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Old 02-26-2020, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Craig Vernon View Post
The capacitor kick starts the motor with an additional electrical charge. They go bad because they are working hard due to the climate. PCB's were removed from the utility industry because they do not biodegrade so they were found in almost everything from fish to rice. It is true that they are a carcinogen which was proven when a very large amount was found in a rice paddy and those who consumed the rice had a high cancer level. 32 years in the utility industry and Heating and AC guy hoping to live in TV in as few years as possible. Enjoy! P.S. Capacitors are inexpensive order a replacement and keep on hand if you have a little handy streak in you.
How do I know what capacitor to buy and keep on hand??