Tornado Strike Capacitor with Cable K66517763

The Capacitor with Cable (part# K66517763) is the supply lead to the Tornado Strike’s brush motor with its suppression capacitor built onto the assembly. Tacony supplies it as one part rather than as a separate capacitor and loom, so the whole electrical run into the brush head is replaced in one piece.

Compatible Models for the Capacitor with Cable

• Tornado Strike Cordless Upright Vacuum — Model TV190-W10-U

This is a Strike-only component: Tacony’s parts records list the Tornado Strike TV190-W10-U as the single machine that takes part# K66517763, so there is no cross-model substitution to worry about when you order it.

What the Capacitor with Cable does

A brush motor switching on and off throws electrical noise back down its supply. On a battery machine with a control board managing current from a 36V pack, that noise has somewhere to go and something to upset, so the capacitor damps it at source. The cable half of the assembly carries the working current to the motor through a head that pivots, lifts and gets knocked — which is why it is specified as a made-up loom with the right conductors and connectors rather than as generic wire.

Signs the Capacitor with Cable needs replacing

Look for a brush motor that cuts in and out as the head is moved through its travel, or that stops and restarts by itself; visible chafing, crushing or heat damage anywhere along the lead; a connector that has gone brown or brittle; or the machine’s electronics reporting a fault that clears when the head is held still. A capacitor that has vented or bulged is an immediate replace. Intermittent faults that move with the cable, rather than with the motor, point here.

Fitting the Capacitor with Cable

Open the brush head and trace the lead from the motor back to its connector before disturbing anything, noting how it is routed and where it is retained — the routing matters, because a lead laid across the belt path will be destroyed in minutes. Unplug at both ends, fit the replacement along the same path, seat it in every retainer, and check it has slack at the pivot so it is not stretched at full travel. Then refit the cover and test the head through its whole range of movement.

Twin City Vacuum has been selling and servicing Tornado equipment since 1956. You can browse the rest of the machine on our Tornado Strike parts pages, and the manufacturer publishes specifications at tornadovac.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Capacitor with Cable do on the Tornado Strike?

It carries the supply to the brush motor inside the head and suppresses the electrical noise that motor throws back at the machine’s control electronics. Tacony supplies the capacitor and the loom as a single assembly.

How do I know if my Capacitor with Cable needs replacing?

A brush motor that cuts in and out as the head moves, or stops and restarts on its own, with the fault following the cable rather than the motor. Also chafed, crushed or heat-damaged insulation, a browned connector, or a capacitor that has bulged or vented.

What models is the Capacitor with Cable (part# K66517763) compatible with?

The Tornado Strike TV190-W10-U cordless upright vacuum, and only that machine. Tacony’s parts records list no other model that takes part# K66517763.

How do I order the Capacitor with Cable (part# K66517763) or get help?

You can add the Capacitor with Cable (part# K66517763) directly to your cart on this page, or call us at 763-535-0770. Our staff at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428 has been servicing Tornado equipment since 1956 and can help confirm the right part for your machine.

Questions? Call us at 763-535-0770 or visit us at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428.