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Dessalator Duo 160 - AC Motor for High Pressure Pump
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pstas2003 <no_reply@...>
Good day to all,
We are having some problems with our watermaker. At times, the high pressure pump will not start when power is applied to the AC motor. I have had success by manually spinning the pump first and then it has worked or by running it shortly after shutting down the system. I was thinking that it could be the capacitors or even brushes (no sure if this is a brushless motor or not). As far as the capacitors are concerned, I am not sure what the specs are as mine have been painted over. I read on the forum that both are 30 micro farads (I forget the voltage), but have been told by a shop in Martinique that the running capacitor was 45 micro farads. I don’t recall what they said for the starting capacitor but they did say they were different. As always, any and all assistance is greatly appreciated. All the best, Paul Stascavage SM #466 - s/v Rita Kathryn Fort Louis Marina - Saint Martin www.RitaKathryn.com
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greatketch@...
Paul,
If the motor runs at speed after hand starting, you can bet the start capacitor is the most likely cause. Unfortunately, I can't help you with the specifications for those, I have the DC only version of the watermaker. Bill Kinney SM160, Harmonie Annapolis, MD, USA
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pstas2003 <no_reply@...>
Bill,
Thank you. That is what I figured, but it is always nice to have confirmation from those in the know. All the best, Paul Stascavage SM #466 - s/v Rita Kathryn Fort Louis Marina - Saint Martin
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