Davey Power Chief Capacitor
The Davey Power Chief is a single-phase pressure pump commonly found in well & domestic pumps setups. Its motor runs on a 8µF 450V motor-run capacitor in a CBB60-style can: here's the exact replacement and how to confirm it.
- Pump type
- pressure pump
- Motor
- single-phase
- Run capacitor
- 8µF · 450V · CBB60
- Tolerance
- ±5%
- Application
- Well & domestic pumps
- Also sold as
- Power Chief 85, PC85, PC 85, Power Chief PC85, PowerChief PC85, 71451
- Fitment source
- Manufacturer-documented
The Davey Power Chief pressure pump uses a 8µF 450V motor-run capacitor (CBB60-style): it's the part that helps the single-phase motor start and keep running smoothly. We source this value from manufacturer / supplier documentation. Match the replacement to 8µF (about 7.2-8.8µF) at 450V or higher; the checklist below covers how to confirm it against your own capacitor.
How to be sure you get the right one
- µF must match: the Power Chief needs 8µF (about 7.2-8.8µF), within ±5% of the label. Too low and the motor won't start; too high and it runs hot.
- Voltage can go up, never down: a 450V (or higher) cap is correct here; a 450V part safely replaces a 370V or 440V one. Don't fit below 450V.
- Check the terminal + size: make sure the new cap physically fits the housing and the connections match (or use a spade adapter).
- When in doubt, read your old cap: the printed µF and voltage on the part you're replacing is the final word.
Common questions - Davey Power Chief capacitor
What capacitor does the Davey Power Chief use?
An 8µF 450V motor-run capacitor (CBB60-style). Always confirm against the rating printed on your existing capacitor before ordering.
Can I fit a higher-voltage capacitor in the Davey Power Chief?
Yes, voltage can be equal or higher, never lower. A capacitor rated 450V or above is fine (450V is the usual choice), as long as the µF still matches (8µF).
Other Davey pump capacitors
Replacing the capacitor on a different Davey? These models have a confirmed or documented fitment too:
- Davey Aqua-mate: 12µF
- Davey 125S/D & 165S/D: 30µF
- Davey 25301 (Mukmova): 40µF
- Davey 71101 / 71201 Transfer: 12µF
- Davey 95S / 95D: 20µF
- Davey Celsior C200: 8µF
- Davey Celsior C270: 12µF
- Davey Celsior C400: 25µF
- Davey CY70-110: 30µF
- Davey CY70-75 / CY70-90: 20µF
- Davey Dynaflo 62101 / 60061R: 30µF
- Davey Dynaflo 62201: 40µF
- Davey Dynajet 90: 20µF
- Davey HM270-25: 40µF
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