Embraco EMT6165GK Medium Temp Compressor (1/3 HP, R404A)
When a commercial cool room or deli cabinet goes down, your client is racing against the clock before premium stock spoils. You need a replacement that drops in easily, pulls down fast, and runs reliably. The Embraco EMT6165GK is a heavy-duty, 1/3 HP Medium Back Pressure (MBP) compressor designed specifically for demanding medium-temp applications running on industry-standard R404A refrigerant.
Key Features & Trade Benefits
- R404A Optimized: Engineered explicitly for R404A, offering robust thermodynamic performance, rapid pull-down times, and excellent cooling capacity for medium-temperature systems.
- Medium Temp Workhorse: Delivering reliable cooling muscle, making it the perfect direct replacement for commercial display fridges, under-bench chillers, and glass-door merchandisers.
- Compact & Robust: Designed with a highly compact tubular footprint for tight commercial cabinet spaces without sacrificing the rugged durability required for heavy duty cycles.
- Trusted Embraco Reliability: Embraco is a global standard in commercial refrigeration. Expect smooth starts, quiet operation, and incredibly stable oil return over a long lifespan.
Why This Compressor Matters on the Job
Aussie hospitality environments are notoriously brutal on refrigeration gear. When a kitchen hits 40°C in the middle of a summer lunch rush, with the fridge doors constantly opening and closing, the compressor underneath the prep bench cops an absolute beating. The EMT6165GK is built to handle these heavy duty cycles and maintain safe food storage temperatures when standard compressors would struggle to keep up.
Tradie Pro Tip for R404A:R404A is a synthetic greenhouse gas (HFC) with a high Global Warming Potential (GWP) and is subject to phase-down regulations. Always ensure you recover the existing R404A charge into a dedicated recovery cylinder—never vent it to the atmosphere. Accurate weigh-in of the new charge is critical to ensure optimal superheat and avoid starving the evaporator or flooding the compressor.
What’s Included
- 1 × Embraco EMT6165GK Medium Temp Compressor (1/3 HP, R404A)
- Note: Starting components/relays supplied as per factory Embraco packaging standards.
Specifications
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand & Model | Embraco EMT6165GK |
| Application | MBP (Medium Back Pressure) / Med Temp |
| Refrigerant | R404A |
| Nominal Horsepower | 1/3 HP |
| Cooling Capacity (-10°C) | Approx. 650 Watts |
| Displacement | 5.19 cm³ |
| Height | 166 mm |
| Weight | 7.8 kg |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
No. Compressors are engineered for specific refrigerants. R404A operates at significantly different pressures than R134a, and the system's metering device (TXV or capillary tube) will be sized differently. Always replace like-for-like to ensure proper operation and avoid catastrophic compressor failure.
Because it is designed for HFC refrigerants like R404A, this compressor comes pre-charged with Polyol Ester (POE) oil. POE oil is highly hygroscopic (it absorbs moisture from the air quickly), so minimize the time the system is open to the atmosphere and always install a new, appropriately sized liquid line filter drier.
Yes. While there is a global phase-down of high-GWP HFCs like R404A, it is still legal to purchase the gas to service existing equipment and replace failed compressors like-for-like. Technicians must hold the appropriate ARC tick handling license (in Australia) to legally recover and handle the refrigerant.