Flymo hover compact 330, capacitor problem

Hi,
I am an electronics virgin as such, I am wanting to get into it and have bought a couple of books and some simple projects that I want to start.

My problem is twofold, my missus left the mower in the garden uncovered and after i stripped out the switching mechanism one of the wires into the capacitor has rotted completely.

It is a yellow rectangular one and it says MEX-X2 MKP, 0.22uf with (what I assume to be) a voltage rating of ~40;85/21 280v~, it has EN132400 on it and is stamped with X8 on the narrow edge.

I want to know if anyone can advise me where I can get a replacement one from and the best plac etc buy electronics components from? or alternatively is there another that will be suitable without the exact same spec for the mower?

i had a look on ebay and found this item 130301050310 but im afraid I dont know if it would be suitable.

Any advice on sources for reference, buying components and anything else related to electronics, thanks

TIA

Digi-Key - 399-5427-ND (Kemet - PHE840MX6220MB06R17)

Looks like a good replacement. Shipping is likely to cost you more than the cap though.

anywhere else?

Hi,
thanks for the prompt reply, the shipping cost might be dear but i dont think its going to be as expensive as a new mower which would cost me £90

Just out of interest I live in the UK, is digi key an American based company?

Thanks

Leezygeezer said:

Hi,
thanks for the prompt reply, the shipping cost might be dear but i dont think its going to be as expensive as a new mower which would cost me £90

Just out of interest I live in the UK, is digi key an American based company?

Thanks

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hi,
Its a basic 0.22uF 280Vrms cap.
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The capacitor is almost certainly only a suppressor, and wouldn't stop the motor running, so replacing it probably won't make any difference.

Leezygeezer said:

Hi,
Just out of interest I live in the UK, is digi key an American based company?

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A perfect reason to list your location in your profile. That would've saved Sceadwian all the effort.

Apologies

I only joined the site last night and didn't update my profile to include my whereabouts, many thanks for taking the time and apologies for my lack of information