motor start capacitor

[irving2008]

I think when Scott said size he meant capacitance, which he can't read from the existing part!

Motor start capacitors are typically around 30uF per HP, my 1/2hp motor has a 12uF. The bigger the capacitor the larger the starting torque. For a lathe where there is little load at start, you might get away with a smaller one. Try 12uF and see... 440v rating.

[Scott]

thanks irving2008 your right i was after the correct capacitance / voltage i will try 12uf as there is very little starting torque required
new bearings smooth as a babys bum lol

thanks