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08-17-2010, 10:37 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
1977 23' Safari
Commerce
, Texas
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Armstrong run capacitor
How do I locate the run capacitor in my Armstrong air conditioner?
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08-17-2010, 10:56 AM
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Rivet Master  Airstream Dealer
Corona
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jal4509
How do I locate the run capacitor in my Armstrong air conditioner?
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Perhaps the attached schematic will help you.
Andy
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08-17-2010, 10:56 AM
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Rivet Master
2008 27' Classic FB
1959 22' Flying Cloud
fairview
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I found mine in a little box in the front of the AC on the upper part. there was a start and a run capaciter and a relay. I replaced all three. AC runs great.
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08-17-2010, 12:31 PM
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Rivet Master
1968 24' Tradewind
Oxford,
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There are about a dozen screws that hold the cover on the box containing the capacitors and relay , right on the front of the unit. Of course you must remove the shroud.
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08-17-2010, 12:36 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1977 23' Safari
Commerce
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Join Date: Jul 2010
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Thanks to all! Am going out to look again.
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08-19-2010, 12:35 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1977 23' Safari
Commerce
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We found the capacitor and have decided to replace it, the start, and relay. Hope it works! Appreciate the help!
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08-19-2010, 03:57 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1978 28' Ambassador
Kenton
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Where does one get parts for Armstrong's?
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08-19-2010, 04:05 PM
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Rivet Master
1968 24' Tradewind
Oxford,
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Any place that sells parts for the HVAC business should have or can get the parts. Ask your local HVAC guy where he gets his stuff.
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08-19-2010, 06:23 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1978 28' Ambassador
Kenton
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Great, thanks.
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08-20-2010, 05:32 AM
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Rivet Master Airstream Dealer
Corona
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tlavergne
Where does one get parts for Armstrong's?
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W. W. Grainger warehouses is a good place to purchase Armstrong AC parts.
Andy
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08-20-2010, 05:45 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1978 28' Ambassador
Kenton
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Thanks Andy.
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10-14-2010, 04:22 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1965 22' Safari
Shelter Island
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How difficult was replacing the three capacitors? Are they "plug and play" or is there soldering involved?
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10-14-2010, 04:47 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2000 23' Safari
Vero Beach
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Usually they have 1/4" spade connectors that slide off and on, sometimes with a little difficulty... Soldering is really quite easy if you have somebody tell you how the first time - and you don't need much for equipment. Please don't let the fact that something is soldered scare you away!
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10-14-2010, 05:38 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1965 22' Safari
Shelter Island
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Thanks! I'm not scared of soldering, but I"ll be quicker to undertake this job if I don't have to sit on the roof to solder.
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