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**cyberbackpacker** · 06-14-2012, 08:07 PM

Using a PJ diagram for my updated control panel and it call for a 240v 30a 120v coil contactor. I am wanting to try and use as many din mount components as possible.

Can I use this instead of a typical contactor?

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg/search.shtml?searchQuery=1EJG7&op=search&Ntt=1EJG7 &N=0&GlobalSearch=true&sst=subset (from Grainger, part number 1EJG7)

Relay, Power, Contact Form DPDT, Pins 8, Base Type DIN/Flange, Number of Contacts 2, Contact Amp Rating 30 R, Contact Amp Rating 15 L, Contact Material Silver Alloy, Coil Volts 120VAC, Coil VA Rating 4, Hz 50/60, Height 1.6 In, Width 1.4 In, Standards cURus, CSA And CE

Thanks.

**P-J** · 06-14-2012, 10:16 PM

Quick answer?

Yes!

Just be sure that your electrical connections are very secure for the high current connections.
Cheap crimp on tools would not be a good idea to use. A better idea if you have such a crimp tool would be to crimp and then solder the connector to the wire.

Just saying...

Wishing you great success.

P-J

summerofgeorge · 06-15-2012, 01:16 AM

You can also get DIN clips/feet to mount regular contactors and other parts to a DIN rail. Something like this: http://www.ee-usa.com/warehouse/altechcmtb-35 or http://www.mcmaster.com/8961K28

I think Ohio-Ed used them in his build. I'm planning on doing the same since I got my regular contactors before I decided to go the DIN route.

**copyright1997** · 06-15-2012, 01:53 AM

You could also use these heavy duty Allen-Bradley heavy duty contactors: http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f16/contactors-e-brew-heating-elements-273489/ as they are DIN mounted.

**cyberbackpacker** · 06-15-2012, 03:13 AM

Thanks P-J (again). Copyright, I can get the ones above new, picked up half a mile from my house, and only for a fraction of the cost from the ones you mention. Thanks though.