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optimo
Jul 15, 2010, 08:02 PM
Why a condenser melts the contact of a contactor

optimo
Jul 15, 2010, 08:04 PM
Why a condenser... melts the contacts in a contactor?

hvac1000
Jul 16, 2010, 04:00 AM
why a condenser melts the contact of a contactor

To many amps for the contactor to handle which usually means that the compressor or other item in the unit is having problems and drawing over the listed rate.

OR

The contactor was replaced at one time with to small a unit.

OR

The contactor just wore out due to age and use.

These are the normal problems associated with contactor/starters.