Help Finding A Replacement Capacitor For Bench Grinder

[BigPapiSan]

Greetings all,

New member, seemed like alot of knowledgeable members here. I tried searching google and this site. More overwhelmed with info then when I started.

I have:

Craftsman 8" Bench Grinder
1/4 HP Continuous Duty
8 AMP
3450 RPM (No Load)

Model: 152.241180
Serial: 0330-W

Capacitor markings:
E193081
CBB60 SH
12uF +/-5%
50/60Hz
250VAC
-25/85 Celsius
NINGBO HAILIDA

Sears Part No: OR90311


Bought it at a yard sale for $10, tag said it just needed new brushes...lol. Guess they got me there.

When I plugged it in and turned it on, it just hums. Opened the bottom, and the cap was blown.

The pics don't show the hole in the end, just the markings. Sears site says a replacement cap is no longer available, and doesn't suggest an alternative.

Anyone know where I can buy a replacement? Or an alternative?

I dont know if going up/down uF is good or voltage etc.

 

[Aura]

Look Here:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...13.TR0.TRC0.H0.TRS0&_nkw=12uF+250VAC&_sacat=0
Try Grainger or if there are some electric motor repair shops around I would take the cap around to a few of them, you never know just what they may have in the scrap pile.

 

[KANSASBOY]

Just find a hav/ele supply house here I use http://www.wsconet.com/ their be able to fix you up with the right part

 

[pattenp]

Just search for a CBB60 12uf capacitor. As long as the voltage is 250V or greater is ok. You can use one that is rated at 450V. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...gclid=CP2n2anj-s0CFVJahgodabQJWA&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Bigbandguy]

PattnP is correct.... similar uF (slightly higher is ok) and higher voltage is OK. The similar uF is much more important than the higher voltage.. You do NOT want lower working voltage or lower uF.

 

[BillK]

Have you checked the obvious .... Sears parts ????

Oops, just reread your post Mc Master Carr or Mouser would probably have them

 

[Dragfluid]

Welcome.
Lots of good info here to find just about anything.
If all that fails, check out the "I think I was ripped off on AC repair " thread in Heating and A/C.

Lots of capacitor expuuuurts there!