Here's one for the smarties of /hvac

The ohm readings taken from a hermetic compressor are 12 ohms from R to ground, 6 ohms from C to ground, 6 ohms from S to ground, 18 ohms from R to S, 6 ohms from R to C and 12 ohms from S to C.

a) There is a small short to ground halfway through the run winding.

b) There is a small short to ground halfway through the start winding.

c) There is a small short to ground halfway through common winding.

d) There is a small short to ground in the internal overload.

I know the answer, but have nooooooo idea how to get it. Anyone able to explain this? Scroll down for the answer.

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