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    Sep 15, 2008, 09:07 AM
    Capacitor sizing
    Can I use a 440 vac rated capacitor on a 240 volt home air conditioner? The microfarad rating is the same on both.
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    Sep 15, 2008, 10:16 AM
    Yes,, the 440V rated is the max of voltage it can be used on
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