Bandsaw capacitor: Minimax S45

[NickEB]

Hi - Thank you for being here. I am a furniture maker here in W Sussex.
I think my 2001 1-phase S45 bandsaw fails to start because of the capacitor. Photo below.

Neither the instructions, parts list nor capacitor have full details of it.
Here is what I have:
450 V G 25/070/21
400 V B 25/085/21
014
50/6

How can I find the size to order a replacement? Any suggestions?
Thanks, NickEB

 

[Racers]

You need the number before the uF on the top line that's the important bit.
The rest is voltage and date codes.

Pete

 

[CHJ]

Dependant upon the rating of the motor assuming it is a start/run item then the following sizes should be a reasonable guide.
Size is not over critical as capacitors of this type typically have =/- 5-7% tolerance anyway.

1/2 HP. (375 watts) 16 Mfd.
3/4 HP. (550 watts) 20Mfd.
1 HP. (746 watts) 25 Mfd.
1.5 HP ((1100 watts) 32 Mfd.

All should be at least 380-415 volt working to cover peak voltages encountered not the RMS of mains supply.

 

[NickEB]

Thanks for the info.
When you say 16 Mfd, 20 Mfd, do you mean 16 micro farad, etc. ?

I will check the power of the motor - I suspect about 1100watts, which is a running current of 5amps

NickEB

 

[CHJ]

When you say 16 Mfd, 20 Mfd, do you mean 16 micro farad, etc. ?

Yes, 16uF