Single pole to double pole contactor exchange


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Old 06-06-15, 12:28 PM
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Single pole to double pole contactor exchange

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Can someone help confirm the wire transfer from a single pole contactor to a double pole? Here is a photo of what i believe would be correct transfer from old to new contactorName:  contactorWiringSingleToDouble.jpg
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Old 06-06-15, 12:41 PM
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Welcome to the forums.

Yes...... you are correct.
 
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Old 06-06-15, 12:50 PM
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Replacing a single pole contactor with a double pole contactor can have an impact on the operaton of the crank case heaters with some manufactures. (Like Carrier)

It looks like you may have a second black wire on 8?
 
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Old 06-06-15, 01:06 PM
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I thought I checked. You could be right.

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Old 06-06-15, 05:40 PM
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Thanks for the replies.

The angle of the pic just makes it look like there other wires. They are behind the contactor.
You can see it better here. Only one black wire.
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Old 06-06-15, 05:49 PM
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No problem using a two pole contactor then.
 
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Old 06-06-15, 05:54 PM
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I don't have a crankcase heater on my AC unit.
 
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Old 06-06-15, 05:56 PM
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That is correct.............
 
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Does it matter which side 6 and 5 go on? I have read they are interchangeably since its just the 24v to energize the coil to make the magnetized.
 
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Old 06-06-15, 06:09 PM
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There is no polarity there as it's 24vac..... your choice.
 
 

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