Pedrollo PKM65 Capacitor

This listing is a 14 µF (14 uF / 14 MFD), 450 VAC CBB60 motor-run capacitor with lug (spade) terminals, to suit the Pedrollo PKM65 single-phase peripheral pump. It is an aftermarket CapacitorsNZ part, not made by Pedrollo. Before ordering, read the µF figure printed on your old capacitor: if it shows anything other than 14 µF, order that value instead, because the old capacitor is the surest guide.

Choosing a capacitor for the Pedrollo PKM65

Three things need to line up: capacitance, voltage and connections. Capacitance should match the old unit’s µF value, within about ±5%. Voltage must be the same as the original or higher; 450 VAC gives plenty of headroom on a standard 230 V household supply. The lug (spade) terminals on this CBB60 body take push-on connectors, so check your old capacitor is wired the same way.

The value appears on the side of the capacitor as µF, uF or MFD. Our Pedrollo PKM capacitor guide has more detail, and the same part is also sold as a general 14 µF 450 V capacitor.

Check the plate and the old capacitor on your PKM65

Look for PKM65 on the pump’s rating plate. The Pedrollo PKM60 and PKM90 are separate models that share this pump’s 12 mm seal, but sharing a seal does not mean sharing a capacitor value. Whatever the plate says, the µF printed on your old capacitor is the figure to match.

If the seal is also due, the Pedrollo PKM65 service kit pairs this capacitor with a 12 mm mechanical seal. Capacitors for other Pedrollo pumps are on our Pedrollo service kits page.

Signs the PKM65 capacitor has failed

A run capacitor stays in circuit the whole time a single-phase motor of this type is running. As it ages and loses capacitance, the motor works harder and hotter. Disconnect the power before touching it, because a capacitor can hold a charge after the pump is switched off.

• The motor hums but the shaft doesn’t turn, or it only starts after the shaft is flicked over by hand.
• The pump trips the breaker or thermal overload soon after starting.
• The motor runs hot and pressure is weaker than it used to be.
• The capacitor case is swollen, split or leaking.

Before you order

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

What size capacitor does a Pedrollo PKM65 take?

This listing is a 14 µF 450 VAC run capacitor to suit the Pedrollo PKM65. Always 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 PKM65?

Yes. A higher voltage is fine on a Pedrollo PKM65 as long as the µF value matches. Never fit a capacitor with a lower voltage than the original.

Do the Pedrollo PKM60 and PKM90 take the same capacitor as the PKM65?

Not necessarily. The Pedrollo PKM60 and PKM90 are separate models that share the PKM65's seal, but they can use different capacitor values, so read the µF on your old capacitor rather than going by the model name.

What terminals does the PKM65 capacitor have?

This capacitor for the Pedrollo PKM65 has lug (spade) terminals that take push-on connectors, on a CBB60 motor-run body.

Why does my PKM65 hum but not start?

On a single-phase pump like the Pedrollo PKM65, a humming motor that won't turn is a common sign of a failed run capacitor, provided the shaft spins freely by hand. With the power off, check the old capacitor for swelling and read its µF value 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.