How to check a capacitor 

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.

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.

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

Very detailed instruction. Thanks.

Thanks for explantions. Very clear and too the point. New subscriber!

Great video man thanks a lot!

Thank you Sir, Precise explanation . Salute

Great video, thank you for sharing👍

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

Best explained Thank you sir

Interesting video, thanks

Yes, I love all my Klein meters!

This should be taught in High School to everyone!

Good job man

Excellent knowledgeable video 👍 I subscribed your channel. Thank you Sir

Thank you!

THANK you

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

How do you identified the common prongs

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.

You assume the labels are still on the CAP, I have a rusted CAP with no label, the wiring digram does not have the uf for CAP. The system is a Concept 1000 scu10e30a-4 s/n 1603b22199 it is still filled with R22 oil. when I measured the old CAP I got 5.4uf on the fan side and 10.3uf on the compressure side, which seem low. any advise?????

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.

That capacitor barely squeaks by on the compressor side. I would replace it.

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

Where do you recommend I buy this klein tools meter?

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

Why does the clamp meter read (.04) before you take any reading? Shouldn't it read (.00)?

i could be wrong. I learned "Herm" was short for hermetically (as is in sealed). Not sure, but that's what I learned.

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

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

The capacitor standard is plus or minus 5 percent not ten. Still fundamental testing process is good

I guess if you want to mark up the finish on your screwdriver, do it his way.

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.

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HE WAS CORRECT SHOWING YOU HOW TO CHECK TO SEE IF IT GOOD OR BAD ( “”” BUT”””) HE DIDN’T INFORM YOU THAT ITS A DAMN GOOD IDEA TO SHORT THE TERMINALS ON THE CAPACITOR W/ A SCREWDRIVER SO YOU DON’T SHOCK THE SHIT OUT OF ( YO) SELF, CAPACITORS TIN TO HOLD A ELECTRICAL CHARGE. ⚡️⚡️💥☄️zoom