Hi all,
I was wondering if someone could help me. I have an old Black and Decker bench grinder I'm restoring, and as part of the project I'm replacing the start capacitor.
The current one is rated 72-86 MFD and 125V. For the life of me, the only 72-86 MFD units I've been able to find (that are made in the USA) are 250v.
I purchased one of those based on a recommendation on another board-- was told the voltage was unimportant-- but it's obviously incompatible. When I powered on the grinder it just hummed. Putting in a different start cap (125 v as well, but with something like 160 MFD) it started right up.
So I was wondering what is a good, safe replacement for the one I have in the 125v department? What MFD range is 'good enough' for what I had before? Also interested in solid brand names and suppliers I can order from.
Thanks much,
Larry