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    Jul 15, 2010, 08:02 PM
    Why a condenser will melts the contacts of a contactor
    Why a condenser melts the contact of a contactor
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    Jul 15, 2010, 08:04 PM

    Why a condenser... melts the contacts in a contactor?
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    Jul 16, 2010, 04:00 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by optimo View Post
    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.
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