PTK-2 -REFRIGERATOR RELEY : AFTC-RY-018

Model Number: AFTC-RY-018 

• Item Name: Refrigerator Compressor PTC Starter Relay & Overload Protector
• Common Name: PTK-2 (Relay PTK-2 Refrigerator)
• Color: White and Black housing with a Brown circular top element.

• Type: PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) Starter Relay.
• Design: A “Combo” style unit that integrates both the starter relay and the thermal overload protector into one piece.
• Pins/Terminals: Includes standard male spade connectors for wiring.
• Material: Heat-resistant plastic housing with copper-alloy internal contacts.

1. Compressor Startup: Provides the necessary electrical “push” to start the compressor motor inside a refrigerator or freezer.
2. Motor Protection: The built-in thermal protector automatically disconnects power if the compressor draws excessive current or begins to overheat, preventing the motor from burning out.
3. Automatic Operation: Resets itself once the temperature of the internal PTC disc cools down after a cycle.

• Household Refrigerators: For various mid-sized to full-sized home fridge models.
• Deep Freezers: Specifically chest freezers or upright freezer units.
• Beverage Coolers: Used in commercial display coolers.
• Compatible Brands: Often replaces parts for LG, Samsung, Haier, and Whirlpool compressors.