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Default Can washing machine start capacitor test good - and still bebad?

On 03/03/2014 07:10 PM, Home Guy wrote:
Tony Hwang wrote:

I was surprised to hear OP bought used cap. I'd never do that.


Locally, the price of a new cap is around $60. There's no internet
source that after customs/brokerage charges I'm going to get this new
for under $30.

S




That price is way out of line ...don't buy it.


Test your capacitor by wiring it in series with a light bulb (100 watt
incandescent)


If it lights, the capacitor is ok