Re: pool motor starter cap

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From: Richard Bennett
Date: Sun, 26 Dec 2004 08:18

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Quite probably a capacitor failure. If the motor runs both windings are OK 
(at least when cold). 60uF sounds very high I would expect about 6.
"sticks" <ksbutler@iinet.net.au> wrote in message 
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> Hi all ,
>
> My pool pump has been playing up for a day or two , runs for an
> hour or so then shuts down , (overheating)
> I have taken motor out and the starter capacitor is ruptured i think it is 
> 60uF 450VAC cant read much else , motor is a 4.3Amp  Model LTP750 made bY
> ONGA pumps .
> My questions are
>
> 1. Should i just change starter capacitor and refit
> 2. What could cause overheat problem ( bearings aside)
> 3. Do i need exact replacement capacitor
>
> thanks
>
>

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