When a large capacitor-start motor on an air conditioner compressor starts, sometimes lights will dim slightly. The AC people say adding a "kick-start" kit will help the dimming problem. A "kick-start" kit is a capacitor and a relay combination. The relay is designed to remove the capacitor from the circuit after the motor is up to speed. This added "kit" is placed in parallel with the existing start capacitor on the motor.
Would someone please explain how this extra, momentary capacitor helps mitigate the light dimming and if there could be any possible motor damage to the compressor motor from using one of these "kits".
