In a message dated 96-07-13 09:11:52 EDT, you write: > Not sure what you mean by "the typical motor start capacitor". > Oil with rating over 250 volts AC yes, electrolytic of any > rating absolutely no! > Ed Phillips > Hi Ed, Electrolytic caps can be used for starting motors --- (connected in non-polarized fashion , of course )-- What is the limiting factor in using them in this configuration for P.F.C.? Thank You , Sandy