What capacitor do I need for a Sweetwater AQ101?

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What capacitor do I need for a Sweetwater AQ101? #568069 06/21/24 01:32 PM
Joined: May 2020 Posts: 7 Galena, Ohio S Snacko OP
OP Snacko S Joined: May 2020 Posts: 7 Galena, Ohio	I have a sweetwater AQ101 aerator pump in a box on a post in the shade for my pond, and the capacitors keep failing.. I don't have the original one. But over the years I have bought some with same specs. But this year all I could find where ones that have a range, and it failed after a week. I bought 3 and I'm on the second one now... 1 - Does anyone know the exact capacitor that I need for this pump?? 2 - Also, Should I just shut it off when it's this hot? It's been a bit humid and in the 90s for a week here in Ohio.. Thanks!

Re: What capacitor do I need for a Sweetwater AQ101? Snacko #568071 06/21/24 02:33 PM
Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 2,225 Likes: 44 East Bloomfield, NY USA L liquidsquid
liquidsquid L Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 2,225 Likes: 44 East Bloomfield, NY USA	If you are able to read what the existing part values are, I can recommend an equivalent or better for you. Often the polymer caps don’t like to run hot for long.

Re: What capacitor do I need for a Sweetwater AQ101? liquidsquid #568083 06/22/24 07:08 AM
Joined: May 2020 Posts: 7 Galena, Ohio S Snacko OP
OP Snacko S Joined: May 2020 Posts: 7 Galena, Ohio	Thanks, but I don't have the original one. It's long gone.. They have the part that I can order for the capacitor. (Last in the list, mines not the c model) It's like $37..($50 with shipping!) I may have to just order it to see what the specs are, because they don't have a pic, or specs... I guess they just want their $37. Last edited by Snacko; 06/22/24 07:36 AM.