Not exactly electronics...but does use electricity...
I have a fan that has a 1/2hp motor and a 20mfd capacitor. The cap has gone bad and I am going to replace it. The cap has a rating of 20mfd +/-6% 370vac. I tested a 12mfd +/-5% 300vac cap and the motor started and ran fine. My concern is that the motor will possibly overheat and cause a fire. What is a safe range to stay with when substituting caps?
The original is an aluminum can and the one I tested with is a small solid state with radial wires.
I have a fan that has a 1/2hp motor and a 20mfd capacitor. The cap has gone bad and I am going to replace it. The cap has a rating of 20mfd +/-6% 370vac. I tested a 12mfd +/-5% 300vac cap and the motor started and ran fine. My concern is that the motor will possibly overheat and cause a fire. What is a safe range to stay with when substituting caps?
The original is an aluminum can and the one I tested with is a small solid state with radial wires.