AC Motor Capacitors: Wiring, Diagrams & Troubleshooting

[Shawnzyoo]

I picked up a good and cheap AC motor that came with its own capacitors <not wired in though>
The capacitors are these
http://www.weisd.com/store2/NTEMRC370V7R5.html
and this is the diagram on the motor
http://foxhole.kicks-ass.net/diagram.jpg"
Now I tried putting this together but with no luck at all
the motor doesn't seem tohave power at all even if i just straight hook it up without the caps.
am I doing something completely wrong here?

 

[Shawnzyoo]

alas sorry for this wasted post
but I just got it working through trial and error

 

[ravenprp]

First of all, great job on finding a good and affordable AC motor! Capacitors are an important component in AC motors as they help improve the motor's efficiency and power factor. However, it is important to wire them correctly in order for the motor to function properly.

Looking at the diagram and the capacitors you have, it seems like they are the correct ones for your motor. The first thing to check is if the capacitors are wired in the correct polarity. The positive and negative terminals of the capacitor should be connected to the correct terminals on the motor. If they are reversed, it can cause the motor to not have power or function properly.

Another thing to check is the wiring of the motor itself. Make sure that all the connections are secure and that the motor is wired according to the diagram. If the motor is not wired correctly, it may not have power even with the capacitors connected.

If both the capacitor polarity and motor wiring are correct, then it is possible that the capacitors are faulty. You can test this by using a multimeter to check the capacitance of the capacitors. If they are not within the specified range, then they may need to be replaced.

In summary, make sure the capacitors are wired in correctly and that the motor is wired according to the diagram. If everything is correct and the motor still does not have power, then the capacitors may need to be replaced. I hope this helps and good luck with your AC motor project!