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kybrown
Jul 29, 2012, 06:16 AM
I have a condenser fan off a split outside unit that had to be replaced because of compressor failure. I have a black, a brown, and a yellow coming from the motor. Can I use a regular 110v plug to use it in a standard 110v outlet and where would each wire go? Thank you.

stanfortyman
Jul 29, 2012, 06:20 AM
Almost certainly this is a 240V fan. I have never seen a 120v or 120/240v condenser.

Stratmando
Jul 29, 2012, 06:23 AM
If the yellow has green on it, that should be a ground. Was this Plugged into a regular outlet? Says 120 Volts on Motor?

kybrown
Jul 29, 2012, 06:29 AM
If the yellow has green on it, that should be a ground. Was this Plugged into a regular outlet? Says 120 Volts on Motor?No, all wires are solid color. It was plugged into the capicitor on the unit. Can't read the voltage on the motor.

Stratmando
Jul 29, 2012, 07:42 AM
Youl will need the capacitor as well. Was the unit pluggeed into the wall? From a 2 pole disconnect?

kybrown
Jul 29, 2012, 04:42 PM
Youl will need the capacitor as well. Was the unit pluggeed into the wall? from a 2 pole disconnect?not sure about this.

Stratmando
Aug 5, 2012, 07:38 AM
You have to be sure of the voltage first. Capacitor may or may not be for that, looking at another unit like that, or a schematic will show.