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    Apr 23, 2010, 05:31 AM
    I was wondering if I could just replace the capaciter with a single one for the high
    I have a ceiling fan that stopped working. I have a 5 wire capaciter, 4,4,5 microfarad, I was wondering if I could just replace the capaciter with a single one for the high selection and install a wall fan speed selector.
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    Apr 23, 2010, 01:44 PM

    You can, but you have to work out what value it needs to see for the proper high speed. It is a LOT easier just to replace it with the proper 5 wire capacitor.

    Ceiling Fan Capactors - Troubleshooting and Resources - Ceiling Fans 'N More
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