What's Inside an AC Reciprocating Compressor - Featuring Word of Advice TV & Reuben Sahlstrom

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In this video we take a look at what's inside of an air conditioner reciprocating compressor. It was great to have Jay from Word of Advice TV as well as Reuben Sahlstrom who opened two other compressors. Jay takes a look at what's inside a scroll compressor while Reuben Sahlstrom opens a two stage reciprocating unit! We had a great time and hopefully will do more collaboration videos in the future. Let us know what you think!
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0:00 - What's Inside A Compressor Intro
1:07 - RIP Angle Grinder
2:37 - Hermetically Unsealing The Compressors
4:05 - In And Outputs Of The Compressor
5:45 - The Insides Of An AC Compressor
8:50 - Oil Inside Of The Compressor
9:15 - Other Compressor Components
12:01 - AC Compressor Cylinders
14:35 - Relief Valve
16:55 - Compression Manifold
19:44 - Pistons & Reeds
22:24 - Modern Art
22:50 - SUBSCRIBE!!!
Blessings from Minnesota,
Ben

[@mikeburch2998]

You guys are on the path to becoming superb technicians. These little details make all the difference. Never stop doing this and the rewards will follow. Greetings from Arizona.

[@matthewadams-cd9ni]

In arizona also here. I'm learning from those kids. I'm just knowing how against the law it is pulling these off ac unites here because of the liquid. I'm hoping they going to teach me how to recycle without getting caught 😆

[@matthewadams-cd9ni]

Liquid gas 😆

[@981porsche3]

1:33: I love how the cat seems thoroughly unimpressed, lol.

[@chrisv4640]

OMG I have been wanting to cut one of those open for years and have never gotten around to it. Thank you!!!!

[@scatpack5076]

I worked for a large company that built AC compressors. We used band saws to cut them open. Much better.

[@josephpuchel6497]

Hey Just so your post in your opinion what’s a top line Compressor Thank you

[@mikespencer7749]

The cat's the chilliest cat on the planet😂

[@bunstheman78]

That copper coloring on the parts inside of the compressor on and around the bypass valve is because of the system was introduced to moisture at one time that creates acid with electricity involved it creates nickel plating more than likely what killed the compressor!

[@googacct]

A channel I often watch is Carlos a Panno Refrigeracion. He is a refrigeration tech in Argentina who will often take compressors apart, repair and reassemble them. The channel is in spanish, but you can turn on the autotranslated english subtitles to understand what he is saying.

[@racejohnston7935]

I love how the cat dosent care that you are cutting with the grinder

[@halleffect1]

i had a deaf shop cat like that.

[@Puffalupagus360]

Most reciprocating refrigerant compressors use 2 pistons to increase efficiency at a given capacity. A 2-stage compressor simply has the ability to mechanically reduce its capacity from 100% down to 50-65% for a "low stage". Typically 2-stage reciprocating compressors will end up going into second stage to satisfy a call for cooling but the first stage typically helps to improve dehumidification during the first portion of the call.

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Seeing the innards of 3 different compressors was pretty awesome!! Love the video Ben!! 👍👍👍

[@BenjaminSahlstrom]

Was so great getting to hang out! Really enjoyed it.

[@So_called-v1j]

The ammount of machine work in those compressors now i see where the price tag come from. And the weight too. Thanks boys

[@MrBen527]

Nice vid sir! I replaced my 30 year old Carrier this year. It's was running but not moving any refrigerant. Compressor finally left this world.

[@davidclase2148]

Great video ! Thank You. I cut one open a long time ago with a cutting torch to see how it worked. With hindsight, using a torch could cause it to explode.

[@adairw]

I've always wondered what the inside looked like. Pretty cool. thanks guys!

[@lilo2469]

Loved the.Smoking Grinder , Ben👍

[@joedillon159]

I like Ben. Like listening to a neighbor.

[@waitemc]

Ive modified several scroll compressors to work with my garage air compressor the one's I get fit out about the same cfm as a standard 2 cyl air compressor found in most houses . Its more a complicated water oil separator and oil drain that recirculates the oil back to the scroll intake.

[@Fireship1]

That small pressure tube you twisted off of the first compressor is a process tube. That’s how they evacuate and charge the unit in the factory. Then it’s pinched off and brazed closed.

[@classic287]

Interesting video. Never realized they have pistons and a crank shaft. I’m already subscribed to Jay. I’ll sub to Ruben after watching his and Jay’s 👍

[@stopthetyrants2851]

I’ve learned so much from watching “word of advice” You are the best instructor

[@jakem117]

A three phase reciprocating compressor can run in either rotation. If it's a three phase scroll, it may only operate properly in one designated rotation. The discharge line, is not the liquid line... That other "suction" port, is called the process tube.

[@richseahag4980]

Compressors are rated in pounds per hour of refrigerant flow. Simple math conversion to tonnage or btu capacity but many variables in condensing temperatures with different types of refrigerants so when designing a system we use pounds per hour.

