Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this comprehensive training video, we dive deep into two game-changing HVAC components that every technician should master: Universal ECM Motors and AmRad Capacitors.
Universal ECM Motor Coverage:
Compact Design: Small enough to replace various motors while offering much greater horsepower range on the lower end
Simple Installation: One motor solution for both 1075 and 825 RPM applications
Easy Wiring: Long wires with instructions attached directly to the motor - hard to mess up!
RPM Selection: Connect yellow and black wires for 1075 RPM, or black and purple for 825 RPM
Rotation Control: Simple plug connections for clockwise/counterclockwise operation
Installation Tips: Proper blade depth positioning (½" into shroud rule), motor alignment techniques
Grounding Requirements: When and when not to connect the ground wire based on housing materials
Limitations: Important notes about half-horsepower applications and pool heater compatibility
AmRad Capacitor Training:
Multi-Value Design: One capacitor with multiple microfarad options through jumper connections
Hard Start Protection: Built-in fuse protection prevents compressor damage if hard start relay fails
Installation Methods: Proper strapping techniques and mounting considerations
Wiring Configurations: Step-by-step walkthrough of achieving different capacitance values
Connection Rules: Always connect motors to the highest microfarad terminal in jumpered configurations
Key Takeaways:
These universal solutions can replace most existing motors and capacitors
Proper installation techniques prevent callbacks and equipment damage
Understanding the electrical theory behind the connections ensures reliable operation
Perfect for residential service technicians looking to streamline their truck stock and improve installation efficiency. Whether you're a seasoned pro or newer to the field, this training will help you confidently handle these modern HVAC components.
Find out more about AmRad Capacitor: amradmanufacturing.com/products/turbo200-family
HVAC school videos on AmRad Capacitors: youtube.com/watch?v=bWH38Rg1iMI, youtube.com/watch?v=pyKeo3j6EnI&t=2s
#HVAC #ECMMotor #Capacitor #HVACTraining #AmRad #UniversalMotor #HVACTech #hvacschool
Read all the tech tips, take the quizzes, and find our handy calculators at hvacrschool.com or the HVAC School Mobile App on the Google Play Store (hvacrschool.com/play-store) or App Store (hvacrschool.com/app-store).
In this comprehensive training video, we dive deep into two game-changing HVAC components that every technician should master: Universal ECM Motors and AmRad Capacitors.
Universal ECM Motor Coverage:
Compact Design: Small enough to replace various motors while offering much greater horsepower range on the lower end
Simple Installation: One motor solution for both 1075 and 825 RPM applications
Easy Wiring: Long wires with instructions attached directly to the motor - hard to mess up!
RPM Selection: Connect yellow and black wires for 1075 RPM, or black and purple for 825 RPM
Rotation Control: Simple plug connections for clockwise/counterclockwise operation
Installation Tips: Proper blade depth positioning (½" into shroud rule), motor alignment techniques
Grounding Requirements: When and when not to connect the ground wire based on housing materials
Limitations: Important notes about half-horsepower applications and pool heater compatibility
AmRad Capacitor Training:
Multi-Value Design: One capacitor with multiple microfarad options through jumper connections
Hard Start Protection: Built-in fuse protection prevents compressor damage if hard start relay fails
Installation Methods: Proper strapping techniques and mounting considerations
Wiring Configurations: Step-by-step walkthrough of achieving different capacitance values
Connection Rules: Always connect motors to the highest microfarad terminal in jumpered configurations
Key Takeaways:
These universal solutions can replace most existing motors and capacitors
Proper installation techniques prevent callbacks and equipment damage
Understanding the electrical theory behind the connections ensures reliable operation
Perfect for residential service technicians looking to streamline their truck stock and improve installation efficiency. Whether you're a seasoned pro or newer to the field, this training will help you confidently handle these modern HVAC components.
Find out more about AmRad Capacitor: amradmanufacturing.com/products/turbo200-family
HVAC school videos on AmRad Capacitors: youtube.com/watch?v=bWH38Rg1iMI, youtube.com/watch?v=pyKeo3j6EnI&t=2s
#HVAC #ECMMotor #Capacitor #HVACTraining #AmRad #UniversalMotor #HVACTech #hvacschool
Read all the tech tips, take the quizzes, and find our handy calculators at hvacrschool.com or the HVAC School Mobile App on the Google Play Store (hvacrschool.com/play-store) or App Store (hvacrschool.com/app-store).
