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Running Capacitor µF Check

Estimate capacitance while the motor is running — clamp amps on the cap lead, volts across the can.

Clamp on the wire in series with the capacitor (cap lead).

Meter on the two capacitor terminals.

Shows % vs can rating; ±6% is a common service band.

Capacitance
µF
vs nameplate
enter rated µF

Live circuit — measure carefully