Label reads:
Brand: HAN DING
Type: Motor Starting Capacitor
Capacitance: 64–77 µF
Voltage: 250 VAC
It explicitly says “Motor Starting Capacitor”
Wide µF range (64–77 µF) → normal for start capacitors
Lower voltage rating (250VAC)
Black plastic body (typical start cap)
This is a START capacitor, not a run capacitor.
| Item | First Capacitor | This Capacitor |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Run capacitor | Start capacitor |
| µF | 60 µF ±5% | 64–77 µF |
| Voltage | 450 VAC | 250 VAC |
| Duty | Continuous | Short-time only |
| Common use | AC compressor running | Compressor starting |
DO NOT use this as a replacement for your 60 µF 450V run capacitor
Why?
Start capacitors are not designed for continuous operation
Using it as a run cap can cause:
Overheating
Swelling / explosion
Compressor damage
Connected temporarily during compressor startup
Usually controlled by:
PTC relay
Potential relay
Start relay
