Fan capacitor replacement question

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I have a pedestal fan, and the capacitor needs to be replaced. Unfortunately, I cannot find a replacement online.

Here are the specs:

  1. 2-wire
  2. 5.5 uf +- 10/5 %
  3. 250 VAC 50/60Hz
  4. MAX TEMP 70 C
  5. E166700 G

I found a close one on Amazon, and am wondering if I can substitute.

The specs are exactly the same as above, except instead of 5.5 uf, it is listed as 4.5 uf and the +- is 5%
E163532

If this cannot be used, can someone help with an appropriate replacement? Thanks!

Best Answer

As long as the cap UF rating or micro farids are within 10% and the voltage is the same or higher it will usually work fine. This is a bit smaller but it will probably work.

Mcm 2 wire ceiling fan 5,5uf 450 vac Ccb61. would be a better match $8.50 on amazon square case 2 wire . Free shipping

You can go higher on the voltage but not lower than the peak to peak voltage 120v x 1.41 =170 as an absolute minimum higher is better and will last longer.

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