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Reducing fridge motor start current | 24 comments (24 topical, editorial)

Re: Reducing fridge motor start current (3.00 / 0) (#20)
by vtpeaknik on Wed May 28th, 2008 at 06:56:44 PM MST
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So what are these "hard start kits"?
http://www.azpartsmaster.com/Products/Compressor-Hard-Start-Kit---HS5_SPP5.aspx
Can't tell if it's a capacitor or what? What's the "solid state" part? Says there:

"Increases compressor starting torque for faster recycling. For all Permanent Split Capacitor, Single phase air conditioning and heat pump systems. Total solid state design for maximum reliability. Wired with "Piggy-back terminals for easy installation on run capacitors. Designed for 115 Volt thru 277 Volt systems. Mounts easily with either screw or clip.

Compressor Rating:
BTU: 4,000 thru 60,000
Horse Power: 1/2 thru 5
Replaces:
MARS: 32701
Robertshaw: 600-057
SUPCO: SPP5"

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Reducing fridge motor start current | 24 comments (24 topical, 0 editorial)

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