Transfer Switch Contactors
Are the individual contactors inside the transfer switch replaceable? And does a 50 amp system use 220v contactors? Are they difficult to replace? thanks, Ron
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lanerd wrote:
Doug, just looking at the open cover switch box, it looks like the contactor (relay) is easily removable....two screws at the top and probably some sort of mortice/tenon on the bottom....similar to a circuit breaker. If I replaced the entire switch, I would have to remove all three monster cables. I haven't looked at the pc board....I'll do that tomorrow.
No, not paying someone to do this as I'm sure I'm capable (I'm a retired electronic tech) of doing the job myself.....just kinda cramped quarters for this old fat body.
If I do go with a new switch, I'll probably go with the Progressive Dynamics unit. They seem to have a better rep.
Thanks guys... appreciate it.
Ron
Very few Transfer boxes are located where you can easily access the interior parts. If you do NOT remove the 3 power cables and the box, you will find working on them very difficult. MOST of the Relay/Contactors I have messed with are RIVETED to the Transfer box case. Doug
