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My experience is similar. I have a ton of motors, several older then me, and many Chinese born. I have replaced several start capacitors, but never had any welded switches, but do have one that the plastic holding the switch gave up.
Hopefully, someone much smarter then I can answer if the welded contacts are more of a fluke, or could it be a sign of a dying capacitor sucking more then normal current. If not, I would run the mill, and write it up as a learning experience, that is likely never to happen again.
Hopefully, someone much smarter then I can answer if the welded contacts are more of a fluke, or could it be a sign of a dying capacitor sucking more then normal current. If not, I would run the mill, and write it up as a learning experience, that is likely never to happen again.