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Video: What Capacitors in a Big Machine Do

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Tom Wimberly
Sep 30, 2026
Technician examining capacitor components in workshop during equipment maintenance training

Do you understand what the different capacitors in your big machine do? Have you ever had the issue of your big machine slowing down and speeding back up while you're running it? Find out why in this quick video (with an assist from Wayne Lee of Middle Tennessee Lumber!):

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