Ceiling Fan( Cap 3wire) / Can I use on a two wire configuration

When you say "This particular replacement cap is the same capacity and voltage" do you mean that the replacement cap with the white and blue wires at one end has the same value as the original cap in the pedestal fan?

It is highly likely that the replacement cap has 2 separate capacitors in the same can with a common terminal. The text/identification on the case should indicate whether this is the case. If at least one of the capacitors in the can is the same value as the original in the pedestal fan then you can use either the white or blue wire which connects to the appropriate capacitor. You don't need to cut off the other wire at all but you should simply cut the tip of the unused wire off flush (so there are no exposed strands) and place a short length of heatshrink tubing over the end leaving about 1/4" overlapping the end. Then while the heatshrink is soft just squish the overlapping end flat with a pair of bull-nose pliers (or other suitable tool) to seal off the end.

Hi Mike; It sounds like you have the ceiling fan cap I need. Where did you get it?

Thanks

Al