Warco VMC start capacitor

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27 September 2026 at 09:35 #866661
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After a week or so of temperamental starting and a few simple tests I found out that my Warco VMC motor start capacitor had failed. No worries 5 mins online found a replacement at under £10 and it duly arrived the next day. This has absolutely solved the starting problem but ignorant me didn’t realise it would be physically bigger than the one taken out and won’t fit in the control box. I can get a capacitor the same outer dimensions rated at 265v 150uF rather than the original 250v 150uF. I’m hoping nthe slight increase in max working voltage won’t make any difference, is that an ok assumption? Thanks.
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27 September 2026 at 11:42 #866669
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The higher voltage will cause no harm and the tolerances are often 10% so not too critical. Good luck. Noel.
27 September 2026 at 12:06 #866671
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Great, thank you. I’ll get one ordered.
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