Wiring Refrigerator Compressor for DIY Air Compressor

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See how to wire a refrigerator compressor to run as a small air compressor for your workbench. Disclaimer:
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@MonstroLab 3 жыл бұрын

I watched many videos on wiring-up a fridge/AC compressor and by far this was the ONLY video that I understood clearly and was was able to complete my DIY silent compressor project. We need more people teaching like this guy.

@gmanll0 4 жыл бұрын

I watched dozens of these vids and this is the only one that showed how to wire the compressor. Great job! Finished mine today. I couldn't have done it without you. You are a great teacher!

@bottlekruiser 4 жыл бұрын

Turns out the one I ripped out of a fridge was *almost* wired up perfectly for my case... This helped me figure out the missing part. Thank you!

@butchherring3155 10 жыл бұрын

Great information... I remember back when I was a kid in the late 60's my dad would use fridge compressors in his farm shop to inflate tractor tires. He couldn't afford an actual air compressor but came across old fridges occasionally and would salvage the compressors for this purpose. For a large tire I recall that it took a while to blow it up, but eventually they would get the job done. He liked to mount them on an old push-mower deck... made them easy to move to where ever you needed it. He never put any more oil in one... when one would quit working he'd just find another one to replace it.

@michaelcostello6991 6 жыл бұрын

Really great video. This was explained really well with the wiring diagram. Thank you very much. Not sure how anyone can give this video a thumbs down unless they are clueless about the topic. Thanks again

@ManMan-lt8nw 5 жыл бұрын

Wow. Thank you so much for your excellent informative video. I follow step by step. Managed to get my old ac compressor running. Now I'm gonna build me a full set silent air compressor.

@NechaevDmitry 7 жыл бұрын

I found the video very helpful. Started up a compressor I picked up from a broken fridge.

@Darryl603 10 жыл бұрын

I'm learning alot of new things here, with a vast array of cool projects. Thank you for sharing

@robertbuckles3596 2 жыл бұрын

I just purchased a new window ac unit to replace my old loud window ac. My old ac unit works good, it is just old and LOUD!!! I have an old empty BBQ propane tank that I will flush out and with a few Harbor Freight pieces I believe I too can build myself a small shop air compressor. Thank you so much for this video, I have learned a lot and feel confident I can build this. Now if I can get my BBQ tank cleaned out without blowing myself up, I will be in good shape,,,,,, It sucks to wake up dead!

@CartandPod 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Was having some trouble figuring out the wiring and this video did the trick! I will link to this in my video in case anyone else has any problems.

@electronhacker4224 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million my friend, I copied the instructions in your video and my comp burst into life first time that I plugged it in.I am over the moon with it. I have watched quite a few of your vids and I have subscribed to you excellent channel .Cheers to you and yours from the UK.

@michaelcurtis2818 7 жыл бұрын

from the plug: common is normally black (called a common, line, or hot) which carries 120v. the neutral is normally white (called a neutral or enclosed ground). the ground... ur right, it's a ground or rod ground. terminology is key for newbies (especially when they're watching another person's video). always use a tank and always use a switched pressure regulator at LEAST. It's a cheap way to avoid major hazards.

@harjinder7435 6 жыл бұрын

SISTEMAS DE ARRANQUE DE COMPRESORES EN REFRIGERACION 120 VAC Y 220 VAC EN GENERAL

@AWIERD1 5 жыл бұрын

I would never go by color unless the schematic printed on the compressor is worn away and or model and serial. You can always pull a wiring diagram.....

@bermanlomasqueno419 5 жыл бұрын

Hi...LLC ...You're GREAT! Very Very Very GOOD EXPLANATION....good VERY GOOD English and Super EAZY to Understand......Thanks! Brilliant Work Sir!

@KIDZKARTBLDER 4 жыл бұрын

Your tha man ... I’m making a vac pump for bleeding breaks .. and I really needed this wiring diagram .. thanks

@richarddowner4292 9 жыл бұрын

thank you for the video.my little 3 gal. compressor pump died, it has only a 100psi switch. I could not figure out the wiring of the dehumidifier compressor pump out. thanks to this video, I can now wire up a new pump for my little tank. plus for the switch before the capacitor I will tie it into the 100psi switch. this video fixed my little compressor for super cheap $. I had the dead dehumidifier, the pump worked but no more cold. and now it will be pumping my Little 3 gal tank thank you very much... GREAT VIDEO THUMBS UP!!!

