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htatro -- Sunday, 29 July 2001, at 1:25 p.m.

How do I connect the new capacitor I received when replacing a central air motor. The original had 3 connections (herm, c, fan), this has 2 connections with no markings? Thanks htatro

Re: central air capacitor

Dan O. -- Sunday, 29 July 2001, at 2:10 p.m.

: How do I connect the new capacitor I received
: when replacing a central air motor. The
: original had 3 connections (herm, c, fan),
: this has 2 connections with no markings?

If the original had those 3 marked terminals, it was used for both the fan AND the compressor of your unit. If the replacement only has the 2 terminals, it is only designed for use with one OR the other, it can NOT be used for both as the original was.

See the link below for more on A/C capacitors.

If all 3 terminals of the original were used, you can NOT use the replacement you have as a replacement for the original. You will either have to get a second one for use with the other component or get a proper replacement that has all 3 terminals. Make certain you get one rated with all the same specifications as the original.

Dan O.

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Re: central air capacitor

htatro -- Monday, 30 July 2001, at 8:40 p.m.

Thanks for the info Dan O.