Preparing the Electrical Control Box
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What happens here
The presenter unscrews a cover from the pressure switch control box on the compressor to expose the internal wiring for electrical connection. He removes a 1/2-inch knockout plug from the side of the box using a flat-tip screwdriver. This opening will allow the main electrical cable to be run into the control box. He reiterates the importance of safety and consulting an electrician for proper wiring.
Goal: Access the pressure switch wiring and prepare for the electrical supply cable.
Tools and materials
- Flat-tip Screwdriver — Removing the knockout plug
- 1/2-inch Knockout Plug — Removable plug on the electrical box
- Electrical Cable — Connecting the compressor to the electrical supply