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Beartracks

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15. Just to follow up...

Reply to cloudbase (Reply #12)

Mon Oct 21, 2024, 01:31 PM

Oct 21

The starting capacitor blew its top bigtime. Fortunately, the way it was positioned, it all blew into the plastic housing, barely any on the wires, and none on the two circuit boards.

I've got replacement capacitor on the way. It just clamps in place with the wires clipped to the end. $29 and free shipping!

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Garage door opener: pop & smoke [View all] Beartracks Oct 2024 OP

The magic smoke got out ?? Oh no, that means it has to be returned to the factory to be refilled ! eppur_se_muova Oct 2024 #1

There was intermittent dripping onto the floor for a couple minutes. Beartracks Oct 2024 #3

Hard to know if that was lubricant or electrolyte. In either case, I'd try to wipe that board. eppur_se_muova Oct 2024 #5

The capacitor blew its top. Beartracks Oct 21 #13

That may look like good luck, but it could very well be good design. Hope it's as simple a fix as it looks ! eppur_se_muova Oct 21 #17

Sounds possible. Blown cap on power supply. Sure could be. bullimiami Oct 2024 #2

I installed it in 2008. Genie brand. Beartracks Oct 2024 #4

It's had a long successful life. bullimiami Oct 2024 #6

Yep. Beartracks Oct 2024 #8

Just to follow up... Beartracks Oct 21 #14

Genie does sell replacement boards, if it's not discontinued. eppur_se_muova Oct 2024 #7

Hey, thanks for this info. Beartracks Oct 2024 #9

It's probably the dielectric material in the capacitor. cloudbase Oct 2024 #10

If so, would it be a solder -type replacement? Beartracks Oct 2024 #11

Maybe. cloudbase Oct 2024 #12

Just to follow up... Beartracks Oct 21 #15

Glad it's working out for you. cloudbase Oct 21 #16

Doors alinasloane Dec 3 #18

Hi. Capacitor replacement was the only needed fix for the motor. BUT... Beartracks Dec 3 #19