@MrHelmut1150 10 жыл бұрын

thank you so much, very easy instruction and very detailed. I've been thinking of building an oil extractor using a small propane tank, but like many out there I don't want to spend too much money on a vacuum pump. I just have to get my hands on an old ref. or window AC.

@Lovinflyindrones2022 7 жыл бұрын

You're a great teacher!!!!

@kevinnavara4910 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, was able to convert dehumidifier compressor in no time.

@garybutler867 10 жыл бұрын

Nice project. I really enjoy your videos.

@johnterpack3940 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for demonstrating what it could do. Looks like it'd be good for airbrushes or similar light-duty use. I sure wouldn't try blowing up a tire with it.

@BareFootDuck 4 жыл бұрын

Very well presented, explained and demonstrated. TY.

@tamilann100 10 жыл бұрын

very.....thank you for your genuine information.

@user-qi7yc2ep8p Жыл бұрын

This video was very helpful,please keep up the good work

@chrisnotap 7 жыл бұрын

I'll be uploading a new video in a few days and will be adding a link directing people to your video.

@nigelhosein7822 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man best video every on how to connect that compressor thanks

@michaeldose2041 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this very clear and concise.

@russellpindar7717 8 жыл бұрын

Good informative video. Thanks.

@coloricanking 4 жыл бұрын

At first I was getting annoyed with how much you dumbed it down. But you're THE man, I couldn't figure this out and you made sure ANYone could understand. Thank you

@davntelisha19 3 жыл бұрын

Good explanation the other video i seen are pointless not too much details thank you

@budgrandy1035 3 жыл бұрын

Great video helped me out! doing same thing and didn't have wire information!thanks!

@ncrdisabled 10 жыл бұрын

I seen your black meter lead is like mine bent!!!! It finally cracked so JB Weld has a very high resistance. I also find sometime when the numbers are off the Cap is going or is bad.. A cap is a lot cheaper that a new compressor

@redwhite286 8 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing

@LOWEFERRARI 10 жыл бұрын

THANKS TO SHARE WITH US , TERRIFIC EXPLANATION, VERY CLEAR!

@carlosmedeiros123 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video, really easy to understand.

@OcRefrig 10 жыл бұрын

Good vid. Liked. those Rotary Compressors will Do as much as 400 Psig, but they won't last long doing it. they can run up to 275psig all day long, but that is with suction subcooling coming back as refrigerant enters the compressor. they need cool air entering the compressor to make it survive. no warmer than 55 degree's. it keeps the compressor electrical wiring inside the compressor from melting. so if you're in a Basement and it's relatively cool 65 degree's or less that'l keep it working. You could use it to Pressurize a 30 lb Steel Refrigerant Recovery Tank to 150Psig all day long and that would make a great little air Tank for blowing off parts.

@johnvivicio2712 10 жыл бұрын

i like this vedio very much the way of demonsrations excellant.

@Safi2011able 8 жыл бұрын

good information teching

@Rabbit.760 5 жыл бұрын

Great info, totally solved my bullshit... thanks pal!

@aztecahernandez6539 2 жыл бұрын

Sucking in compressed air Lol. Great video my friend. Thankx for the awesome information. Lol. You putt a smile in my face.

@vxp2006 9 жыл бұрын

Cool video. Keep up the good work.

@snowbill6525 7 жыл бұрын

best explanation pusebal tankx dud u did a good job and mad it as simple for any one to underastand tanku

@elvisrockson1727 4 жыл бұрын

Very illustrative...

@seshachary5580 7 жыл бұрын

very educative thank you

@carlospereyra2874 5 жыл бұрын

Very good information and nice and understanble english tanks a lot

@subinspecttom2499 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks,man.Nice one.

@fendermann1825 10 жыл бұрын

Cool video doublewide6

@gvvq-pi5ml 9 жыл бұрын

Hi their, we have a single phase Compressor, same principle, except we also have a run capacitor, which is wired form the Live 240 volts to the junction between the start winding in side and centrifugal switch...we have a centrifugal switch in the start circuit to turn the start winding off when it gets up to speed...about 2 seconds or less...Fred UK

@doublewide6 9 жыл бұрын

Tom Smith Sounds good.

