Supco wiring an old freezer. Orange wire?

this will creat feedback run all through 2 duel pole relays protecting run return supply easiy enough just protect system supply individual supply and short

I had the same problem with a small wine cooler. It happened to me twice in 6 years. Both times I had to replace the starter relay.

I couldn't find any repair facilities willing to work on these small wine coolers or refrigerators, probably because the bill would be more than the used fridge is worth. If you feel confident around a volt/ohm meter and electricity, you could learn how to test this and maybe fix it yourself.

You shouldn't do any of this if you aren't familiar with using a Volt/Ohm meter and can safely and confidently work around electricity.:

1. Unplug the fridge
2. I first tested the compressor with an Ohm Meter (see how with youtube video below or by reading how at Davesrepair.com). It was good, but it kept starting and stopping within a few seconds.
3. Basically my starter capacitor/relay wasn't working. It supplies temporary starting voltage to the starter relay in the compressor, then cuts off to allow the motor to run.
4. I bought a Supco 3-in-1 on Amazon for less than $13 and hooked it up according to the supplied instructions. It lasted about 3 years.

Of course, the factory recommended repair is to buy the original replacement relay, but it will be more costly and harder to find.

I bought a Supco 3 in 1 Hard Start relay sized for the HP on my compressor. Mine was the Supco RCO810 (see link below).

NOTE: Before I replaced the starter relay and overload protection with a Supco 3 in 1, I learned how to test the compressor with a Volt/Ohm meter. If you don't have a meter, you can buy them online or inexpensive to free with a coupon at Harbor Freight.

• Here's a typical youtube video to learn how to test a compressor: HVAC Ohming Compressor Windings
• Also, How to Test Refrigerator and Freezer Compressors by davesrepair.com is a good resource. He also has instructions on his website on how to build a tester to start a compressor without a relay to see if the compressor starts/runs.
• Where I bought my relay: Supco RCO810 3 1 START Hard Start Kit
• Good youtube on how to install a Supco: How to Install Universal Relay 3 1 Starter on your Compressor

Here is the SUPCO website manuals. Hope this helps!

The two pieces are Relay and Overload.

If you are using a supco relay/overload combination that has three wires with terminals and two wires with stripped ends the wiring is as such.

Red-Run Terminal, White-Start Terminal, Black-Common Terminal (Overload was wired to this)

Stripped wires are connected to line cord along with condenser fan wires.

your compressor is not running ..the clicking sound is the compressor start relay ..hard start capacitor ..../relay/overload all in one..will fix this problem call your local appliance parts/or used appliance store for this part ..the wiring is simple //remove compressor cover to view relay ...remove it with screwdriver ..dont worry about breaking this relay .remove it to see 3 terminals ..one is start /one is run /one is common ./look at diagram on the hard start and wire it to the correct compressor pin/terminal then wire the 2 wires off old relay to the power wires to new hard start ...it will work again ...believe me ..the part cost around 20.00 let me know ..good luck../joe/

Yes it is, for sure. We just need to diagnose the problem. First, if you unit has ice on the back inside wall of the freezer, you have a defrost problem that can mostlilely be solved by replacing the defrost heater. If not, we will move on.
If you can read a wiring diagram, go to www.partselect.com and enter your model number. This will bring up a blown up diagram so you can locate evey part or you unit plus your in luck, it also has wa wiring diagram included. By looking a the wiring diagram, there are only four thing that will prevent your compressor from running.

1. Temp control
2. Defrost timer
3. Run cap.,Over load, PTC Relay

Checking temp control/ Take the two wires from part and connect together. If the unit starts running, you will need to replace control.
Defrost timer/ It has a round piece in the front of it with a slot on each side of the round piece that will let you turn it in only one direction. You can take a flat blade screw driver and turn. This advances the timer. Turn until you hear it click. If unit starts running, replace timer.
Run capacitor, overload and PTC relay/ If you can hear the compressor clicking around every 5 to 10 seconds, you will need to replace the part. The bast thing to do is replace all three pieces with a Supco 3 in 1. You can search Supco 3 in 1 and find one on the web. If you can use a meter, you might want to check your compressor to see if the windings are grounded. Take anyone of the 3 post coming out of the compressor and check continuity between it and ground. If it has continuity, it's bad and will cost a lot to replace. Also check for continuity between each post. If there is continuity, this is great and the Supco 3 in 1 will fix the problem. I have made this as simple as I know how but I also know that it's not simple to peolpe that don't work on these everyday like myself. I hope you the best and good luck. If you have anymore questions, please respond back and I'll do my best.

Hi, If the 3 posts are top center and bottom right left, the black wire goes top the top center post. The red wire will go to the bottom right and the white goes to bottom left.
If the posts are bottom center and top right left, the black goes on bottom center and the red goes top left. The white goes top right.
If you do not see a capacitor, disregaurd the wires in the 3-1
I hope this helps you. Please let me know if I can assist you further.

Vic

3 in 1 starters like the supco that you have pictured can and will cause premature failure of your compressor. newer compressors are not designed to handle the start up current the 3-n-1 provides. I reccomend replaing wiht an original oem part the part number is 8201786. If you still want to use the hard start use the 410 model obviously hook up the red white and blak wires to the compressor the 2 left over leads will connect to the 2 original wires that come in to the compressor I beleive they are red and white. polarity does not matter. good luck Peyton

hi thanks for the question . i would replace the relay and the cap then your sure your good to go. thanks te appliance doc rate me please

try replacing the relay/ overload you can buy a supco replacement there's 2 of them one covers 1/15 - 1/6 and the other covers1/3 - 1/4 its really easy to wire up and cost effective. any questions don't hesitate to contact by e-mail [email protected]