Motor Run, Motor Start & Lighting Capacitors

Trade-only capacitor ranges including 440V motor run capacitors, 275V motor start capacitors and 250V lighting power factor correction capacitors for pool and borehole pumps, fans, compressors, HVAC and industrial lighting. Stock held in Spartan, Kempton Park, Johannesburg for fast delivery to electrical wholesalers, OEMs and repairers across South Africa.

2–60µF motor run capacitors • 63–300µF motor start capacitors • Lighting PFC capacitors for 220–240V installations • Batch-traceable ranges for the South African trade

Capacitor Ranges

Three focused ranges covering motor run, motor start and lighting power factor correction.

Lighting PFC Capacitors 250V

Lighting power factor correction capacitors (250V AC rated) for HID and discharge lighting, helping improve system power factor and reduce utility penalties on 220–240V installations.

HID lighting PFC 250V AC rated
Afcap lighting power factor correction capacitor

Motor Run Capacitors – Spec Overview

440V AC polypropylene motor run capacitors for continuous duty on single-phase motors. Typical applications include pool and borehole pumps, fans, blowers and compressors.

µF range Voltage Typical application Notes
2–8µF 440V AC Fans, small pumps Compact can sizes for tight spaces
10–25µF 440V AC Pool & circulation pumps Common domestic and light commercial sizes
30–45µF 440V AC Borehole & larger pumps Suited to higher torque single-phase motors
50–60µF 440V AC Heavy-duty, special applications Check motor nameplate for exact µF required

Motor Start Capacitors – Spec Overview

Electrolytic motor start capacitors to provide high starting torque for compressors, pumps and heavier single-phase motors. Start duty only – must not be left permanently in circuit.

µF range Voltage Typical application Notes
63–108µF 275V AC Small compressors, pumps Short duty surge start
120–189µF 275V AC Larger domestic & light commercial motors Used with centrifugal or potential relay
200–300µF 275V AC Heavy single-phase loads Confirm motor manufacturer recommendations

Lighting PFC Capacitors – Spec Overview

Power factor correction capacitors (250V AC rated) for HID and discharge lighting, typically wired across the lamp circuit to improve power factor and reduce wasted reactive power on 220–240V installations.

Application Voltage Notes
HID floodlighting 250V AC Used with magnetic ballasts to improve system power factor. Check lamp & ballast datasheets.
Industrial & warehouse lighting 250V AC Helps reduce current draw on long runs and panels.
High mast lighting 250V AC Selected to match ballast and lamp combination.

Capacitor listings & cross reference

For a full list of part numbers and cross-references to common international brands, please contact us for the latest PDF capacitor listing or speak directly to our sales team.

Tel: 011 975 0082  |  Email: sales@afcap.co.za

Need help sizing or cross-referencing a motor run, motor start or lighting PFC capacitor? Call us on 011 975 0082 or email sales@afcap.co.za with your motor or lamp details.