Capacitors
What is the name of the fluid that is inside of a run capacitor?
Dielectric fluid
What is the sku for a York contactor with 24volt coil 2 pole rated at 40 amps
CON03 240
In the video "how to wire a 4 wire ac motor", where do the two brown wires connect?
to the Capacitor
What two ways is “Microfarad” abbreviated on a capacitor?
MFD or uF
What does RPM stand for?
Revolutions Per Minute
If a capacitor reads "+6%/-6%", what does it mean
This is the tolerance rating. The capacitor can test + 6% or - 6% of the rating listed and still be considered good.
A 2 pole unit has one side of the contactor energized at all times.
True of False
False
On a universal blower motor that is multi-directional, how would you change the rotation from counter clockwise to clockwise?
Switch the orange and yellow wires.
You may increase the MFD rating but you can not decrease it.
True or False.
False.. You can not change the MFD rating.
You can only go UP in voltage!
When testing a capacitor with a volt meter, what setting does the meter need to be set to?
Ohms
How are the terminals labeled on a dual run capacitor? What does each abbreviation stand for?
Herm = Compressor
C = Common
FAN = Fan motor
What is a customer wanting to know if he is looking for the footprint of a contactor?
The distance between the mounting holes on the mounting bracket.
What visible difference can you see between a Fan motor and a blower motor?
Blower motors typically have holes in them while fan motors are sealed due to weather exposure.
Why will a 440 v capacitor be larger in physical dimension?
It requires more dielectric fluid.
What does ECM stand for?
Electronically Commutated Motor
some times referred to an a variable speed motor
What is the name of the most common capacitor quality test?
EIA-456 Test
What is Don's Dad's name? (the guy who does our local pick ups on Tues & Thurs)
Joe Russell
We have one YouTube video that is specific to a motor we sell. What is the Brand of that motor?
Rheem (protech)
MOT04 301 - 51-23055-11 is one of our most popular sellers!
How many MicroFarads in a Farad?
1,000
What is the most common RPM rating of a HVAC motor? (you must be within 50)
1075 RPM
How many hours of run time does EIA-456 test simulate?
60,000 Hours
What city was Skip in when he ran from the tornado?
Henryville
If a fan motor has a CCW Lead end rotation. Which direction is the shaft spinning if you are holding the motor with the shaft facing up?
Clockwise
The average lifespan of a GE capacitor is __x longer than
6
What are the two common screw sizes for the control panel cover?
5/16” or ¼”