Compressor start capacitors. Anyone 'up' on these?
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Compressor start capacitors. Anyone 'up' on these?
I've got an old SIP Airmate 40050 compressor that has a starting problem. It keeps blowing fuses and , I'm told, this indicates a failing start capacitor. It has 66uf - 400v on it plus 45s.f3bs.66 as a part number. Now, I'm guessing that it is a big bugga ( 4x1 inch)due to the size of the motor and is not a common part.
So, can I fit 2x33uf capacitors across it or does it need to be the same as the original?
Electickery is a dark and evil art, is it not!
So, can I fit 2x33uf capacitors across it or does it need to be the same as the original?
Electickery is a dark and evil art, is it not!
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That sounds a biggie
If you use two 33uf the put them in series. However the correct value dosen't seem difficult to get. Are there the correct sort?
http://www.remco.co.uk/products/caps/page02.htm
BTW SIP do spares, though it may need a phone call or email to get the correct part for this model. Not cheap though. 2 listed on this page.
http://www.sipuk.co.uk/tools/compressor ... parts.html
More detaild parts lists, but no prices are here for some Airmates
http://www.sipuk.co.uk/parts/1.%20Air%2 ... irmate.htm
If you use two 33uf the put them in series. However the correct value dosen't seem difficult to get. Are there the correct sort?
http://www.remco.co.uk/products/caps/page02.htm
BTW SIP do spares, though it may need a phone call or email to get the correct part for this model. Not cheap though. 2 listed on this page.
http://www.sipuk.co.uk/tools/compressor ... parts.html
More detaild parts lists, but no prices are here for some Airmates
http://www.sipuk.co.uk/parts/1.%20Air%2 ... irmate.htm
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Andrew, You are quite correct. I was having a minor brain fart. I should have known better as I have worked in this field off and on for the last 30 yearsrans6andrew wrote:wrong advice, IM, capacitors are wired in parallel to increase the total capacitance which is the sum of their individual capacitance values. They will all need to be rated for the full voltage or greater.
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