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Capcitor case size

Capcitor case size

Capcitor case size

(OP)
What is the difference between motor start capacitors with the same voltage and mfd rating but different case size?

RE: Capcitor case size

Some could be paper & oil, some metallised film? Some modern, some old? Some good quality, and others from China? Many possible reasons.
  

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RE: Capcitor case size

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So given the same Mfg, same materials, bigger is better?

RE: Capcitor case size

Maybe. Really the best thing to do is find the datasheets.
  

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RE: Capcitor case size

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Thanks

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