Tim Babcock Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 Capacitor for 16 inch Westinghouse power air. I have one of the tuna can caps under the base. Its marked 3MDF 220V. Do I just match this when looking for a replacement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Block Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 I usually use 2.8 or 2.5mfd in those, 330v or higher. A lower cap will give you more speed variation, but sometimes they want 3uf right on the money. The voltage rating is the max amount, so higher is better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Babcock Posted October 13, 2023 Author Share Posted October 13, 2023 Thanks. I will order one. Appreciate the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Babcock Posted October 13, 2023 Author Share Posted October 13, 2023 If I remember correctly these are not pole specific. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Babcock Posted October 16, 2023 Author Share Posted October 16, 2023 one of the wires came off when I was taking the switch out. Not sure where it goes. Anyone have a wiring diagram for this model fan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi Mevis Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 It depends on if its a "Darth Vader" PowerAire (1933-1946 itteration) or if its the more modern (1947-1966 itteration) of the PowerAire because they were wired up differently because of a different switch/capacitor/headwire arrangement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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