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BrianG · 09.09.2009, 10:06 AM

Are you in the USA, or somewhere else? Some motors tend to run much better at their intended frequency. In the USA, that is 60Hz, in the UK (IIRC), that's 50Hz.

IIRC, the capacitor is used for phase-shifting a little for easier starting (less current draw).

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BrianG RC-Monster Admin Offline Posts: 14,609 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Des Moines, IA	09.09.2009, 10:06 AM Are you in the USA, or somewhere else? Some motors tend to run much better at their intended frequency. In the USA, that is 60Hz, in the UK (IIRC), that's 50Hz. IIRC, the capacitor is used for phase-shifting a little for easier starting (less current draw).