IOW Can the cap be left there permanently to allow a FM intercom to communicate across the panel?
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15 years ago
What would happen if a run start capacitor is installed across the 220 VAC?
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15 years ago
noone has said this is a good idea.
run/start capacitors typically have motor windings connected in series with them which limit the damage if the capacitor shorts out.
For connection across the power lines a "class X2" capacitor is indicated.
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Also filter X capacitors are designed to pass radio frequency, run (or start) capacitors may not be. thus you may see adequate performance with a much smaller capacitor that the motor caps.
larger X2 caps can be had in the form of PFC capacitors.