{"product_id":"overload-eurotech-refrigerator-motor-protection-bt15-120","title":"Overload Eurotech Refrigerator Motor Protection BT15-120","description":"\u003cp\u003eMotor overload protection, Klixon type, marked BT15-120 1497E. Listed for EUROTECH: ED-BF42, matched to 2400100184 compressor. \u003cbr\u003eThe BT15-120 is a thermal overload protector (often styled similarly to BT-series Klixon-type cutouts) used on refrigerator and freezer compressors to cut power if the motor overheats or draws too much current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat the BT15-120 Does\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e• Overheating Protection: Monitors the compressor's temperature and external\/internal draw, tripping open if things get too hot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e• Current Safeguard: Prevents the compressor motor from burning out during a stall, low-voltage event, or hard-start failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e• Auto-Reset: Once the compressor cools down, the internal bimetal disc resets and allows the fridge to attempt a restart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCommon Signs of a Faulty BT15-120\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e• Clicking Sound: The compressor tries to start, gets hot, and the overload clicks off repeatedly (\"click-clack\" cycle).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e• Fridge Not Cooling: The compressor fails to run or turns off almost immediately after kicking on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e• Open Circuit on Multimeter: A working overload protector should read near-0 ohms of resistance (continuity) when cool. If your multimeter reads infinite\/OL resistance while the part is cooled down, the internal thermal switch is blown and needs replacement\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67621768102136,"sku":"BT15-120","price":30.4,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0006\/6601\/files\/BT15-120.jpg?v=1791671900","url":"https:\/\/eurotechnz.co.nz\/products\/overload-eurotech-refrigerator-motor-protection-bt15-120","provider":"Eurotech NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}