” heat shrink from same places. Also get a hd or a hydraulic crimper or use a rounded off 1/4” punch and a piece of heavy steel inner corner. Then use a propane torch and electrical solder for best connection.

  40. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Straycurrent says:

    Creative solution. Good thinking in a difficult situation. Are you in Orleans ?

  41. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Deoran Ferguson says:

    Always check the connection that's what I learned the hard way

  42. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Michael Personale says:

    That’s what a real tech does! You have to improvise with what you have within reason to make things operable in a safe and correct manner. Nice work! I may have to try that at some point!

  43. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars ClickyMcbuttons says:

    Jandy was here.

  44. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Edgar Cuevas says:

    Or factory set screws on pulleys

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