i figure you guys might have one or at least know where or how to find one or a substitute.
in my 2008 rv there is a surge w/ auto transfer switch. trc company model # aecm10040ag .
one of the contactors inside is binding other is fine . did a temp fix with wd-40 but would like a new one.
they will not sell me a contactor they say its too old ( i bought unit in 2008 new) want to sell me another for $ 800 plus ( no way )
they also do no repairs on their new units out of warranty, basically tell you too bad buy another!
anyway its a 12 volt coil / 3 pole 40amp fla 50amp res. id really like to put in a 60amp fla .
because when plugged into shore power we get 240 50amp and i believe the neutral is getting overheated and causing the body of the contactor to distort.
i'm sure i can install a contactor that is 60amp/3 pole with a 120 volt coil and control that via a ice cube relay between the original 12 volt control wire and the 120 volt coil. all would be fine but would rather find a heavier amp 12 volt one .
the original contactor is a tyco /potter and brumfield # P31E42DFO108-01 problem with tyco they say it was a special order made just for this (TRC ) company.
i just cant believe there isn't someone else making these. its such a simple fix for say $40 verses $800 plus
any leads finding a contactor or maybe a original taken out unit i could scavenge a contactor would be appreciated.
tom t1mower@verizon.net
A transfer switch in a motor vehicle. Is this to transfer the load, in this case the RV 240 volt split phase breaker panel between one of two possible sources which are on-board AC genset and outdoor shore power receptacle?
Need pictures!
all power comes into this unit 1st weather shore or generator the surge tests for 100% clean power reversed wires ,opens etc before latching any power it also opens if a high voltage or a low voltage exists but this part of the system is 100% fine its just the 1 contactor thats hanging up the other is exactly the same and works fine. but would like to replace both with a higher contact rating.
http://www.odysseyelectronics.net/ec/p-49.html (http://www.odysseyelectronics.net/ec/p-49.html) try this web site, when I search the PB # P31E42DFO108-01, it says they have one in stock, I can add it to the cart so maybe they do have it. They will also send you the PDF spec.
Also try here http://www.te.com/catalog/bin/TE.Connect?C=20578&M=FEAT&P=150458&U=&BML=18019,18108&LG=1 (http://www.te.com/catalog/bin/TE.Connect?C=20578&M=FEAT&P=150458&U=&BML=18019,18108&LG=1) and here is the pdf http://documents.tycoelectronics.com/commerce/DocumentDelivery/DDEController?Action=srchrtrv&DocNm=1308242_P31P41&DocType=DS&DocLang=EN (http://documents.tycoelectronics.com/commerce/DocumentDelivery/DDEController?Action=srchrtrv&DocNm=1308242_P31P41&DocType=DS&DocLang=EN) for the P#1 sieres
Hope that helps you.
Lloyd
I found and down loaded the pdf...
thanks i'll look + check with them monday. other options still welcome