What's this box called on top of an electric motor.

[Specialized29er]

Wondering does anyone know what the technical name is for the black box on top of this electric motor.

While I was welding up a frame for an overhead winch the motor took a tumble and has buggered the box and it needs replacing and no not by myself.

I'd also like a 20 foot lead going from the motor to a hand controller for when down in the bottom of mine shaft.

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[Bohdan]

It's a junction or terminal box. They are usually motor brand specific but I have never seen one that large so I think that it is an after market modification.

Your best bet is to see if there is a brand and model number somewhere on it. If not then leave it up to the sparky to replace.

[BobL]

That box houses 2 capacitors (Run and start capacitors) and the terminal block connectors.

I have replaced several damaged ones of these with ABS boxes from Jaycar. You will have to drill your own holes but its no big deal.