quick capacitor question

[djellworth]

Afternoon all. I think the capacitor on a Basato 5-2 bandsaw is knackered

I have looked on RS components - and I think this one matches the machine (see picture):

https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/film-capacitors/1353592?gb=s

As ever, a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing - so if anyone is able to check me on this I'd be extremely grateful. Thanks in advance

 

[Old.bodger]

Yep. That should be fine.

 

[Sideways]

As someone kindly pointed out to me recently, you may find the same thing cheaper at farnell.
https://cpc.farnell.com/c/electroni...un-motor-start-capacitors?ta_capacitance=50µF

 

[Dabop]

Check that the capacitance you are buying matches the existing one in the machine!!!
(they do vary in size- the 50uF number should be the same- the voltage can be the same or higher...450v or higher...)

 

[Amplidyne]

Got 'em on Amazon for a good price as well, as said you need 50uF, and at least 450V.

 

[Cabinetman]

Just please be careful, even with the brand new one, put a screwdriver across the terminals to short out any charge that may be in there before you touch with fingers.
Ian

 

[djellworth]

Thanks all. ( Will take appropriate care)