NTE Electronics MRC440V30 Series MRC Motor Run AC Metallized Capacitor, 0.25" 4 Way Quick Connect Terminals, 30 µF Capacitance, 5% Tolerance, 440V

Hey, there, guys. Paul here from TheEngineeringMindset.com. In this video, we're going to be looking at capacitors to learn how they work, where we use them, and why they are important. Remember, electricity is dangerous and can be fatal. You should be qualified and competent to carry out any electrical work. Do not touch the terminals of a capacitor, as it can cause an electric shock. So, what is a capacitor? A capacitor stores electric charge. It's a little bit like a battery, except it stores energy in a different way. It can't store as much energy as a battery, although it can charge and release its energy much faster. This is very useful, and that's why you will find capacitors used in almost every circuit board. So, how does the capacitor work? I want you to first think of a water pipe with water flowing through it. The water will continue to flow until we shut the valve, then no