Description
Embraco FFI12HBX Compressor — 1/3+ HP R-134a Hermetic
Embraco FFI12HBX hermetic reciprocating compressor for commercial refrigeration and vending cooling decks. Rated 1/3+ HP, R-134a, high starting torque. Common replacement on stack soda machines, bottle coolers, reach-ins, and similar 115V sealed systems.
Specs (typical 115–127V / 60 Hz version):
- Refrigerant: R-134a
- Application: L / M / HBP (low, medium, and high back pressure)
- Motor: CSIR, high start torque
- Capacity (ASHRAE): about 1,190 BTU/h at -10°F evap; about 5,300 BTU/h at 45°F evap
- Displacement: 11.14 cm³ (0.68 cu in)
- LRA: about 43 A
- Oil: POE ISO 22, about 9.5 oz / 280 ml
- Connections: suction 5/16", discharge and process 1/4"
- Mount: about 6.5" × 4"
- Weight: about 23–25 lb
Common replacements / cross-reference:
- Tecumseh AE4440Y / AEA4448YXA / AEA3440YXA
- Embraco FFU130HAX on some BevMax / Dixie-Narco decks
- Copeland ARE37 / ARE40 family in some catalogs
Confirm voltage on the compressor tag. FFI12HBX is also built in 220V / 60 Hz. Do not mix voltages.
Fits / used on:
- Many 1/3 HP stack-style soda refrigeration decks (Dixie Narco, Vendo, Royal, and similar)
- Bottle coolers, reach-in refrigerators, water coolers, small ice equipment
- Not a drop-in for every deck — match mount, tube size, horsepower, and refrigerant
Install notes:
- Certified refrigeration work only. Recover refrigerant, braze, evacuate, and recharge to the system tag.
- Includes start relay, overload, and start capacitor (often 378–454 µF / 165V on the 115V CSIR version).
- Fan-cool the shell. Keep original oil type (POE).
- This is the compressor only, not a complete cooling deck.
Condition: New / unused. Sold as the hermetic compressor. Start components are included.
Direct compressor swap for techs rebuilding a 1/3 HP R-134a vending or commercial cooling unit. Match the model stamp and voltage before ordering.
Replaces:
- Tecumseh - AE1413Y, AE2413Y, AE3440Y, AE3448Y, AE4440Y, AE4448Y, AEA2413YXA, AEA3440YXA, AEA4440YXA, AEA4448YXA, & TP1412Y
- Copeland - ARE41C3E-IAA
- Embraco - EGYS100HLP & EGY90HLP
- Sub Zero - 7011799