@adewaleekundayo522 6 жыл бұрын

very good l love THIS video so much it help me alot

@scootmex53 10 жыл бұрын

very good vid...easy laymans terms.a dummy can understand and do this.thanks

@clientaaarei8367 2 жыл бұрын

great info!

@herkleslie4561 8 жыл бұрын

EXXXXXXXXXXCELLLENT VIDEO TYVM MAN

@hg2. 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! People are throwing out their ACs and refrigerators, and the compressors can get a new life as workbench compressor? Sounds terrific to me.

@PoorMiners321 4 жыл бұрын

wow great, i understand your video tutorial..thanks you so much..

@richardjeun Жыл бұрын

I wonder how much pressure that thing can charge up to? I suppose you can use a flare tool or solder the copper pipe to a fitting. Also, the intake tube is directly connected to the compressor housing; thus, you can pour a set amount of oil into a cup, dip that intake tube into the oil, turn the unit on to get more oil into the system. The pinched tube can be cut to drain old oil.

@IsrarKhan-cu7sg 8 жыл бұрын

thanks dear sir♥

@charlesyokum7752 4 жыл бұрын

this was great hanks man

@chatchai5699 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot

@fredgeitner713 Жыл бұрын

I built one using a gas grill bottle for the tank. I used a pressure switch with an unloader set to kick off at 150 psi. Mine used a potential relay to start the motor. No capacitor.Those things tend to spit alot of oil though with no good way to check the level.

@Arieldny 5 жыл бұрын

wao great video thank you!

@gusderocco9752 Жыл бұрын

thanks great video

@budmoore8144 10 жыл бұрын

cool idea

@johnpetrie3743 4 жыл бұрын

Hello I have this exact air compressor. Was just wondering if I could just hook up hose directly to compressor and use as air hose or to power air gun

@thuzsomcio7400 10 жыл бұрын

cool vid,,,, lots of info

@danrasmussen4125 10 жыл бұрын

I love this vid is a great idea for a airbrush especially if using it in the house

@doublewide6 10 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I was reading online and many people use them specifically for air brushes. You can also use it to fill a large tank and run medium duty air tools.

@danrasmussen4125 10 жыл бұрын

hmm thinking 2 pumps 1 tank may be a nice alternative for my portable compressor I have now and still give me a faster refill time. Does anyone no how much pressure things can make? and what's the safe pressure to trust using these things at?

@doublewide6 10 жыл бұрын

dan rasmussen There is a video from mopatin check it out the answer is 870PSI !!!!!!!!!! 2 pumps will work also.

@MrMac5150 9 жыл бұрын

By the sound of your ohm meter, your switch must be in the continuity / diode mode. If this is the case, you are not measuring ohms, you are measuring the voltage across the resistance in circuit. This is used to see the voltage bias of a diode.

@ClownWhisper 8 жыл бұрын

+MrMac5150 yeah i was not understanding those readings at all

@ratnayakepremachandra6203 8 жыл бұрын

Pls listening again again and again.you will get it

@henrybarnett 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect!

@williamandrewwood1061 8 жыл бұрын

Where did you get that compressor? It looks to be in excellent shape.

@tarekalkoroghly3846 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@repeatman 9 жыл бұрын

I have a 10 year old Portable A/C. Still works. but if and when it quits. I want to do something like this with the compressor. :)

@ratnayakepremachandra6203 8 жыл бұрын

Pls don't waste your time.this is rotary type ref compressor.approxmatly 18000 B T U.

@hudreous 9 жыл бұрын

You mentioned that you might have to add oil. Can you explain how and where you would add oil to the compressor?

@leonscorpio19 9 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for taking the time to do it. I want to use a fridge compressor to supplement the aeration of my pond. My question is, to keep the compressor lubricated, I'll add oil but obviously I don't want it to go into the pond. What if I extend the pressure side to a height of about 4 or 5 foot straight up, do you think that would help keep the oil in the compressor rather than being pumped into the pond? Thanks in advance.

