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HVAC Question - Having a spare capacitor on hand

Discussion in 'Home Improvement' started by Danimal86, Jun 1, 2021.

  1. Jun 1, 2021 at 12:12 PM
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    Danimal86

    Danimal86 [OP] Looks clean even when its dirty!

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    In preparation for our first day 100+ deg, i had a local hvac company come out and give our AC system a tune up. Everything was good except that the tech said that the capacitor was starting to get weak. It was still within 4% (i think thats what he said), but close to being under. He said that it would be a good idea to replace it after summer.
    He said its very doable yourself and thats what i plan to do.

    I'm trying to find what a good brand would be to get. He mentioned Titan (couldn't remember if he said Pro or HD) and i've also heard Amrad or Mars are good ones.

    He said that a 45+5 370/440 is what i need. Anyone have a good recommendation?
    Here's what's in there now:
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  2. Jun 1, 2021 at 12:21 PM
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    MadMaxCanon

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    Too many, but not enough....
    Can you just replace it with the same part from the factory, assuming it has worked well to this point?
     
  3. Jun 1, 2021 at 12:32 PM
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    Danimal86

    Danimal86 [OP] Looks clean even when its dirty!

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    Yeah, i guess i could do that. We got about 5 years out of that one with light/moderate use.

    I'm always looking for things to upgrade :)
     
  4. Jun 1, 2021 at 12:35 PM
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    Too many, but not enough....
    was just wondering if the tech told you to upgrade it, thinking its a mediocre spec'd part for that application or something, or if you were looking for "performance" gains, etc. Thats all i need right now, getting into modding my household appliances lol
     
  5. Jun 1, 2021 at 12:37 PM
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    Not really an upgrade, but more looking for quality that wont crap out on me.
     
  6. Jun 1, 2021 at 12:39 PM
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    Too many, but not enough....
    5 years does seem a little low. Could also be possible the cap itself was a border line quality from the factory. Met the factory specs just by a hair.
     
  7. Jun 1, 2021 at 3:00 PM
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  8. Jun 1, 2021 at 3:11 PM
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    Too many, but not enough....
    reviews seem pretty solid. could call your tech back and see what he recommends if you dont remember.
     
  9. Jun 1, 2021 at 3:32 PM
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    I get my capacitors from Amazon. Brand is GE Genteq…they last 5+ years and are reasonably priced. Good idea to keep one on hand I’m not sure if they have a shelf life however.
     
  10. Jun 1, 2021 at 3:41 PM
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    FrenchToasty

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    Mars are what they sell at my supply house. If you want to do yourself a favor, ditch the dual cap and get two singles, takes some strain off the dual.
     

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