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Defining a Contactor and its Application

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Electrician Family, Dad goes on a Rage when his Sons don’t know what a Contactor is.. Thoughts?

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The father proceeds to define a contactor, explaining that it is primarily used to control power wiring from an exterior control source. He shows examples of different types of contactors, one industrial-grade and another commonly found in smaller applications, to illustrate its physical appearance and role in an electrical system, such as within an air conditioning unit.

Goal: Understand the definition and practical uses of a contactor.

Tools and materials

  • Air Conditioning Unit — Demonstrating a residential application of a contactor
  • Contactor — Visual aid for the definition
  • Electrical Panel — Visual example of a contactor in use

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Honestly God. Listen, guys. A contactor is used to control power wiring from an exterior control source. Where do we find this in the field? Everywhere you find this. You know how many of these are around our house right now? In residential? In Of course in residential. How would How would the air conditioning turn on? Oh, it's in the air conditioning unit. >> A contactor. Okay. So, let me ask you this. You guys

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