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Podcast: HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs
Episode: Wiring in Condenser Fan Motors - Short #199
Description: In this short episode, Bryan talks about wiring in condenser fan motors, including aftermarket motor considerations and the different wire configurations. When condensing fan motors fail, we need to know what to use to replace them. We often use PSC motors, though in cases when we replace a motor with an ECM, we still need to match the horsepower despite the increased flexibility. The motors we typically keep on our truck are 1/3 or 1/6 HP motors. Frame size (diameter) and depth also come into play; you may encounter a 42-frame motor or a 48-frame motor. You c...