# Motor speed based on uF of capacitor

I have a single phase duct fan that that run by a capacitor and its running too fast. I don't need it at this speed.

Motor: Single Phase Motor 78w @ 230v : 2560 rpm

Running capactor: CBB61 2.5uF @ 500VAC : 50/60Hz

I tried running two capacitors in series and it's slow the motor down quite a bit but nowhere near as much, I would like to run at 1/4 the power. I know I could buy a speed controller but unfortunate can't afford one right now.

The question is; Can I run a different capacitor to determine the speed? Or what can I do on the cheap? Thanks.

• Is this a shaded pole motor or induction motor with extra winding? Because you are refering at running capacitors that you find in single phase motor with extra winding. Maybe the easiest is to put a resistor in series. – Marko Buršič Mar 27 '16 at 16:55
• I'm trying to imagine what a "duck fan" is. Do you mean "duct fan" by any chance? – Dave Tweed Mar 27 '16 at 17:12
• Quack! Duck Fan! – lornix Mar 27 '16 at 23:57
• @MarkoBuršič But it's coming from 220v source and I'd need a pretty big resistor to handle all that. I'm not sure, looked online hard to tell without opening it. – Kivylius Mar 28 '16 at 11:01