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Electricians advice re Capacitor size
« on: April 19, 2015, 05:39:43 pm »


So this my capacitor i want to order a new one - What details are relevant on this one to order an equivalent one ?

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Re: Electricians advice re Capacitor size
« Reply #1 on: April 19, 2015, 08:59:37 pm »
Judging by the Voltage rating (450vac) and microfarad value (35uf) I'd say it was a motor start capacitor, so for renewal you'd have to quote 450Vac and 35uf (uF = microfarads)  :happy2:

Is it from a heating pump btw?
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Re: Electricians advice re Capacitor size
« Reply #3 on: April 19, 2015, 09:53:17 pm »
Judging by the Voltage rating (450vac) and microfarad value (35uf) I'd say it was a motor start capacitor, so for renewal you'd have to quote 450Vac and 35uf (uF = microfarads)  :happy2:

Is it from a heating pump btw?

Thanks , its for a Karcher Pressure washer HD 6/13 C Plus
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