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Packard C240B Packard Contactor 2 Pole 40 Amps 120 Coil Voltage
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- Contactor 2 Pole 40 Amps 120 Coil Voltage
- Hertz 50/60
- Amp Ratings: 40 FLA 50 RES
- Is battery required: false
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Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 3.5 x 2.6 x 2.28 inches; 10.23 ounces
- Item model number : C240B
- Date First Available : May 3, 2011
- Manufacturer : Packard
- ASIN : B004Z0RLL2
- Best Sellers Rank: #134,760 in Industrial & Scientific (See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific)
- #227 in Motor Contactors
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Contactor 2 Pole 40 Amps 120 Coil Voltage
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Customers like the performance, quality and value of the precision measuring. They mention that it works well, is well built and dependable. Some appreciate the ease of installation and use. That said, opinions are mixed on the noise it makes.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the precision measuring sensor. They mention that it works well with a GE Z-Wave Wireless Lighting Control, and has been working solidly for over a year. The contacts work great, and the setup works perfect. The sensor is heavy, with spade and screw terminals that work well. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...last 3 months, probably a 1000 total cycles by now, and everything is working perfectly...." Read more
"...strip into the same box the old mechanical timer was in, and it works like a charm...." Read more
"...It works very well for this, costs much less than an insteon 240 relay, has higher amperage capacity, and is much more reliable." Read more
"Works great and engages with a loud "click", which I can deal with, but I don't like the constant hum it makes when engaged if you're close..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the precision measuring product. They mention that it is well-built, dependable, and holds up great. The screw connectors are well made, and it has been holding up great after five months of switching. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Has a good solid (not quiet) sound when clamping down and engaging, so you know when it is working...." Read more
"...on the on/off-peak hours from my electric company and it has been holding up great after 5 months of switching 4 times a day during the weekdays for..." Read more
"...No issues installing, Coil is nice and strong and contacts have a nice solid, satisfying click when activated." Read more
"...really shouldn't be using the spade connectors, but the screw connectors are well made...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the precision measuring. They say it has good quality and is good value for money.
"...It works very well for this, costs much less than an insteon 240 relay, has higher amperage capacity, and is much more reliable." Read more
"...first one was just a fluke.. that happens with everything.. Price was good enough so I didn't complain." Read more
"Simple, inexpensive, contains tabs for control wiring...." Read more
"Great Product, good price. Will use again." Read more
Customers find the installation of the precision measuring device to be easy. They mention that it's simple to wire, add a carabiner, and control the compressor from anywhere on their property.
"...The contactor was very made and very easy to deal with. The fit and finish were perfect for what I was doing...." Read more
"...Easy to wire, the 120V goes to the side spades (neutral/hot wires can be connected on either side), however I would suggest using the lugs and not..." Read more
"...No issues installing, Coil is nice and strong and contacts have a nice solid, satisfying click when activated." Read more
"...Very simple to use just google it for a wiring diagram. Going to do the same for sprinkler, and pool pump next." Read more
Customers like the click of the precision measuring device. They mention that it goes clicky click very well and has a solid click when engaged.
"...Unlike some other reviews, this unit has a solid click when engaged, no chatter, and absolutely no steady-state hum or buzz...." Read more
"...Coil is nice and strong and contacts have a nice solid, satisfying click when activated." Read more
"It goes clicky click very well." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise the precision measuring makes. Some mention that it makes very little humming sound, while others say that it has a loud hum.
"...Unlike some other reviews, this unit has a solid click when engaged, no chatter, and absolutely no steady-state hum or buzz...." Read more
"...Some of the reviews state that the coil noise is loud, not on either of the two I installed. Works fantastic and is quiet." Read more
"Works great and engages with a loud "click", which I can deal with, but I don't like the constant hum it makes when engaged if you're close..." Read more
"Did everything as advertised. Some complain that it has a loud hum, but that may be because it is housed in a junction box attached to a wall, which..." Read more
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Before noting this and reading well enough I tried a remote control outlet to switch it on and off. Fried it instantly. I was very disappointed. So I got a heavy duty one for a dust collect and it also fried instantly. Turned out the heavy duty was good for 15 amps. That was the reason that I checked it out much more thoroughly. At 40 amps this was capable of carrying so much more than was needed I knew it would burn out.
Tis was used to produce a remote controlled dust collector switch. I used the "Woods 32555 Outdoor Remote Control Outlet Converter Kit" as the remote control and the switching element. The remote had a little ring on it that make it easy to add a carabiner. It also had a short cord which normally I think I would have found annoying but for this application was perfect.
Add a 25' 12 gauge extension cord and a 6' very cheap green christmas light extension cord and I was all set. Well I also used standard 1/4" blade connectors from Home Depot. < $3 for a pack of 30 I think... I needed 7 total because I messed one up.
I cut about 8" off of the end of the cord, was connected to the "sides" of the contactor and then "plugged" into the remote.
I used the power cable from the remote receiver/socket to connect to the same side of the contactor as the power-in from the extension cord. So it is powered whenever the cord is plugged in whether the contactor is engaged or not. Then power out from the contact goes to the rest of the 12 gauge extension cord.
While the above explanation is perhaps not a review of just the contactor itself it might prove valuable to some. So let me summarize it a bit.
I am not an electrician but I was able to do all of this construction in about 30 total minutes. The contactor was very made and very easy to deal with. The fit and finish were perfect for what I was doing. This is switched on and off dozens of times a day over the last 3 months, probably a 1000 total cycles by now, and everything is working perfectly.
I would highly recommend this for any type of application or problem like I have having.
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2020
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2024
Has a good solid (not quiet) sound when clamping down and engaging, so you know when it is working.
I used this to create my own relay for pool pumps, spa heaters, water heaters, etc along with insteon switches for home automation purposes. It works very well for this, costs much less than an insteon 240 relay, has higher amperage capacity, and is much more reliable.
It is a heavy duty, well-made product; I wouldn't be surprised if it will last me many more years of use. I actually bought a 2nd one to install at my parent's place and theirs is going strong too. It has already saved me over $100 over the months that I've used it! Overall, this was a no-brainer purchase for me; I just wish that I have bought it sooner.
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I used this to automate a 240v construction heater I use to keep my gazebo toasty. Simply made line connections and plugged into a homekit compatible smartplug. Named the smart plug “gazebo heat” and now siri will turn on and off by command. I also have it set to shut off at night saving me the large electricity bill when I leave it running for a week! Ouch that one hurt.