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| Sep 28, 2021 at 12:48 | comment | added | J... | @WilliamMariager A VAC rating is always given in RMS volts, so the peak voltage is not relevant - a 300VAC rating is good for 300VAC (which itself peaks at 420V). You should always use what is specified unless you're qualified to determine otherwise. | |
| Sep 28, 2021 at 12:06 | comment | added | William | You should never use a smaller one. 240VAC peaks at 340 V, so never go below the ratings that come installed in the device or you're making yourself a fire hazard. | |
| Sep 27, 2021 at 19:50 | comment | added | Elijah Lynn | I also see a tool called the Capacitor Wizard, which is too pricey for this project right now, but looks like it can determine what capacitor to use if one doesn't know. | |
| Sep 27, 2021 at 17:37 | comment | added | Elijah Lynn | Thanks again, now I am wondering if someone else already used a higher one, and maybe I can get a 240VAC one etc. I am going to try to find the electronic schematic for the motor and see if it is somehow specified. | |
| Sep 27, 2021 at 17:11 | history | edited | Theodore | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
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| Sep 27, 2021 at 17:07 | comment | added | winny | Please mention that the voltage can be 300 VAC or higher. | |
| Sep 27, 2021 at 17:00 | comment | added | Elijah Lynn | This is really useful, I forgot to mention I did search for 300vac but did not search the capacitance, temp limits or frequency. | |
| Sep 27, 2021 at 16:52 | history | answered | Theodore | CC BY-SA 4.0 |