Run Capacitor rating

[Doug S]

My soon to be new compressor calls for a run cap. of 65/370 rating. All I can find locally in 370 V. is 60 or 70 MFD. Which might be the better choice. Thanks in advance.

[wahoo]

This is not a DIY board, if you're a pro, then get your post count up and apply for pro membership. Sorry

[second opinion]

My soon to be new compressor calls for a run cap. of 65/370 rating. All I can find locally in 370 V. is 60 or 70 MFD. Which might be the better choice. Thanks in advance.

65/370 or 65/440

[SBKold]

I would recommend 6 10s and one 5

[2old2rock]

My soon to be telekinesis tells me you'll need a whole new system very soon.
But you can find that locally. Maybe.

[mark beiser]

I've never seen a 65µf rated capacitor in a unit, or for sale at a supplier...
60/5µf dual capacitor yes, 65µf single capacitor no.

[beenthere]

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[Special Ed]

I've never seen a 65µf rated capacitor in a unit, or for sale at a supplier...
60/5µf dual capacitor yes, 65µf single capacitor no.

You're not s'pposed to add the values together? Nobody ever told me that!!!!

[ar_hvac_man]

I would recommend 6 10s and one 5

LOL!...and hope homeland security doesnt see you carrying it