HARD
START
Versus
SOFT START |
Hard
Start |
Soft
Start |
Potential Relay |
PTCR Devices |
Timing Devices |
| KICKSTART® |
CONVENTIONAL
3 WIRE RELAY
CAPACITOR
KIT |
|
|
Uses potential motor starting relay |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
Two wires, non-polarized |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Restarts InstantlyTM |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
Senses whether motor started or not |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
Replaces
3-wire relay & capacitor kit |
Yes |
N/A |
No |
No |
All components of device UL & CSA Recognized |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Approved by compressor manufacturers |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
Approved by equipment manufacturers |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
Used by OEM manufacturers |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
PTCR device |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
Timing Circuit Device |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Surface temperature hot spot |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
Affected by ambient temperature |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Stays in circuit too long after start-up |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
