Karcher pressure washer

fragrant_fred · 05-02-2010, 10:00 AM

I have a Karcher pressure washer that has stopped working probably due to problem with the Inco Sintex 45S C3D capacitor. The case is plastic and considerably swollen. 16uF, AC425V B 25/85/21 AC450V 25/85/21 and AC 500V D 25/85/21. 50/60 Hz It is 70mm by 35mm in size with two 6.3mm terminal at the top, made in Italy. Has anyone ideas where I can purchase another. As in a previous query the motor tries to start but only moves a little, yet it spins quite freely when turned by hand. The body of this capacitor is obviouly swollen through heat.

huck · 05-02-2010, 10:30 AM

Graingers probably will have the right one,or at least a comparible replacement

Huck

kennzz05 · 05-02-2010, 11:09 AM

all you need to ask for when getting a replacement is 16 microferad 470 volt run cap. your probably going to have to use a 15 though as 16 is a weird size

mpoulton · 05-03-2010, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by kennzz05

all you need to ask for when getting a replacement is 16 microferad 470 volt run cap. your probably going to have to use a 15 though as 16 is a weird size

Most likely any voltage rating 300V or higher will work fine, and capacitance +/- a few uF or so should be fine too. You will not find an exact replacement.

ric717 · 05-19-2010, 08:53 PM

Hi i got the same machine with the same problem.I rang Karcher and you can buy a new capacitor for around $45 , now to buy a new machine,Super cheap spares have one similar for $89 not worth it spending that much on a capacitor and perhaps it wont work..

Quote:

Originally Posted by fragrant_fred

I have a Karcher pressure washer that has stopped working probably due to problem with the Inco Sintex 45S C3D capacitor. The case is plastic and considerably swollen. 16uF, AC425V B 25/85/21 AC450V 25/85/21 and AC 500V D 25/85/21. 50/60 Hz It is 70mm by 35mm in size with two 6.3mm terminal at the top, made in Italy. Has anyone ideas where I can purchase another. As in a previous query the motor tries to start but only moves a little, yet it spins quite freely when turned by hand. The body of this capacitor is obviouly swollen through heat.

kerry42 · 05-20-2010, 05:54 AM

You can try ( PressureParts.com ) they may have what you are looking for . Kerry

sparks1up · 05-20-2010, 10:03 AM

I googled 16uf motor capacitor and got lots of listings! Here is just one link!

http://www.google.com/products?clien...ed=0CDgQrQQwAg

joed · 05-20-2010, 10:37 AM

That a pretty good profit. $45 for $5 part.

rburke65 · 05-20-2010, 03:36 PM

I don't think that it should cost anywhere near $45!