RE: (ET) Capacitor

["David Roden (Akron OH USA)" <roden ald net>]

On 13 Nov 2000, at 5:24, R. Barnes wrote:

> I bought a replacement cap from ACE Hardware, in the assorted
> motor capacitor box.

Motor capacitors are usually intended for intermittent duty service.  If 
used continuously as in the ET charger, they may fail with a loud boom.

I suggest you check that cap, and if you're not sure that it's rated for 
continuous duty,  replace it with a continuous-rated one.


David Roden - Akron, Ohio, USA
1991 Solectria Force 144vac
1991 Ford Escort Green/EV 128vdc
1979 General Engines ElectroPed 24vdc
1974 Honda Civic EV 96vdc
1970 GE Elec-trak E15 36vdc
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