Today the capacitor connected to the motor of my 1970's EIKI SL2 16mm film projector broke down. While running a film the projector suddenly slowed down and came to a halt very slowly. At the same time I heard a hissing sound from within. When I opened the back of the projector I noticed a yellowish wax-like substance was pouring from the top of the very hot "sh condenser", which I believe is also called a capacitor, connected to the motor. Don't know what caused it, but the projector had been out of service for a while before I ran it today. It may well be coincidence, a normal end of life.
Needless to say I'd like to get it fixed again. The capacitor seems like something replaceable, but the broken original being a 1960's version I am not sure how to identify the correct modern replacement.
The original was made by Nidec and reads "SH CONDENSER 2.3uF 500 WV AC Nidec". It connects to a 220-240V 0.7A Nidec AC induction type electro motor with a 144-168W power consumption.
I had a look around on internet to find a suitable replacement, but had no luck finding one with the exact same specs. I don't know how much, of if at all, I can deviate from 2.3uF 500 WV. So my question is what could be a good replacement capacitor spec. Maybe you guys can help get me in the right direction.
Needless to say I'd like to get it fixed again. The capacitor seems like something replaceable, but the broken original being a 1960's version I am not sure how to identify the correct modern replacement.
The original was made by Nidec and reads "SH CONDENSER 2.3uF 500 WV AC Nidec". It connects to a 220-240V 0.7A Nidec AC induction type electro motor with a 144-168W power consumption.
I had a look around on internet to find a suitable replacement, but had no luck finding one with the exact same specs. I don't know how much, of if at all, I can deviate from 2.3uF 500 WV. So my question is what could be a good replacement capacitor spec. Maybe you guys can help get me in the right direction.
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