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    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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    Re: run capacitor??

    Run cap keeps pwr factor constant. Keeps up proformance. I think.?

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    Re: run capacitor??

    It can be a split phase compressor with two capacitors


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    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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    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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    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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