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Some capacitors have a bleed resistor connecting the two prongs. If your capacitor has a bleed resistor it should be moved to the new capacitor.<ref>https://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/bad-capacitor.190116/#post-1675177</ref> | Some capacitors have a bleed resistor connecting the two prongs. If your capacitor has a bleed resistor it should be moved to the new capacitor.<ref>https://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/bad-capacitor.190116/#post-1675177</ref> | ||
| − | Be careful when handling a capacitor. It can hold a voltage charge for a long time and you can be shocked by it. | + | Be careful when handling a capacitor. It can hold a voltage charge for a long time and you can be shocked by it. To drain all the power out of a capacitor you can touch both prongs together with the shaft of an insulated screwdriver. You may get a spark or pop from the current outflow. |
It has been reported that many Ace Hardware Stores carry start capacitors if you need something right now.<ref>https://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/bad-capacitor.190116/#post-1694317</ref> | It has been reported that many Ace Hardware Stores carry start capacitors if you need something right now.<ref>https://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/bad-capacitor.190116/#post-1694317</ref> | ||
Revision as of 02:58, 16 August 2019
A common reason for pumps not starting is failure of the start capacitor. There can be two types of capacitors in a pump - a start capacitor and/or a run capacitor.
Not all motors have run capacitors. The newer VS pumps do not have a start capacitor either.
The start capacitor is often under the small bump at the top of the motor. Or it can be inside the motor.
Some capacitors have a bleed resistor connecting the two prongs. If your capacitor has a bleed resistor it should be moved to the new capacitor.[1]
Be careful when handling a capacitor. It can hold a voltage charge for a long time and you can be shocked by it. To drain all the power out of a capacitor you can touch both prongs together with the shaft of an insulated screwdriver. You may get a spark or pop from the current outflow.
It has been reported that many Ace Hardware Stores carry start capacitors if you need something right now.[2]
