View Full Version : Ceiling Fan Capacitor (Safe to use different specs?)
ghiggins
Jan 23, 2010, 12:35 PM
Is it safe to replace a capacitor that is rated at 3.8uF/300V X 5uF/250V X 6uF/250V with another that is 4.8uF/280V X 6uF/250V X 6uf/250V? I ordered a replacement and this is what the company sent to me to use.
johnmprince
Jan 23, 2010, 04:51 PM
Yes. As long as the capacitance is as least as large as the original. The fan is 120 volt so no problem there. Tolerances on these devices are routinely +/- 20%, for high quality caps, so go figure.
ceilingfanrepair
Jan 27, 2010, 01:12 AM
John, I disagree in part.
Too large can cause the motor to overheat.
Too small will cause the fan to run slow.
However the cap they sent you should be fine. I usually go by +/- 1uf.
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