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[Solved] How to Test Furnace Blower Capacitor Using a Multimeter - Brands, Models, Parameters

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  • #1 16529148
    mitlex
    Level 7  
    Hello, I have a problem and it is rape! I need your help.
    The problem concerns the furnace blower, there is a capacitor in it, and I suspect it is broken, because the engine can not start, but when it does, it turns on. I am sending photos of the capacitor, tell me how should I check if it is working? maybe the problem is in the controller, but at the beginning I want to make sure checking the capacitor, I have a universal meter available. Thank you for all the help.
    How to Test Furnace Blower Capacitor Using a Multimeter - Brands, Models, Parameters How to Test Furnace Blower Capacitor Using a Multimeter - Brands, Models, Parameters
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  • #2 16529211
    kortyleski
    Level 43  
    Connect it in series with a 230V 15W bulb and an ammeter. Connect the whole to the network and measure the current and voltage. Calculate the capacity and compare with what on the housing. Possibly buy the same for a few zlotys and swap.
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  • #3 16529230
    mariuszp19
    Level 35  
    The fastest and safest way will be to buy a new one and replace it. The cost is small.
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  • #4 16531546
    Marian B
    Level 38  
    A capacitor with a capacity of 2?F can already be checked with a simple ohmmeter, preferably one with a hint. Connecting an efficient (discharged) capacitor should cause the pointer to pivot about 2 ÷ 3 mm and return to zero. The measurement can be repeated several times always remembering about discharging the condenser before it by closing the terminals.

    You can do this measurement and using a "digital" ohmmeter, but such a device must have a memory of the maximum value. There is no noticeable change in the "numbers" flashing when the capacitor is being charged.

    Check the capacitor with this capacity can also be using the LED and 4.5V battery. Connecting a capacitor to the battery in a row with a diode will cause it to flash briefly when in good working order. Remember the right direction of connecting the diode.
    You should also remember to discharge the capacitor by shorting the terminals before each "measurement", because checking the charged will not give any results.
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  • #5 16531565
    niewolno2
    Level 40  
    If the meter has a capacity measurement, what's your problem?
  • #6 17107540
    mitlex
    Level 7  
    I replaced the capacitor. Burnt
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