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  1. karlhirzel

    Compressor capacitor motor won't start

    This actually has a second capacitor which I would assume is a "running" capacitor, what is the function of this capacitor? Is it to reduce surges on the feed voltage due to the nature of this type of capacitor?
  2. karlhirzel

    Compressor capacitor motor won't start

    This motor is from a Campbell Hausfield compressor. The nameplate states 15 F.L.A, 120 v, Model MC31800AV. It does turn over easily, I had the motor apart and the capacitor covers off and didn't smell anything. As to the centrifugal switch, how does it work and how might I test/evaluate it?
  3. karlhirzel

    Compressor capacitor motor won't start

    I have a small capacitor start compressor that when last I tried to use it, the motor sounds and looks like it is trying to turn over, but even with no air pressure to pump against won't rotate more than a couple of degrees, and will trip out the circuit breaker after only about 5 seconds. It...

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