Transfer Switch Contactors

dougrainer wrote:

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

ON further inspection, I've noticed that the center section (like a push-button circuit breaker will depress when power is applied and will pop back out when power is removed. Is this normal operation of the relay? I'm thinking about starting the generator and see if that relay does the same thing.

In any case, I think I've talked myself into just replacing the entire trans switch and be done with it. It's only $$.

Thanks for your most helpful advice and information. I really appreciate it.

Ron