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Consumables and tapes.
AC unit stands and anti-vibration pads, capacitors, relays and contactors, brazing rods, flux and butane, and eleven kinds of tape: the everyday consumables AC and refrigeration technicians use on every job.
What we stock.
25 items in this line, confirmed on the call for stock and trade price.
Outdoor unit stand
Wall-mounting stand for split AC outdoor units.
Floor mounting stand
Floor stand that raises the outdoor unit off the ground.
Anti-vibration rubber pad
Rubber pads that cut vibration and noise under outdoor units.
Starting capacitor
Start capacitors for compressor motors, matched by µF and voltage.
Running capacitor
Run capacitors for compressor and fan motors, matched by µF and voltage.
Compressor relay
Starting relays for single-phase compressors.
OLP (overload protector)
Thermal overload protectors for hermetic compressors.
Contactor
Contactors for switching compressors and fan motors.
OLR (overload relay)
Thermal overload relays that trip a motor on sustained overcurrent.
Copper brazing rod
Copper-phosphorus rods for copper-to-copper joints; no flux needed.
Brass brazing rod
Brass filler rods, brazed with flux on steel and mixed-metal joints.
Silver brazing rod
Silver-bearing rods for copper-to-brass and copper-to-steel joints, with flux.
Brazing flux
Flux for silver and brass brazing.
Butane gas can
Butane cans for portable brazing torches.
Nitrile foam tape
Self-adhesive closed-cell foam tape for sealing insulation joints.
Aluminium foil tape
Foil tape for duct joints and foil-faced insulation.
Teflon tape
PTFE thread-seal tape for threaded joints.
PVC insulation tape
Electrical insulation tape for wiring joints.
BOPP tape
Clear packing tape for cartons and dispatch.
Duct tape
Cloth-backed tape for ducting and general repairs.
Fibre glass tape
Heat-resistant woven glass tape for wrapping and lagging.
Gasket tape
Sealing tape for panels, doors and gasket joints.
Cotton tape
Cloth tape for wrapping pipe and cable bundles.
Non-adhesive PVC tape
The usual outer wrap for split AC pipe, cable and drain bundles.
Copper foil tape
Adhesive copper foil tape for shielding and sealing.
Consumables: tapes, brazing and spares.
Which tape is used to wrap AC copper pipes?
Split-AC pipe bundles, meaning the two insulated copper lines, the interconnecting cable and the drain pipe, are usually finished with non-adhesive PVC wrapping tape, which keeps the bundle tidy and protects the insulation from sunlight. Joints in nitrile insulation are sealed with nitrile foam tape, and aluminium foil tape is used on duct joints. Refrigeration Centre stocks all three, along with eight other tapes. See protecting insulation outdoors.
How do I choose a replacement capacitor?
Match the capacitance in µF, and use a voltage rating at least as high as the one printed on the old capacitor. Start and run capacitors are not interchangeable: a start capacitor is in circuit only for a moment at start-up, while a run capacitor stays in circuit while the motor runs. Send the label details or a photo on WhatsApp and Refrigeration Centre will check stock for the same rating.
What is the difference between an OLP and an OLR?
An OLP (overload protector) is a small thermal cut-out fitted on a hermetic compressor that opens the circuit if the compressor overheats or draws too much current. An OLR (overload relay) is a thermal relay, usually mounted with a contactor, that trips a motor circuit on sustained overcurrent. Refrigeration Centre stocks both; send the old part’s rating or a photo to match it.
Do you stock brazing rods, flux and butane?
Yes. Refrigeration Centre stocks copper, brass and silver brazing rods, brazing flux and butane cans for portable torches. Copper-phosphorus rods suit copper-to-copper joints without flux, while silver rods with flux suit copper-to-brass and copper-to-steel joints. See which brazing rod to use and how to braze copper pipe.
Do you supply AC outdoor unit stands and anti-vibration pads?
Yes. Refrigeration Centre stocks wall-mounting outdoor unit stands, floor mounting stands and rubber anti-vibration pads that sit under the unit to cut noise and vibration. Tell us the AC capacity or the outdoor unit’s size and weight, and we will confirm a suitable stand from stock.
Can I buy a single roll of tape or a single rod?
Yes. There is no minimum order: buy a single roll, rod or capacitor over the counter, or larger quantities for project and dealer stock. Orders are dispatched across India on confirmation, with a GST invoice.
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