Air Compressor won't start or turn

A quick review of the electrical and mechanical components of an air compressor starter circuit. How to check a starter capacitor using a multi-meter.

[@richardcox7330]

Very good teacher clear and precise, well done ,,sir

[@avispex]

Thank you for the video. It did a great job teaching me how to use a good meter to check for various problems. One minor point. At about the 5:40 mark you said "there is a "u" there." That is a lowercase greek letter mu, used for micro.

[@PanamaSticks]

The start capacitor doesn't "charge up" to give the motor an "extra jolt". It changes the phase of the current flowing to the armature winding, which gives a push to the armature, to start it moving. Once the motor is up to speed, a centrifugal switch takes the start capacitor out of the circuit.

[@richardcox7330]

I was told that they store voltage

[@jeromedeangovender217]

Saved me alot of money thanks

[@4556renard]

Thank you Mr !

[@starckmad1779]

Thanks! Gives me a few more things to check besides brushes.

[@anonimoporsiempre6033]

Does this type a motor has a brushes ?🤔

[@user-xv7eb5ct9f]

I have a Black Max air compressor (B165B500-25) it was working fine but now it wont start. It is getting power but wont start. What could the problem be ?

[@rayunseitig6367]

great thanks.

[@836dmar]

The points in the switch have been an issue for me as well.

[@rensnierden]

On wich stand u need to put the meter to test the capacitor???

[@mikelambert236]

Mine worked 2x and quit no humm nothing ..no reset switch that I can find

[@fluffymittens24]

Kind of hard to hear you. Voice to back ground noise about equal. Voice or mic needs to be turned up

[@Xxx24kcirtap]

Omg get to the point already!