[@ezerasurfr]

thumbs up just for the cat chillin with you guys.

[@countryfriedhvac]

You young guys are all going to be legends when you get grey haired. Young Bergman’s out here. Thanks for the cool video.

[@n9wox]

Road trip to Menards!

[@professorkiwi]

So technically the pressures wouldn’t change much if it runs in reverse? Great collaboration seeing the insides of the different compressors. Thank you!

[@jennismith1443]

Pressure change wouldn’t happen in reverse, vapor refrigerant can only go through a compressor one way to get pressure change. That’s why there are reversing valves in heat pumps, and not a reverse gear in a compressor.

[@CakeLorde]

In a car ac the pressure is regulated by changing the piston stroke through a fulcrum

[@CakeLorde]

Wonder if it's the same in some home 2 stage compressors

[@paulchristian8271]

You can reverse any three phase recip and it works just fine. The valves don’t care which way the crank is spinning.

[@gunsofsteele]

Hay Jay, your videos are great! You've saved me thousands $$$!!! Thanks for being awesome!

[@PRINCECHINOTV]

amazing grinder

[@joydebdatta2992]

It's called dual inverter technology. That's why two cylinders. It cools pretty faster.

[@richardgoff6739]

ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW HOW THEY LOOKED...GREAT VIDEO

[@williamaraujo779]

The Cat is opening his balls and litting dem!

[@jimwyatt6652]

I think the smoke inside of power tools is what makes them run and when it leaks out it won’t work any more! 😎

[@onemoremisfit]

Nobody talks about how the compressor is able to move inside the case on its suspension while there is a solid pipe connection to the discharge port that has to be cut in order to remove the compressor from the case. Nobody examines the discharge port connection at the bottom of the case. I have 2 reciprocating compressors, one is new and the other is an old one that ran normally when taken out of service. Both of them allow movement of the compressor inside the case, you can feel and hear the compressor moving inside and clunking around in there when you pick them up and handle them. So I watch these cut-open videos to see that discharge port connection at the bottom inside the case, and they always skip over that as they cut the pipe and remove the compressor from the case. I reckon I will have to cut one open myself.

[@garrysekelli6776]

That cat is då boss. Must have been raise by honey badgers.

[@ToddSchwartz57]

It's a Trash Panda

[@jennismith1443]

They are Vapor compressors always. Liquid causes slugging. Refrigerant can enter an accumulator as a liquid, then the compressor pulls the vapor from it. Vapor Refrigerant is then superheated through the compressor. the superheated vapor goes to the condenser, and if all is running right, the superheated vapor condenses, and you can check for proper sub cooling. The thermal overload opens due to high head pressures from dirty condenser or no fan.

[@mike-yp1uk]

Great content

[@krishnainfotech2003]

Hats of guy great work

[@JeffSmith03]

I Lol when you said, "I got--oil--on my fingers. Uh gross," because that was tiny lines and I get it all over my hands. Our lube however is toxic at the shop so I'd be quick to wash it off my skin

[@Matlock69]

Is everyone seriously ignoring the raccoon at 2:48? 😂

[@ricardobernardo2603]

Nice video

[@mikemurphy5771]

Dudes Thanks a lot for that that was awesome

[@OthmanAlikhan]

Thanks for the video =)

[@boots2able]

that muffler is actually an high pressure bypass discharge port

[@faisalmaqbool6107]

Amazing!

[@condor5635]

Harbor Freight grinder? Nice video thanks for posting

[@n9wox]

Tool Shop is a Menards house brand.

[@chrisv4640]

Would the reed section be full of oil while operating?

[@jb3800ss]

Do you have a video talking about different home HVAC units? Brands, performance, cost, longevity, maintenance...etc? That Ruud looks exactly like the one my house came with, just wondering how good it is or bad and if it's fails what brands should I shop for?

[@joecephus352]

Go for Bryant. Made by Carrier in America. Good product if installed correctly.

[@MrTooTechnical]

Kick ass. I wouldn’t be touching the chemicals from within that compressor with bare hands.

[@mattv5281]

I want to see the inside of a linear compressor. You should sacrifice an LG fridge to show us!

[@shaneweatherall8666]

That top manifold on the first compressor is a oil pump to circulate oil on the winding so the copper winding doesn't over heat. It isn't a pressurized system. Those plastic parts on the two tubes are just shock protectors to protect against rough handling of the compressor. At least that's my theory.

[@georgesierra9038]

Two of my favorite youtubers.....

[@inthelandofmilkandhoney457]

Wonder if those laminated cores would make a good Choke inductor for an AC/DC welder conversion 🤔

[@bobby_greene]

Could the two pistons be there to keep the high pressure manifold under consistent pressure, rather than a single piston that would only compress half of the time?

[@JasonW.]

Rather than one longer throw piston, two short throw pistons. This might allow a lower and more stable current draw, along with less surges. This also would allow for a faster crank speed while still having a slower piston max speed.

