DAB Aquajet 102M Capacitor

This listing is a 16 µF (16 uF / 16 MFD), 450 VAC CBB60 motor-run capacitor with core leads, to suit the DAB Aquajet 102M single-phase jet pressure pump (0.75 kW motor). The DAB Jet 102M and Jetinox 110M use the same 16 µF rating. Read the µF printed on your old capacitor first, and order the value that matches it.

Choosing the right capacitor for the DAB Aquajet 102M

The number that matters is capacitance, shown on the old capacitor as µF, uF or MFD. A replacement should match it within about 5%, and its voltage rating should be the same as or higher than the old one. This capacitor is 16 µF at 450 VAC, which is ample for a pump on a normal 230 V supply.

Aquajet 102 and Aquajet Inox 102 are listed as other names for this pump, but don’t assume every version takes 16 µF, because motors can differ between production runs. If your old capacitor says anything other than 16 µF, use the DAB Aquajet 102M capacitor guide or contact us with a photo of its label.

How a failing run capacitor shows up

On a single-phase motor like this one the run capacitor stays in circuit the whole time the pump is running, giving the second winding the phase shift it needs. As it loses capacitance the motor gets weaker and hotter.

• A hum from the motor with no start, or a start only after the shaft is flicked over by hand.
• The overload or breaker tripping soon after the pump kicks in.
• Low pressure and a motor running noticeably hotter than it used to.
• A swollen, cracked or oily capacitor case.

Fitting it, and pumps with the same 16 µF rating

Isolate the pump at the switchboard and treat the old capacitor as charged until it has been safely discharged; a run capacitor can hold a charge after the power is off. Photograph the old connections first, then connect the core leads in the pump’s terminal box to the same points the old capacitor used. The same 16 µF rating is used on the DAB Jet 102M and DAB Jetinox 110M, and it is sold as a plain 16 µF 450 V CBB60 capacitor too.

If the shaft seal is weeping as well, the DAB Aquajet 102M service kit includes this capacitor with the seal.

Before you order

Check the old part before fitting: match the µF printed on your old capacitor.

What size capacitor does a DAB Aquajet 102M take?

This listing is 16 µF 450 VAC with flying leads for the DAB Aquajet 102M. Match the µF printed on your old capacitor; if it shows a different value, order that value instead.

Can I use a higher voltage capacitor on my Aquajet 102M?

Yes, a higher voltage rating is fine as long as the µF matches. Never fit one with a lower voltage rating than the original on a DAB Aquajet 102M.

Is the Aquajet 102M capacitor the same as the Jet 102M?

The DAB Jet 102M and Jetinox 110M use the same 16 µF 450 VAC rating as the Aquajet 102M listing. Always confirm against the value on your own old capacitor.

How do I know if my Aquajet 102M capacitor is faulty?

If the DAB Aquajet 102M motor hums without starting, trips the overload, or the capacitor case is bulging, the capacitor is the first thing to check. A meter with a capacitance setting will confirm whether it still reads close to its printed µF.

What does flying leads mean on this capacitor?

The wires come straight out of the capacitor body rather than the body having spade terminals. This DAB Aquajet 102M listing has flying leads; check how your old capacitor connects before ordering.

What if it doesn't fit?

If you're unsure, send us a photo of your old part and the pump's label before ordering.