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1960 Multi-Matic capacitor question |
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| Post# 472211 , Reply# 1 10/29/2010 at 18:31 (4,927 days old) by cfz2882 (Belle Fourche,SD) | ||
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capacitor the 243-292mfd is the microfarad rating and is the important number when looking for a replacement. k-1-59 is a date code Should be able to find a suitable replacement at an electric motor shop or an appliance repair shop. (expect the replacement to be a little smaller than the original) | ||
| Post# 472218 , Reply# 2 10/29/2010 at 18:47 (4,927 days old) by Saltysam () | ||
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the 243-292mfd is the microfarad rating and is the important Thanks B. for the information! Appreciate it! Mark | ||
| Post# 472224 , Reply# 3 10/29/2010 at 19:21 (4,927 days old) by cfz2882 (Belle Fourche,SD) | ||
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microfarad rating forgot to mention the microfarad rating does not have to be exactly the same as original-just has to be close to the same range. BD and DD WP/KM, franklin and westinghouse washers also use capacitor start motors and one of those might have one of the right rating. | ||
| Post# 472456 , Reply# 4 10/30/2010 at 21:40 (4,926 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
Make sure you get a motor start capacitor, not just any typical capacitor in that range.
My '63 WCI had a capacitor that was specifically notched at both ends to fit TIGHTLY in a bracket. I gutted out my old capacitor (the old caps have PCB's, so use rubber gloves!!!!), and wrapped a few layers of duck tape around the new capacitor so it would fit tightly inside the old gutted up one. Worked perfect!! Here's a Mallory motor start capacitor made in the USA. It would be sacrilegious to use anything else in a an old American made product. CLICK HERE TO GO TO qsd-dan's LINK on eBay | ||
| Post# 473435 , Reply# 6 11/4/2010 at 20:06 (4,921 days old) by simplicity345 (Aliquippa,Pa) | ||
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about Capacitor I Have One Available My Dad Was A Frigidaire Dealer Back In Those Days And Still Have Alot Of Those Older Parts I Also Have The Capacitor You Are Looking For. | ||
Post# 473500 , Reply# 7 11/5/2010 at 08:16 (4,921 days old) by RevvinKevin  (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Question about the Capacitor I have two washers from the 50's (Bendix and a Westinghouse) and I'm pretty sure they both have motor start capacitors. My question: are these start capacitors the same on all motors or do they have different ratings for different motors? In other words, can I use the same one listed above on both of my machines? Thanks! Kevin | ||
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Post# 473502 , Reply# 8 11/5/2010 at 08:24 (4,920 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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My question: are these start capacitors the same on all motors or do they have different ratings for different motors?
No they have different ratings depending on how much power each machine needs to get its transmission or wash tub moving. Its important to check the rating on each capacitor and replace it with one that is the same or slightly higher (not less) than the original. | ||
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Post# 473554 , Reply# 9 11/5/2010 at 16:06 (4,920 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Thank you! | ||
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