3.5uF starting or permanent capacitor with foam

Capacitor (permanent or starting) of 3.5 µF (uF) special for SOMFY or SIMU motor of roller shutter or awning.

Condition : brand new professional equipment. You see in the photo what you buy, the product is 100% compliant and original.

Origin : capacitor created in France!

Application : to replace the capacitor (known as permanent or starting) on all types of Somfy or Simu roller shutter, awning or garage door motor.  

Examples of failure symptoms : when your engine stops after a few cm on ascent, or you have to help it by hand to climb, or it shows weaknesses, or makes an abnormal noise... is that the capacitor is worn. By changing it, your engine will become like new again! Another possible symptom, the motor does not move at all, neither when going up or down, it can also come from the capacitor in this case. 

Specific capacitor for SOMFY or SIMU motor : 

  • My capacitors are specially designed to work with SOMFY or SIMU motors. You just have to determine the value you need. On your old capacitor, the value in µF (uF) is written on it. The model proposed in this advertisement is a 3.5 µF (uF). For other value check out my other listings in my shop.
  • For the rest (class A / B / C, standard, tolerance, etc.), it doesn't matter, my capacitors are compatible with all Somfy or Simu brand motors.
  • For info, Simu and Somfy are part of the SOMFY ACTIVITES group. My capacitors have ideal characteristics for these 2 brands of motor.

Technical characteristics :

  • My capacitors are high performance, professional grade models. In addition, I control them with a capacitance meter before shipment.
  • In self-healing metallized polypropylene for an extended lifespan (more than 50,000 hours under 230 Volts).
  • Tolerates high temperature up to 85 °.
  • Complies with European standard EN 60252.
  • Self-extinguishing reinforced plastic condenser body. 
  • Applicable voltages: 220 Vac, 230 Vac,… and up to 500 Vac!
  • Perfect replacement for Arcotronics AV series 1.27.7LA5 MKP etc ...
  • Works perfectly on all Somfy or Simu power motors 8 or 10 Nm, such as the Somfy LT50 Jet 10/17, the ILMO 50 WT 10/17 engine, the Somfy Ipso 10 Nm, the Oximo RTS 10/17, etc.

The capacitor lugs at 3 mm (2.8 mm exactly) :

  • The capacitor has 2 small connection lugs 3 mm wide (2.8 mm to be precise). There is no sense of connection (no polarity), you can plug in any direction. These are the same lug widths as the original lugs Somfy or Simu. To connect a terminal, it fits together in force; you hold tight and you force, and it fits into the female motor terminal.

Dimensions : 

  • Capacitor diameter: 25 mm (the capacitor therefore easily fits into all the motor tubes).
  • Total length of the capacitor with the terminals: 70 mm.  
  • To sum up in terms of size, this model is compact (in width and length), so it fits in all engines without any worries!

Offered with the condenser, 2 new adhesive foam strips :

  • When disassembling your motor, you certainly saw a holding foam stuck around your old capacitor. As a replacement or supplement, you can glue mine around the body of the new capacitor (1 strip glued at the top and the other at the bottom, or in the middle), this allows to stabilize the capacitor and to wedge it in the motor tube. . You can also trap the incoming electrical wires from the lugs under the adhesive foam, to prevent the wires from moving.

Why choose a quality capacitor?

  • The capacitor plays an important role in a Somfy or Simu tubular motor. The capacitor produces a phase shift on one of the two motor coils, which generates a rotating magnetic field and torque, and rotates the motor axis. If you choose a low-end capacitor (bad tolerance, unstable value over time ...), the phase shift will not be good, the motor will malfunction and it will fail again in the medium term.. So, you really have to put qualityé. Capacitor quality = extended motor life!

Free assistance : vYou can contact me by Ebay message or phone if needed (even on weekends). I have over 2,500 positive reviews on Ebay for the quality of service and products offered.

Fast and careful shipping : I send the day after the purchase in a reinforced bubble envelope by La Poste. The package will be sent by priority postage with a tracking number and will be left by your postman in your mailbox.. In addition, beyond 4 capacitors purchased, the products will be sent in a Colissimo package.

When disassembling your motor, you certainly saw a holding foam stuck around your old capacitor. As a replacement or supplement, you can glue mine around the body of the new capacitor (1 strip glued at the top and the other at the bottom, or in the middle), this allows to stabilize the capacitor and to wedge it in the motor tube. . You can also trap the incoming electrical wires from the lugs under the adhesive foam, to prevent the wires from moving. The capacitor plays an important role in a Somfy or Simu tubular motor. The capacitor produces a phase shift on one of the two motor coils, which generates a rotating magnetic field and torque, and rotates the motor axis. If you choose a low-end capacitor (bad tolerance, unstable value over time ...), the phase shift will not be good, the moto