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Portotecnica Power washer

  • 25-07-2010 8:00pm
    #1
    wclarke20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 204 ✭✭


    Would anybody know what the white tubes are in the picture attached?
    (Its a Portotecnica power washer.)

    They're electrical but i dont know what they are for. They look a bit dodgy and id like to know what to ask for if i need a replacement!

    Thanks y'all


Comments

  • #2
    pajero12
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    They're capacitors...Don't ask me what they're for though:o


  • #3
    kfk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 546 ✭✭✭kfk


    Not sure but I think the capacitors hold power and release it to help the motor start.


  • #4
    bbam
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,410 ✭✭✭bbam


    kfk wrote: »
    Not sure but I think the capacitors hold power and release it to help the motor start.

    Indeed, they can also hold a large charge and give you a nasty shock if you're not careful... I'd always isolate the power and cross over the terminals of the capicator before removing.. Found this out the hard way :rolleyes:


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