How to check a capacitor

Hi can you assist me on how to use an Controleur cda 770 omegah meter.

Every time I hire an electrician or HVAC person, they often just do the job good enough to leave as fast as they can and collect $$$. I've learned much about fixing appliances and replacing components around the house and saved thousands in the process. Great video.

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My compressor is 38.78 (C+ herm) with 4.78( c+ fan) is mine still good? (Product is 40uf + 5uf)

The proper way to discharge a capacitor, it to put your meter on DC and it will drain the capacitor properly. Doing it his way is very very dangerous.

Discharge the capacitor before taking off not after taking it off.

Where do you recommend I buy this klein tools meter?

Clamp meters are easy to hang on stuff so you can read them and test lead clamp connectors or clips are well worth the money.

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Good job man

Thanks for doing this video. Well presented. I hope Klein Tools will sponsor you in the future.

Interesting video, thanks

Yes, I love all my Klein meters!

There should be just one round capacitor on the outside compressor? Correct?

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Sticker on capacitor also gives the plus/minus range, which on this one appears to be 5%. So the range is 52.5 to 57.5

Very true however, if your capacitor is reading below the rated mfd but within the tolerance of 10%, I would replace it. If the meter reading is 2 or 3 mfd below, I'd keep it but any more than that simply suggests it is on its way out and since they are not all that expensive to replace, its much better on the electric motors and compressors to run caps that are fresh. The worst idea in replacing capacitors is to source less expensive brands in the $15 or less category for a dual run type because they are likely China products that many folks in the industry call Chinesium. They will not last long, maybe 2 years or so. Buy the good brand that are made in the USA such as AMRAD, MARS etc. since you are doing the same amount of work and most of us would rather not do it over in just 2 years or so due to a cheap cap from Red China.

Great video man thanks a lot!

I have the 600. I love it. It blows my mind how many people have no interest in this. I went all in 8 years ago and I do quite well. I encourage anyone who is watching this to learn as much as you can. Ditch your $18 an hour job, go make $500 a day.

This should be taught in High School to everyone!

I have the same m the 700 is a deal,,👍