Davey HS60 Capacitor

The Davey HS60 pressure pump is listed with a 12 µF (12 uF / 12 MFD), 450 VAC CBB60 motor-run capacitor with lug (spade) terminals, and this CapacitorsNZ aftermarket capacitor is made to suit it. The HS60’s 0.95 kW single-phase motor relies on it to start and run properly. Before ordering, read the µF printed on your old capacitor: if it shows a value other than 12 µF, order that value instead.

Choosing the right capacitor for the Davey HS60

Three things need to line up: capacitance, voltage and connections. The capacitance should match the µF printed on your old capacitor (it may say µF, uF or MFD), and this HS60 listing is 12 µF. The voltage should be the same as the old one or higher; this capacitor is 450 VAC, a common choice for 230 V single-phase pump motors. It has lug (spade) terminals, so check your old one has push-on spade connections rather than fixed wire leads.

The wrong µF can leave the motor running hot or refusing to start. More detail is in the Davey HS60 capacitor guide, and the same 12 µF 450 VAC rating is also sold without a model name as our 12 µF 450 V CBB60 capacitor. If the HS60 is also weeping water, the Davey HS60 service kit pairs this capacitor with the 5/8″ shaft seal.

Signs the Davey HS60 capacitor is failing

Run capacitors lose capacitance as they age, often with no visible damage, so one that looks fine can still be the fault. A multimeter with a capacitance setting will confirm it once the capacitor is disconnected and safely discharged. Capacitors can hold a charge after the power is off, so isolate the pump first, and if you’re not confident with mains wiring, have an electrician fit it.

• The motor hums when the pressure switch calls for water, but the shaft doesn’t turn.
• The pump only starts after a nudge, or starts slowly and sounds laboured.
• The overload or the breaker trips soon after start-up.
• The capacitor case is swollen, cracked or leaking.

Other Davey pumps listed with a 12 µF capacitor

The same 12 µF 450 VAC rating is listed for the Davey HS50, Davey Dynaprime, Davey PACR100, Davey PCCR100, Davey PCCR150, Davey Silensor SLS75, Davey Silensor SLS100, Davey Silensor SLS150, Davey Silensor SLS200 and Davey XP Series. Individual pumps can still differ, so go by the µF printed on the capacitor you are replacing, not the model list. Capacitors for other models are also listed under Davey service kits.

Before you order

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

What size capacitor does a Davey HS60 take?

This Davey HS60 listing is a 12 µF 450 VAC run capacitor. Match the µF printed on your old capacitor, and if it shows a different value, order that value instead.

Can I use a higher voltage capacitor on my Davey HS60?

Yes, a higher voltage is fine as long as the µF matches. Never fit a lower voltage than the old capacitor in your Davey HS60.

Does the Davey HS50 take the same capacitor as the HS60?

The Davey HS50 is also listed with a 12 µF 450 VAC capacitor and has its own HS50 capacitor listing. Check the µF on the old capacitor in your pump either way.

What terminals does the Davey HS60 capacitor have?

The Davey HS60 capacitor has lug (spade) terminals, the push-on type. Check that your old capacitor connects the same way.

Is there a Davey HS60 kit with the capacitor and seal?

Yes. The Davey HS60 service kit pairs this 12 µF capacitor with the 5/8″ seal that replaces Davey 49771SP, for less than buying both separately.

Why does my Davey HS60 hum but not start?

A motor that hums but won't turn is a common sign of a failed run capacitor, although a seized shaft can do the same. On a Davey HS60, test or replace the capacitor first, matching the µF on the old one.

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.