Start Capacitors
Start capacitors above 20 microfarads (µF) are always non-polarized Aluminum Electrolyic Capacitors with non solid electrolyte and therefore they are only applicable for the short motor starting time.
Start capacitors briefly increase motor starting torque and allow a motor to be cycled on and off rapidly. Start capacitors have ratings above 70 microfarads (µF), with four major voltage classifications: 125 V, 165V, 250 V, and 330 V. A start capacitor stays in the circuit long enough to rapidly bring the motor to 3/4 of full speed and is then taken out of the circuit, such as by a centrifugal switch that releases at that speed. The motor after that runs more efficiently with a run capacitor.
Examples of motor capacitors are: a 35 µF/mfd, at 370 V, run capacitor, or an 88–108 µF/mfd at 250 V start capacitor.
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