How to ID / change and understand capacitors!

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A great video from the USA on how to know the difference between a start and run capacitor and how to identify and change them.

At poolandspacentre.co.uk we have tried to provide the full array of capacitors in the UK market today, both leaded and terminal capacitors are available from stock. They are used for the starting & running of single phase motors.

Due to the variety all you need to do is match up from your existing capacitor, so, choose the capacitor type (terminal or lead), then pick the Micro Farrad required, then check the dimensions to ensure a correct fit inside the capacitor box on your pump. As a final note if the capacitor has a screw on the capacitor bottom it is just used if you require to fix the capacitor to anything and can be removed if necessary.

 

 

 

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