I want to replace a dual run cap with 2 single caps.
The dual run cap is a bad cap that was removed from an air conditioning unit, and was responsible for running the fan and the compressor motor.
I want to replace it with 2 single caps, main reason being non availability of a dual cap with the exact capacitance values.
I need precise schematics if possible…or links to any website that will offer such solutions…as basic as it may sound.
Thanks in advance.
Re: Wiring 2 single capacitors to replace a dual cap
Hmm... By your post, I would assume that you are either in US/Canada or any other 60Hz country and tailor my answer according to that. In Dual Capacitors, as the name indicates there are 2 capacitors. There is one with a higher capacity and one with a lower capacity. The one with the lower capacity is only used to add capacitance to the motor circuit for 50Hz operations (i.e., for 220/240V standard). It is completely safe to replace the dual capacitor with a single capacitor which has the same rating as the capacity of the higher capacity capacitor in the dual capacitor package (WOW).
Hope that helps.
Re: Wiring 2 single capacitors to replace a dual cap
Thanks for your reply WitchDr. Im in Pakistan, hence the need for 2 capacitors.