Motor controller fix- parts id

[ykeinan]

Meat grinder stopped working. Disassembled it and found this blown capacitor and probably blown fuse. Any assistance with the specs of the capacitor will be appreciated

 

[duke37]

Oops
155 = 1500000 pF = 1.5μF.
Replace with a non polarised 400V capacitor or better 1000V.

 

[ykeinan]

Went to an electronic store to get a replacement for tje defective capacitor. Didn't have the exact one. Offered instead the one in tje picture. Would that be a good replacement - after all it has the same specs (non polarized 1.5 uf 400 v)?

 

[duke37]

Looks to be worth a try. Are the legs the correct distance apart? You may have to reform them, if so, do not bend near the capacitor.

 

[ykeinan]

Thanks. Assume I will have to find a way to attach it next to the board due to the fact that its much bigger than the original one

 

[shrtrnd]

What's that round blob next to the blown capacitor in your second picture? (looks corroded on top, from heat?)
Is that the top of a transistor that might have shorted, CAUSING your cap to explode?
I'd look around your board a little more in the probability that something else on it failed, causing your cap to blow.
Just a suggestion.

 

[duke37]

Looks as if the black blob could be ooze from the capacitor.
If the capacitor is across the mains, then it will be responsible for its own demise and the grinder should work without it.

 

[ykeinan]

Thanks to all of you guys. Replaced the capacitor and it works like a charm.

 

[davenn]

What's that round blob next to the blown capacitor in your second picture?

as duke said ..... just capacitor guts that has oozed out with heat during the failure

 

[shrtrnd]

Good identification from the picture duke37.
And doubly good that ykeinan effected a successful repair.

 

[duke37]

Very gratifying that we have been able to help. It is nice to know when we have succeded, that is what we are here for.