Ao smith motor capacitor

Watch as Robert shows you how to remove and change the capacitor on. Pump Motor for Swimming Pool Pump. This guide provides an overview of the A. Smith motor parts that you can replace on the electrical end of your motor.

This Capacitor together with the Start Windings provide an increase of 1-1 of torque to the motor shaft during its initial startup.

First, brand was different than AO Smith , however looked exactly as my original capacitor.

I was concerned because description said 240Vac, my original was 250.

My spa motor was humming and often not able to turn on. After replacing motor starts easily, no humming, starts . This pocket manual is designed for one purpose — to make it simple for you to install . Century Electric Motors - Regal Beloit America, Inc. For information on replacing pool motors , seal or capacitor , Visit our Pumps and Motors Technical Arcticle in our Pool Info Section. For Hayward NorthStar Motors , see Hayward NorthStar Pump parts page.

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The shaft seems to turn smoothly by han . MOVE CAPACITOR - Next, release the motor capacitor from its bracket by removing the single screw at the top of the bracket. Push the capacitor to the side as shown. It does not have to be disconnected.

The list is as follows: Motor Model Number, Horsepower (HP), Service . With this information alone you could. Sta-Rite pump and motor ( AO SMITH ). Cracked the pump and checked the . Note how the plastic strip is positioned between the clip and the capacitor. It will have to be replaced in this position to keep the capacitor from shorting out on the motor.

A friend suggested changing out the capacitor. I did this and the system starts working again. I need to replace the start and the run capacitor. Replaced the capacitor , works fine.

I cannot read any information on my current capacitors. I have contacted the motor manufacturer AO Smith and they have sold their motor division to Regal Beloit. I think the air compressor motor division is Century.

Look at motor windings and capacitors for damage or signs of shorting.