Pool Pump Capacitor?

[kevreh]

Chris;

Couple questions.... how do you know what the correct voltage should be off the capacitor? And whats the proper (or good enough) way to discharge the capacitor. I heard short it with a screwdriver (!) or use a voltmeter. I assume I would set the voltmeter to read AC?

TIA
Kevin

[mas985]

I would not test the capacitor on a live circuit. Here is a much safer way to test a motor capacitor:

http://www.ehow.com/how_6185394_test...ultimeter.html

[kevreh]

Good link, thanks.