Is it possible to use one AC contactor to run multiple motors at one time?
Issue:
Is it possible to use one contactor to run multiple motors?
Product Line:
Contactors and Starters
Environment:
Products sold and used in the United States
Cause:
Using one contactor for multiple motors
Resolution:
Yes, provide separate overloads for each motor and size the contactor according to total Hp and FLA of all the motors added together.
PLEASE NOTE: This is allowed by the NEC only under specific circumstances. Also, we will not provide equipment with multiple overloads due to UL listing requirements.
Is it possible to use one contactor to run multiple motors?
Product Line:
Contactors and Starters
Environment:
Products sold and used in the United States
Cause:
Using one contactor for multiple motors
Resolution:
Yes, provide separate overloads for each motor and size the contactor according to total Hp and FLA of all the motors added together.
PLEASE NOTE: This is allowed by the NEC only under specific circumstances. Also, we will not provide equipment with multiple overloads due to UL listing requirements.
Released for: Schneider Electric Canada
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