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29th May 2020, 03:03 PM #1
What's this box called on top of an electric motor.
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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29th May 2020, 05:45 PM #2
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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.
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29th May 2020, 07:01 PM #3
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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.