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Hi, I have a condenser unit from a split system AC I am using to cool water. I bought a temperature controller kit, and it worked, but I accidentally plugged it back in before the compressor had time to stabilize. Compressor didn't start, drew huge amounts of current, and sure enough, the triac exploded.
I am now trying to modify the circuit to use a relay instead, however, I'd like to ask, does anyone know how to make a little circuit that will prevent the compressor from starting up within say, 5 minutes of it shutting down? I know most window AC's have this feature, and I know you can buy modules to do it (They are expensive though).
My guess is they use some sort of capacitor to run a timer while the AC has no power, but the capacitor would have to be huge to keep relay contacts open for 5 or so minutes.
Cheers,
Dan
I am now trying to modify the circuit to use a relay instead, however, I'd like to ask, does anyone know how to make a little circuit that will prevent the compressor from starting up within say, 5 minutes of it shutting down? I know most window AC's have this feature, and I know you can buy modules to do it (They are expensive though).
My guess is they use some sort of capacitor to run a timer while the AC has no power, but the capacitor would have to be huge to keep relay contacts open for 5 or so minutes.
Cheers,
Dan
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