Service & TroubleshootingQuestion 76 of 110
A start capacitor differs from a run capacitor in that it is designed to do what?
a.Stay energized continuously
b.Regulate refrigerant flow
c.Provide a high momentary boost of starting torque, then drop out of the circuit
d.Filter the supply air
Explanation
A start capacitor provides a large capacitance boost to start a motor under load and is switched out by a relay once the motor is up to speed. It is not rated for continuous duty. It is used with hard-start kits and certain compressor and motor designs.
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