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What Capacitor

Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 1:56 pm
by ydraigcoch
Hi,

Could anyone tell me how I work out what size of Capacitor I need for a Pump that I have. The Pump is for the discharge cycle on a Washing Machine. The only problem is that the Washing machine is 50Hz, but the supply (Generated) is 60Hz. This makes the pump operate incorrectly. Interestingly enough, I have two more exact same washing machines and they operate ok. I have tested several of these pumps and some seem to work and some don't.

So my plan is, to add a capacitor accross the pump connections in order to help filter the problem. But I am unsure how to work it out. The pump is 220/240VAC 50Hz 30W. I'm afraid thats all the info I have.

Thanks for your help

Re: What Capacitor

Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 9:40 pm
by nigelwright7557
Try 100nF to start with.
MAke sure it is mains rated 250VAC