Start capacitors briefly increase motor starting torque and allow a motor to be cycled on and off rapidly. A start capacitor stays in the circuit long enough to rapidly bring the motor up to a predetermined speed, which is usually about 75% of the full speed, and is then taken out of the circuit, often by a centrifugal switch that releases at that speed. Afterward the motor works more efficiently with a run capacitor.
- Capacitance Range
- 20 to 300 Mfd
- Temperature Range
- -30 °C/+70°C
- Rated Voltage Range
- 230V
- Surge Voltage Range
- 275V
- Power Factor
- 8% Max at 50 Cycle/Sec. and Rated Voltage
- Duty Cycle
- 20 Start per hour max. Each start not more than 3 seconds
- Insulation Voltage
- With Stand minimum 2000V/3 Min. between terminal-to-Case
- Shelf Life
- One Year