On Wed, 3 Apr 2019 08:53:11 -0700 (PDT), trader_4
wrote:

On Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 11:28:45 AM UTC-4, Sam E wrote:
On 4/2/19 8:52 PM, wrote:

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HVAC suppliers are real pricks when it comes to homeowners but they
are not the only place that sells motor capacitors.

Once someone needed a start capacitor, and asked me if I thought he
could get one at Radio Shack. They are likely to have one with the right
capacitance, but it's probably 25V rather than the 340V (240V peak
voltage) needed.

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Another problem is that the local Radio Shack stores are gone, at
least here in NJ. And for many years the supply of things like
electronic parts had been whittled down in favor of cell phones
and kid's toys. If you have to order online, there are many sources.
Another example of the internet finishing off local stores. But
it has mostly worked better for me. Much greater selection, better
prices, it's just that you can't drive over and pick it up.


That is why we have Grainger. If you don't have a volume account, they
are expensive but they usually have things like this. With the right
account you get 40% or more off of their list price tho.
For a motor cap, I would go to a motor shop if Ace didn't have it.
They do have some motor parts like caps and brushes if the associate
can find them. At mine, they are in the power tool area in a little
cabinet