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Thread: run capacitor??
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09-04-2006, 03:45 AM #1
run capacitor??
I am working on a refrigerator that has a 20 microfarad capacitor. The compressor would not start so I would like to install a hard start kit but this thing has a run capacitor. I have not seen a small 1/4 HP compressor utilize a run capacitor. What would be wrong with doing away with the run capacitor?
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09-04-2006, 07:16 AM #2
Re: run capacitor??
Run cap keeps pwr factor constant. Keeps up proformance. I think.?
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09-04-2006, 12:41 PM #3
Re: run capacitor??
It can be a split phase compressor with two capacitors
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10-04-2006, 02:07 AM #4
Re: run capacitor??
I think there are kits that will allow you to wire the capacitor to it,ask at the nearest fridge shop
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15-04-2006, 05:04 PM #5
Re: run capacitor??
its unusual to have a run cap on that size,try a plug on relay with a start cap about 60mfd,clip the amprobe on and check the run current against the data plate,kneel and pray nicley.
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16-04-2006, 03:48 AM #6
Re: run capacitor??
Thanks for the info. I put a 3 in 1 kit on it and all seems well. Run amps are below load.
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