Electric Motor Help NEEDED!!

Is the reset button just the button or is it a thermal overload switch?

If it is just the actuator for something somewhere else than cut it open.

If it is actually the overload switch then you may need to look at other options depending on the motor.

There may be other off the shelf options too.

Motor protector is on

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I would just bypass the button if you can, replace it later (or never)
we don't need no stinkin' buttons:p
Mark
 
There are a number of option, the thermal overload buttons are very common, so something like below should work. You can check the current rating for the unit in your motor to see what it is rated. You can call Leeson or a motor distributor like Wholesale Electric Motors: http://www.electricmotorwholesale.com/
https://www.amazon.com/NTE-Electronics-R58-20A-Terminal-Resistance/dp/B002SR1WGY/ref=pd_sbs_60_5
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NTE-Electro...rcuit-Breaker-250-Quick-Connect-/381980491427
https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-Compressor-Circuit-Overload-Protector/dp/B00VG9N0RY/ref=sr_1_1

You could also just bypass the internal thermal overload and add a magnetic starter, the pressure switch tuns on/off the contactor and there is a thermal overload relay which is adjustable. I use this on my compressor, I added an additional ON/OFF switch which just disconnects the contactor coil power. This presents the unit from starting/running when I am not around, in case there is a line break.
 
What I called a reset button is actually a "Phenolic Motor Protector". I'll look locally for a replacement tomorrow. All I need is a motor protector that will work with my motor's specs (which I have). If all else fails I found one at ESI $71 plus shipping. Sounds like a lot but I need my compressor.

I wouldn't have even posted this but I thought it was something more serious that I wasn't finding. So . . .
Thanks again for everyone's input.
 
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