Fw: Capacitor [RE-wrenches]

[Drake Chamberlin]

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Thanks to all who have replied concerning the search for a 14 Microfarad 
capacitor that is 2 1/2" long by 1 3/8" in diameter.  My special thanks 
goes to John Wiles for his research and to Alan Sindelar for relaying his 
message.

A number of Wrenches contacted me off the list with the suggestion of 
putting a larger capacitor outside of the motor.  The difficulty with this 
is that the motor fits inside a roller with a 2" outside diameter.  The 
casing of the motor rotates, as well as the roller outside of it.  There is 
a small, plastic device on one end, where the power / control wires come 
into the unit.  With this setup, it would be very difficult to get an 
external capacitor wired in.

John Wiles came very close to finding a unit that would fit.  My electric 
motor technician told me this morning that 1 1/2 inches in diameter is the 
absolute maximum for the capacitor.   Especially after Mr. Wile's research, 
I'm thinking that a small enough capacitor is probably not available on the 
U.S. market.  (The motor was made in France, and no parts or repair are 
available for the motor).

It looks like we are going to have to bite the bullet and spring for the 
$448 when all that is needed is a $10 part.  Oh Well.  If the new unit 
lasts another 25 years, I guess it is worth the cost.

Thanks again,

Drake

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