My yard machine electric log spliter blew the capacitor. I tried to replace it but same thing happened. I have tried to test the capacitors but I'm not to good with electric stuff. What should I look in to first
Electric log splitter help
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Why not give your local electric motor shop a try. There is always a reason for failure . It just might be money well spent if you need wood and have a nice pile of it staring back at you.
I don't know what to suggest but I had a similar issue and perhaps some of the suggestions in my old thread can help: https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/my-ryobi-electric-splitter-has-locked-up.124353/
In my case the new capacitor fixed it. Maybe you have a bad motor.
In my case the new capacitor fixed it. Maybe you have a bad motor.
I replaced the capacitor and it worked for a minute or so the it went bad again. How can I check the start windings
Rob711
Feeling the Heat
Nope no cords just the factory cord into the outlet. I almost think on had the wrong capacitor. Because it worked for a little but then it stopped.
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Capacitors are finicky and should be replaced with like capacitors. Just matching physical size won’t do it. It must have the same capacitance and voltage rating of the original.
