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    I need to replace this condenser.. although it may work ok ..the wiring has perished'
    Can someone translate the rating and point me in the right direction as what to buy.
    Ken.
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    Your capacitor definately needs replacing.

    You would be looking for a 60 - 80 microFarad or uF capacitor, around 400 VAC (Volts AC)
    You can go higher voltage if you like, just make sure the capacitor is not too large for the housing.

    Fortunately, these are readily available - you can search for "Motor Run Capacitor".

    Most of these capacitors now have spade type connectors.

    regards,
    Paul

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    Isn't that a polarised capacitor.

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    Quote Originally Posted by familyguy View Post
    Isn't that a polarised capacitor.

    dont they use them on DC.

    275 VRMS would be AC?


    someone will correct me if I am wrong

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    Hi Guys.

    Its off a 1/3 HP Hoover 240V motor with centrifugal switch.. It was wired into the start circuit.... No polarity marked on the item but the wires are red and black.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kenny_10 View Post
    Hi Guys.

    Its off a 1/3 HP Hoover 240V motor with centrifugal switch.. It was wired into the start circuit.... No polarity marked on the item but the wires are red and black.
    A hoover motor...omg its an antique....you must have the only one left in Australia....next to go capuut will be the motor

    As Paul says above just get a 60-80 mfd...it wont have a red and black...probably just terminals and the new capacitor will not require polarity...they work both ways

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    Quote Originally Posted by eskimo View Post
    A hoover motor...omg its an antique....you must have the only one left in Australia
    ... Its one of my newer motors...made in Scotland, so its gotta be good.
    All caps for sale seem to have a fixed MF rating... either 50, 60, 70 etc

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    Hi Guys,

    Quote Originally Posted by familyguy View Post
    Isn't that a polarised capacitor.
    No ! It is an oiled paper one.
    Best Regards:
    Baron J.

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    Hi Kenny, Guys,

    Quote Originally Posted by kenny_10 View Post
    ... Its one of my newer motors...made in Scotland, so its gotta be good.
    All caps for sale seem to have a fixed MF rating... either 50, 60, 70 etc
    Just use the nearest value with the closest physical size. Go larger in value rather than smaller.

    Is the motor from a single tub machine, the one with a hand wringer on top ?
    Best Regards:
    Baron J.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BaronJ View Post
    Hi Kenny, Guys,



    Just use the nearest value with the closest physical size. Go larger in value rather than smaller.

    Is the motor from a single tub machine, the one with a hand wringer on top ?
    Cant remember exactly but I cant recall see the hoover motors on a wringer type washing machine....used to help the guys refurbish them when no refigerators jobs were available back eons ago.

    I know Kelvinator here in Oz used them on thier open drive refrigeration condensing units.

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    Thanks guys..
    Nice little motors these .. aluminium body and ends..biggest problem would have to be the cloth covered rubber wiring.. as opposed to the windings that appear to have been done only yesterday !

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    Quote Originally Posted by kenny_10 View Post
    ...
    All caps for sale seem to have a fixed MF rating... either 50, 60, 70 etc
    It is fixed, but made to a very low tolerance. So it might be anywhere in that range. These days it would be marked for example, 60 micro farad, +/- 20%., which would be between 48 and 72.

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    Hi Guys,

    Quote Originally Posted by eskimo View Post
    Cant remember exactly but I cant recall see the hoover motors on a wringer type washing machine....used to help the guys refurbish them when no refigerators jobs were available back eons ago.

    I know Kelvinator here in Oz used them on thier open drive refrigeration condensing units.
    Way back in the sixty's Hoover made a single tub washing machine with a hand wringer. The agitator was a black Bakelite disc with three ribs on it secured in a slight recess in the middle of the rear panel of the tub. The motor was suspended under the tub and drove the agitator via a "V" belt. I still have some pulleys for them kicking about somewhere. It didn't have a pump to empty the water, it was just a hose that was fed from the bottom of the tub and came out and up the side to a clip. You had to unclip the hose and drain the machine into a bucket.
    Best Regards:
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    Hi Guys,

    You are going to love this Utube video

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcWbhTBYLms
    Best Regards:
    Baron J.

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