[@xdcsteam8458]

Hi Benjamin, I am start watching your channel and it is very interesting all the content. Thank you for share it to all. Now I have a question. If I am no mistaken the AC and the condenser that is installed in my house still the original which would be now 10 years old my house was built it in 2010. At todays date the unit works fine no issues so do you have any suggestion on how to do some type of preventive maintenance before something happen to it? Do you know what is typically the first element that may start failure it? Any recommendation will be appreciated. Once again thank you. My name is Frank

[@BenjaminSahlstrom]

Hi Frank! There is nothing you need to do to your AC compressor or the refrigeration circuit. The best things to do are to make sure that the coils are clean, you change the air filter often, and make sure things are generally clean. Thanks for being a subscriber!

[@xdcsteam8458]

@@BenjaminSahlstrom Ok as far replacement the filters I do it at least every two months. Everytime I take the dirty out does not look really bad. I also have another question, I only have a furnaces up in the attic and my house is two histories no basement. Always the issue is that the temperature either cold or hot it maintains very good upstairs but no the same downstairs I had check every tube that supplies the air to the down part of the house but everything looks fine. Any suggestion what is happening?

[@w6075]

Kältemitel sicher ordentlich angesogen und der Wiederverwertung zugeführt? Und auch das Öl?

[@jjchanneltech3689]

Old aircon compressor piston type.... 👍👍👍

[@Bluuplanet]

"spending a significant amount of money" I spent less than $30 on my Porter Cable. Hope you got 11% off.

[@Willeexd1337]

Damn those pistons are big!

[@josephpuchel6497]

Hey guys what’s a top line Compressor for AC system. Thank you

[@kameshwaran7265]

All are super sir expert ac technican

[@foxgamingofficial8710]

Copeland scroll, Bristol, reciprocating, if only you guys also had gotten the rotary compressor

[@nagato8152]

*don't use angle grinder when it starts smoking u may get electrified*

[@trinidadmartinez3498]

The cat is not impressed at all hahaha. It's just laying in there

[@daviddelle774]

With better things to do!

[@coolatharva9945]

Smoke from grinder was the burning oil

[@dammo361]

Great video, and get together. 👍💪🔧🧰🥇

[@erickespn]

can you do TEV next, thanks :D

[@Warriorr787]

You can also fix it in inside 🙂

[@ALLin-one1]

Yah cool video that is nice and interesting

[@tes10181]

So do you guys work at the same company?

[@theoisaac3564]

👍nice

[@CARAIRCONTECH]

New subscriber here , nice video

[@nickbunari2831]

Can we rebuild hermetic ac compressor

[@ResultsToronto]

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[@carlalv7717]

Similar to a two stroke motorcycle engine perhaps?

[@JasonW.]

Similar to a 2 stroke gasoline engine, where the input gas mix comes in from the side of the cylinder, using the crankcase as the draw source.

[@HDXFH]

Cute cat

[@Alco16-251F]

What was yours, A Bristol Recip? That's what I think it is.

[@mongomay1]

organization please

[@bharatgouravdash2730]

This is twin rotary compressor

[@deepforsleep2023]

Now I know why this thing is super expensive.

[@ALLin-one1]

That is so so funny guys

[@kameshwaran7265]

Iam also ac technican doing same work sir

[@jeffrandolf5673]

Unable to watch this 23 minute video. No one seems to be able to answer my question:"What is inside an AC condenser unit COMPRESSOR that makes it so HEAVY?"

[@Puffalupagus360]

The permanent magnet and the power train but mainly the magnet.

[@user-ek2dz7ql3o]

❤❤❤

[@beautyandthesimp]

There are pistons in air conditioner

[@johnlangley6449]

Habor fright grinder

[@adameater]

I wouldn't buy a grinder at Menards!

[@pepsicolachao4537]

1:24 fail!

[@tomblumer7455]

You lost me as soon as you said the small line was the liquid line. That is the hot gas discharge line, hot super heated gas not liquid.

[@HDXFH]

Gotta love cheap chinese grinders

[@AB-uw3os]

Why don't you guys just go over to Pakistan for a year? I am sure you will learn enough to put all three of the compressors back in action. 😂

[@nirmalchandradash946]

I'm Nirmal Das and Bangladesh ho,ho thanks

[@rickharding7209]

Dude what kind of s*** has your cat seen? it just chilled through the entire destruction the grinder did not give a single s***.

[@R3pairguy]

OMG! Less talk please! But cool to see inside a compressor.

[@kevinmiller4486]

Just get to the point please.

[@ohm3142]

Boycott made in China

[@cosmicdick9736]

It ain't no metabo!

[@StartFrom47]

To many talk.. Than fact

[@stevemccann9599]

Where's the version of this video sans the stupid humor?

[@raybin6873]

This is depressing. 😁

[@babypig9481]

😔😔😔

[@anthonyanaya6087]

Too much talking