Hi everyone,
Very easy one for all you experts.

my wife’s sewing machine blew up earlier. I have traced it to a popped capacitor but have no idea where to get a replacement from. I know very little about electronics but can use a soldering iron like a demon.

if someone could tell me what it is I need to buy and where to buy it, I will be eternally grateful as you will have saved me from hearing about it for the next 3 months.
distance between pins is 15mm


thanks in advance,

 

You need a 100nf WIMA grade capacitor, 275VAC.
Maybe a search with those criteria should show a result.
Max.

 

Thank you Max,

appreciate it loads.

 

The X2 is important as well. The X2 means it is safe for permanent connection across the mains supply.

 

If you live in the US, you may want to look at the following:
From BG Micro:
https://www.bgmicro.com/film-capacitor-1uf-310vac-10-x2-vishay.aspx

From Newark:
https://www.newark.com/panasonic/ecq-u2a104ml/capacitor-polyester-film-0-1uf/dp/01M7582?st=100nf x2
https://www.newark.com/vishay/bfc233820104/capacitor-polypropylene-pp-film/dp/74K3513?st=100nf x2

BG Micro tends to have lower shipping costs, but Newark has a bit lower prices. You probably need to go through the purchase process to know exactly how much it will cost for you.

I am usually a customer of both companies, but have no relationship to them.

BTW, as @AlbertHall said, the X2 specification is important.

 

100nF 275V capacitor .

https://cpc.farnell.com/vishay/bfc2...100nf-275vac/dp/CA06025?st=100nF x2 capacitor