20uF Capacitor

[mhku]

Bit of a long shot but could I replace the 20 uF capacitor shown in the photo with a generic 20uF capacitor (the type sold on fleabay for a few quid)?

It's from a small Clarke compressor and searching google for "Geofarad 20uF" turns up nothing. I've emailed Clarke for a price for a replacement but would like a 2nd option if they take the mickey with the price.

 

[Llew]

The one pictured on this site seems to be a good replacement regarding size -

_http://www.bltdirect.co.uk/cat548_1.htm

Best check the minimum AC voltage with them, I can't read what it's rated at.

Llew

 

[Robbo]

Also from Maplin@ £6.13

_http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?moduleno=30309


or ebay, less than a fiver delivered.

_http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trksid=m38&_nkw=capacitor+20uF+motor

 

[Llew]

Just blown up the picture, looks like 240VAC 2

I should think ones on fleabay would suit if of the correct voltage rating.

 

[Llew]

Good find Robbo, looks the one to have.

 

[mhku]

Cheers guys

I forgot to subsribe to my own thread....

I'll check out those links now and wait for a price from Clarke.

p.s. google loves this site. This thread is already top 4 for 20uf motor capacitor!