Which characteristic is NOT typical of a capacitor-start motor?

Capacitor-start motors are designed to provide a good amount of starting torque, making them suitable for applications requiring a high initial load. This is achieved through the incorporation of a capacitor that creates a phase shift in the electrical supply. Using a capacitor introduces a secondary phase that allows for a difference in currents and voltages between the start and run windings, enabling the motor to start efficiently.

Direct starting without a phase shift goes against the fundamental operation of capacitor-start motors. They rely on the phase shift generated by the capacitor to create a rotating magnetic field necessary for startup. Therefore, for these motors to function properly, they cannot simply start without this phase shift. The presence of the capacitor is what differentiates them from other types of single-phase motors, where starting is accomplished through different methods.

While high starting torque and improved motor efficiency are characteristics of capacitor-start motors, saying that these motors can start directly without incorporating a phase shift contradicts the role of the capacitor in their design and function.