Testing Echlin FA49 condenser with capacitor tester

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Originally Posted by marko39

after reading these posts i did some testing with my Sun Master Motor Tester on several nors. condensers and a new FA49. tests are for resistance,capacity and leakage. all the nors. ones showed low capacity,less than .30 and most showed leakage. i thought the tester was not correct until i tested the FA49 which showed no leakage and .35 mfd. so, dont buy any old stock condensers as your chances of getting a good one are slim.

Yep i bought a large box of helmet condensors at a auction once, 95% wouldnt pass the condensor leakage testing . Although these were new in the box i think they either dry out or attract moisture but very seldom check a nos unit that it will pass testing....