I Bought The Cheapest Mag Starter on Amazon

This is the cheapest magnetic starter I could find on Amazon for a 240v single phase air compressor.
The starter is rated for a 5 HP motor but I’m going to use it on a 3 HP motor.
Does the cheapest mag starter from Amazon work or was it a flop? See if it works and if I can get the pressure switch off the actual load.

[@electron1012]

New sub here. Nice video.How long does your compressor take to build till cut off pressure?

[@mikesbrokenacres]

Thanks! And from 0 psi to 150 psi it takes about 6 minutes to fill my 80 gallon tank

[@thomaswilliams4215]

How can I unwatch this

[@adrianpena5219]

Why make video but not show how to wire it

[@thomaswilliams4215]

Only looking for how to wire mine up. What a waste of time

[@mikesbrokenacres]

If you watched the video you’d see I pointed out where the incoming 240v comes in and where the wires go for your motor. If you’re having trouble with the pressure switch, it’s wired under the thermal relay for the in and out. Your wiring for the pressure switch may and probably is different then mine. Depends on make of the switch. Look at the wiring diagram. One wire goes out to the switch. One wire goes from the switch to the other terminal under the relay. Make sure to ground it all. Remember it’s 240v single phase. Two hots and a not. If you cannot figure out the basic wiring between the wiring diagrams and this video and comment, call an electrician. You do not want to be on the receiving end of 20 amps of 240v.