Re: power factor cap? (fwd)

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Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2006 21:55:31 -0500
From: Slurp812 <slurp812@xxxxxxxxx>
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Subject: Re: power factor cap? (fwd)

Thanks for the info! That explains why it works :)




> I have a 40/10 uf cap from an AC unit. Its 2 caps in one, I am assuming
> one
> > part for run, and one for start. I am running both in parallel, for a 50
> uf
> > at 250 vac rating, and it doesn't get hot when used on 120 volt mains.
> Its
> > not optimum for my 15/30 nst, but I am building my SGTC cheaply. Oh I
> > really don't recommend this, because it could blow up, so use care OK? I
> > always tell people not to do this at home :)
> The 40uf is for the compressor. The 10uf is for the condenser fan motor.
> They
> are both run caps. There would be no problem running then paralleled.
>
> later
> deano
>