# \#motor-start-motor-run-capacitors-ac

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## [Help to find this](https://forum.digikey.com/t/help-to-find-this/68662)

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**Author:** [@PS26](https://forum.digikey.com/u/PS26)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/help-to-find-this/68662 "2026-05-06T20:17:50Z")

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Hello to all I am trying to find this product on the sote but to no success. Can ypu guys help to know if you have this item. View picture

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## [MACHSWON CBB60 4uF](https://forum.digikey.com/t/machswon-cbb60-4uf/66896)

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**Author:** [@chris\_groom](https://forum.digikey.com/u/chris_groom)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2026, 8:02pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/machswon-cbb60-4uf/66896 "2026-03-20T20:02:25Z")

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CBB60 refers to a series of capacitors though it’s often used by retailers as the full part number for some reason. The 4uF version is one that has been asked after before, and one of our techs has found a decent alterna…

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## [Drill Press Motor repair](https://forum.digikey.com/t/drill-press-motor-repair/61303)

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**Author:** [@arbateman](https://forum.digikey.com/u/arbateman)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/drill-press-motor-repair/61303 "2025-10-14T19:48:01Z")

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Hi there, I am trying to find a replacement capacitor for my delta drill press. Of course the farad number is scratched off…I think it might be 16? thanks in advance. Alan

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## [Parts ident](https://forum.digikey.com/t/parts-ident/61293)

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**Author:** [@donpitt111](https://forum.digikey.com/u/donpitt111)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 4:49pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/parts-ident/61293 "2025-10-14T16:49:39Z")

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Please help to identify replacement capacitor for hot tub circulating pump motor

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## [Sony Reel to Reel Capacitor Replacement](https://forum.digikey.com/t/sony-reel-to-reel-capacitor-replacement/60540)

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**Author:** [@walkervideosolutions](https://forum.digikey.com/u/walkervideosolutions)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2025, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/sony-reel-to-reel-capacitor-replacement/60540 "2025-09-23T15:11:32Z")

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Hello and thank you for your time and help. I’m looking for a replacement part for a Sony reel to reel. I am adding a picture of the original that I have removed from the machine. Any help or suggestions are greatly appr…

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## [Replacement capictor for air exchanger motor?](https://forum.digikey.com/t/replacement-capictor-for-air-exchanger-motor/55936)

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**Author:** [@MMcFly](https://forum.digikey.com/u/MMcFly)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2025, 1:42pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/replacement-capictor-for-air-exchanger-motor/55936 "2025-06-02T13:42:50Z")

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Hi there, My air exchanger motor stopped working and it seems the capacitor is dead. I need to replace it but I don’t know how to find the correct model. Please see the picture attached of the current capacitor. If you …

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## [Motor-Start Capacitors Vs. Motor-Run Capacitors](https://forum.digikey.com/t/motor-start-capacitors-vs-motor-run-capacitors/47648)

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**Author:** [@mitch\_13649](https://forum.digikey.com/u/mitch_13649)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2024, 6:00am UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/motor-start-capacitors-vs-motor-run-capacitors/47648 "2024-12-27T06:00:00Z")

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Motor-Start Capacitors vs Motor-Run Capacitors When working with single-phase electric motors, it is important to understand the difference between motor-start capacitors and motor-run capacitors. They are both capaci…

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## [Looking for an alternative to LR 79596 capacitor](https://forum.digikey.com/t/looking-for-an-alternative-to-lr-79596-capacitor/43653)

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**Author:** [@adrien](https://forum.digikey.com/u/adrien)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 1:19pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/looking-for-an-alternative-to-lr-79596-capacitor/43653 "2024-07-30T13:19:53Z")

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Hi, Could you please guide me towards a capacitor equivalent to the model LR 79596 2/40uF 400/450V 50/60Hz C22.2 No 190 70°C Thank you and have a nice day. Best regards

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## [Is this capacitor a suitable replacement?](https://forum.digikey.com/t/is-this-capacitor-a-suitable-replacement/42554)

