System Accessories

Crankcase Heaters

Purpose

  • Prevents off-cycle migration of refrigerant (flooded starts)

  • Liquid dilution of refrigerants oil (flooded starts)

Installation

  • Normally installed on low temperature applications where compressor is in cold location

  • Normally energized during the off-cycle

Types

  • Electrical (75 watt)

  • Internal (insertion in a well) (probe)

  • External (wrap around) (strap on)

  • Coil discharge (inside shell of compressor)






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