@xethorias6319 6 жыл бұрын

Add an oil separator in line. The oil is vaporized by the compressor, so it comes out as mist.

@alexnightflydance 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You sooooo much😎😉

@darrenshan3012 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks to share

@cliffcurfman2831 7 жыл бұрын

QUESTION ? What is the make and model number of your Multi-meter? It look great I collect them... Great Video !

@MrMac5150 9 жыл бұрын

Is the common internally grounded to the outer case, or is it insulated from case.

@uncle_creepy2743 5 жыл бұрын

hello, your vid was great but im not sure it applies to my compressor, i have the overload relay and the ohms dont seem right between the 3 terminals, (3,5,5). is there a diferent wiring diagram for the comopressors with the overload relay?. i did try to wire it as the start wire being the overload relay but it didnt start (thouigh the lights in the house dimmed)??? anyways hope you are still at it ive watched a few of your vids and they are quite good. im trying to build a mini vacuum chamber.

@taneshapremathilake905 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man

@robviolin1 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@MrJg5150 10 жыл бұрын

how would u wire two pumps... I have two n would like to do that if u could help that would b great.

@juanmartinez8457 8 жыл бұрын

nice video , i,m trying something similar the only diference is mine is a tecumseh upright like yours 3 wires coming out of it difer a bit mine are yellow ,red and black , also my capacitor has 3 terminals one says fan one says common and the third says herm which i don,t know what herm means . thanks for any helpful tios

@paulsalassi9589 4 жыл бұрын

Industry standard blk=common,yel=start,run=what is left.

@ronniesutton4727 4 жыл бұрын

I built the same exact thing, is the motor supposed to get really hot after it's running for awhile?

@biggiebob3695 4 жыл бұрын

I like it

@freddy915 7 жыл бұрын

is it oil filled I got one or not I use mineral oil for my refrigerator compressor air pump

@JamesHall-bv3rb Жыл бұрын

Have you got a vodeo on wireing up a 220v AC compressor t0 make a air compressor?

@steelcity420187 7 жыл бұрын

Where would I buy a capacitor

@agguilarmetalwork4494 3 жыл бұрын

Hi did you remove te ptc overload protection

@bermanlomasqueno419 5 жыл бұрын

Hi...LLC may you determine what is the common name for the Comp.oil called? Is it "hydralic Oil"?

@michaelszczys8316 4 жыл бұрын

Does that capacitor stay hooked in while running? Is the start circuit energized all the time it’s on?

@marklll8368 3 жыл бұрын

yes, capacitor also smooth out any fluctuations on the voltage. if you plug the multi-meter to the outlet, you'll see it doesn't stay at exact 120

@atubeviewer4942 4 жыл бұрын

Is this compressor and wiring only for 120v? I just got an old compressor shows 240v 3ph but the frig. had a regular 3 prong wall plug. Mine doesnt have a big capacitor like yours Will this work? How if so?

@MegaJazz777 5 жыл бұрын

WOW Thx

@mamob9335 9 жыл бұрын

I have a problem!! I have made my Compressor and it runs ok. The Problem is when I stop it, It wont jump online Again unless the presure in the compressor is gone!! I took off the Capacitator off, because at some time I saw a video on youtube that I dont need it anymore!!? Thank you for the video Brother ...;)

@ocayaro 3 жыл бұрын

The switch should be between the capacitor and the START winding.

@503challenger 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like a run cap..... Start caps are usually a plastic type material?

@t4r3ekhazam28 4 жыл бұрын

How should I measure which capacitor goes with which compressor. Please let me know.

@Daniel9787 4 жыл бұрын

does anyone know what capacitor is needed for this??? iv got the same compressor but i dont have the capacitor. Thanks

@nanepatnett435 4 жыл бұрын

Copressure run on 220v only

@lovebumperknows 9 жыл бұрын

another question, cause I am doing this or attempting to,, the switch from the capacitor,, is it always on after the compressor starts up, if it was always on would the worse that could happen the capacitor would be low in voltage in aiding startup?

@SnowmanRH 8 жыл бұрын

+joe b Yes, it is an on/off switch for the compressor. The "run capacitor" (metal can) is designed to stay in the circuit while the compressor runs.