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**Author:** [@bhornbu](https://forum.digikey.com/u/bhornbu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 11:08pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/is-this-capacitor-a-suitable-replacement/42554 "2024-06-25T23:08:36Z")

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Hello! I could use some help verifying if I’ve found a suitable replacement for a capacitor or not. Here are two photos of the existing cap that’s not working. Dimensions: 4.650"O.A.L., 3.710"L on can X 1.760"Ø w…

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## [CBB60 Motor Start / Motor Run Capacitor Alternatives](https://forum.digikey.com/t/cbb60-motor-start-motor-run-capacitor-alternatives/41502)

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**Author:** [@AaronRollens](https://forum.digikey.com/u/AaronRollens)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 9:00pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/cbb60-motor-start-motor-run-capacitor-alternatives/41502 "2024-05-21T21:00:53Z")

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CBB60 Motor Start/Motor Run Capacitor This is a metallized polypropylene film capacitor that is filled with Epoxy. It has à dry inner structure. Unfortunately we are not able to offer BM Capacitor products. With that sa…

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## [Help finding an alternate motor start capacitor](https://forum.digikey.com/t/help-finding-an-alternate-motor-start-capacitor/38511)

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**Author:** [@spca](https://forum.digikey.com/u/spca)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/help-finding-an-alternate-motor-start-capacitor/38511 "2024-02-13T20:15:02Z")

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I work for a residential community and we have some specialized Taco 2400-70-2 pumps made specifically for Lochinvar boilers, so they connot be bought except from Lochinvar, which is fine. One of the primary reason (sec…

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## [Substitue for 1µF±5% 450VAC 50/60Hz "motor start" cap](https://forum.digikey.com/t/substitue-for-1-f-5-450vac-50-60hz-motor-start-cap/34402)

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**Author:** [@jamesarobertson](https://forum.digikey.com/u/jamesarobertson)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 6:26am UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/substitue-for-1-f-5-450vac-50-60hz-motor-start-cap/34402 "2023-08-28T06:26:46Z")

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Hi I’m after a replacement for a motor starter capacitor for a domestic extractor fan, but need some help to find the right component, please. The full spec for the existing, failed, capacitor is: CBB61 1µF±5% 450VAC …

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## [Cornell Dubilier Electronics MPF Series "A suffix"](https://forum.digikey.com/t/cornell-dubilier-electronics-mpf-series-a-suffix/27817)

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**Author:** [@Jeff\_2258](https://forum.digikey.com/u/Jeff_2258)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/cornell-dubilier-electronics-mpf-series-a-suffix/27817 "2023-01-13T20:41:53Z")

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Cornell Dubilier Electronic’s transitioned the MPF series from a steel housing to an aluminum case called out with the “A” suffix in the part number, for example 32FD3702A-F 21FB4420 ==\> non-RoHS, steel case 21FB442…

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## [Motor Run Capacitor](https://forum.digikey.com/t/motor-run-capacitor/25108)

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**Author:** [@bling214](https://forum.digikey.com/u/bling214)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2022, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/motor-run-capacitor/25108 "2022-09-07T17:36:04Z")

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I am looking for capacitor QPC-MEB8 by Vimtronic or something equivalent (8 microfarads, 250 VAC). This is for a Patton fan model TG-1887.

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## [Capacitor Replacement](https://forum.digikey.com/t/capacitor-replacement/18966)

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**Author:** [@WIG1383](https://forum.digikey.com/u/WIG1383)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2021, 8:02pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/capacitor-replacement/18966 "2021-12-30T20:02:33Z")

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Looking for a replacement for this item. Part number is 3535B7C0088A220A2 – MEPCO CENTRAL. Minimum order quantity is 500 from only source I found, and we only need 2 - 5 at a time. Any replacements in mind?

