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capacitors

jp_2
jp_2 Member Posts: 1,935
that is, if i remember right :)

should be right though, you are wanting to increase the 'plate' size or decrease the distance between the plates.

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  • snag2.5
    snag2.5 Member Posts: 2
    capacitors

    On a furnace blower motor,if I don't have the right UF start capacitor and want to put two together to equal one
    (5uf & 5uf)to equal 10uf. should they be wired in series or parelle?
  • sid_3
    sid_3 Member Posts: 1
    Capictors

    Correct ...

    R's add in series,
    C's add in parallel,
    L's add in series
  • Techman
    Techman Member Posts: 2,143
    caps

    sounds like a run capacitor,to me.
  • The Wire Nut
    The Wire Nut Member Posts: 425


    Put them in parallel and make sure they're truly motor starting capacitors. Make sure you use the proper wire size and don't solder them, the heat can do internal damage.

    If they have spade ends, you can get a 2 to 1 spade adapter that has a female spade on the bottom and 2 male spades at top. RadioShack (if you can find one that still has parts) carries a set of mixed adapters as Part #64-3064. You can see them here: Quick-Disconnect Adapter Set

    Hope this helps...

    Alex (aka "The Wire Nut")
    "Let me control you"

    Lost in SOHO NYC and Balmy Whites Valley PA
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