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An open circuit, by definition, has no continuity, therefore there is no current flow. A failed capacitor in an open circuit would have absolutely no effect.

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Q: What happens when a start capacitor fails?
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A capacitor in an air conditioner stores and releases electrical energy to help start the compressor and fan motors. It provides the initial surge of electricity needed to get these motors running and helps maintain a steady flow of power during operation. If a capacitor fails, the motor may not start or run efficiently.


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Can you use a run capacitor in place of a start capacitor?

No


What is the differencebetween a run capacitor and start capacitor?

The run capacitor is used when the load is functional while the start capacitor is used to produce the initial torque to drive the load.


What happen If the Centrifugal switch of a two value capacitor motor using two capacitors fails to open?

I think you over-laod and blow the capacitor


How do i size up a start capacitor?

Read the capacitor that you remove


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Will a motor shut down if the run capacitor fails?

If a motor is running when the cap fails it will probably continue to run at much higher amp draw and most likely shut down on thermal overload. It can start with a bad cap, but in my experience it most likey wont.


Can you change a 440 volt 12.5 uF start capacitor with a 370 volt 12.5uF run capacitor?

There are two ways to read this: you have a burned-out run capacitor on your motor and a good start capacitor in your parts box, and you have a burned-out start capacitor and a good run capacitor. If the run capacitor's bad and you want to put the higher-voltage start cap in its place, the answer is yes. This is called derating, and the only thing it does for you is increases the lifespan of the capacitor because you're not working it as hard as it can take. If the start capacitor's bad, don't do this--they used a 440-volt capacitor in there for a reason.