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## [Capacitor technical specs](https://forum.digikey.com/t/capacitor-technical-specs/18329)

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**Author:** [@user119](https://forum.digikey.com/u/user119)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2021, 5:29pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/capacitor-technical-specs/18329 "2021-12-10T17:29:01Z")

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What is the UL file number and available fault current of capacitor 3766-CAP-35/440R-ND?

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## [HCKS450D050R440Z (5uF + 45uF 440V) cross reference](https://forum.digikey.com/t/hcks450d050r440z-5uf-45uf-440v-cross-reference/17208)

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**Author:** [@Jeff\_2258](https://forum.digikey.com/u/Jeff_2258)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2021, 1:28pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/hcks450d050r440z-5uf-45uf-440v-cross-reference/17208 "2021-10-13T13:28:42Z")

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We don’t carry the capacitor HCKS450D050R440Z. A possible alternative is 2368-MRRC440V5/45-ND. Please review the datasheet MRRC Series Dual Round Motor Run Capacitors | NTE Electronics, Inc. (nteinc.com) before ordering. …

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## [Motor Run Capacitors (KEMET)](https://forum.digikey.com/t/motor-run-capacitors-kemet/15534)

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**Author:** [@meir](https://forum.digikey.com/u/meir)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2021, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/motor-run-capacitors-kemet/15534 "2021-07-22T14:54:24Z")

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I have a KEMET C870CG36110AA0J capacitor. I can’t find it in-stock. Is there another company/brand that I use in it’s place? Thank you It is the 110µF C87-Series.pdf (386.8 KB)

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## [Capacitor](https://forum.digikey.com/t/capacitor/13640)

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**Author:** [@Ehorton53](https://forum.digikey.com/u/Ehorton53)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2021, 3:16pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/capacitor/13640 "2021-04-17T15:16:33Z")

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Looking for capacitor QPC-MEB8 or something equivalent.

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## [Repairing a Pedestal Drill Press](https://forum.digikey.com/t/repairing-a-pedestal-drill-press/11378)

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**Author:** [@caduceus2001](https://forum.digikey.com/u/caduceus2001)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2021, 4:10am UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/repairing-a-pedestal-drill-press/11378 "2021-01-20T04:10:10Z")

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I was given a Drill Press by my Stepfather, which apparently had issues with the Capacitors. He removed them and tried a few things without having any idea what he was doing. So the caps have ben cut off and he no longer…

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## [Start and Run Caps in a drill press](https://forum.digikey.com/t/start-and-run-caps-in-a-drill-press/11020)

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**Author:** [@caduceus2001](https://forum.digikey.com/u/caduceus2001)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 31, 2020, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/start-and-run-caps-in-a-drill-press/11020 "2020-12-31T15:47:00Z")

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I have been trying to identify these two caps and find the equivalent ones from Digi-Key but I am not having any luck. 1st one has these identifiers on it CBB60 12 µF±5% 450VAC C 50/60Hz 40/70/21 SH PO 2nd one ha…

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## [Why does my capacitor list two values?](https://forum.digikey.com/t/why-does-my-capacitor-list-two-values/10196)

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**Author:** [@Jonathan\_1325](https://forum.digikey.com/u/Jonathan_1325)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2020, 10:30pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/why-does-my-capacitor-list-two-values/10196 "2020-11-18T22:30:28Z")

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When replacing an capacitor, typically a motor start or motor run capacitor, an oddity may appear. A capacitor that lists two different values on the case. Such as the example below: The immediate thought that this c…

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## [Cross Reference for Pool Motor Capacitor 610807-2](https://forum.digikey.com/t/cross-reference-for-pool-motor-capacitor-610807-2/3040)

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**Author:** [@Travis\_Foss](https://forum.digikey.com/u/Travis_Foss)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2019, 1:32pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/cross-reference-for-pool-motor-capacitor-610807-2/3040 "2019-03-07T13:32:40Z")

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I had a customer looking for a cross to part 610807-2, which they stated was a pool motor capacitor. This is a part that DigiKey currently does not carry. Based of the specifications, part number 338-2745-ND appears to…
