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Q: What is the minimum voltage that an electrical contactor using a 220 volt coil will operate at?
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What is meant by minimum electrical clearance?

The minimum electrical clearance is the minimum distance between electrical conductors with different potentials (voltage). This generaly determined by the maximum possible voltage differenge between the conductors. Dimensions larger then the minimum electrical clearance are OK, however smaller dimensions start to risk arc-over between your conductors.


Can 125v magnetic switch be used in 12v system?

If what you term as a "magnetic switch" is an electrical contactor, then the answer is yes.A couple things to keep in mind. I presume the 125 volts mentioned is the coil voltage of the contactor.The switched voltages and amperage or horsepower allowed by the contactor is on the contactor's nameplate. This is the maximum voltage that can be applied to the contactor which includes 12 volts.The amperage of the 12 volt device is not mentioned and this should not exceed the maximum allowed current of the lowest voltage rating of the contactor. This is especially true if the 12 volts is Direct Current. An example of this could be a starter on a car. When the starter starts to crank it could be in the neighbourhood of 300 amps DC. As you can see this would fry the contacts of a normal AC rated contactor.


Is the voltage provided by your V Hz AC wall socket actually V?

Rarely... Electrical companies reduce the voltage to save money on generating power. Most electrical equipment will still operate even if the voltage is within 5% of its rating. For example - in the UK, our mains voltage is rated at 240V, however - the actual voltage supplied is 230V.


How much voltage is needed for a 25 watt light bulb for 30 seconds?

It depends in which country you are located. Through out the world that are different electrical voltages. The electrical manufactures knowing this and wanting to sell world wide make bulb to run on that countries electrical system. The two main voltages that bulbs operate on are; in 60 Hertz countries 120 volts and 50 Hertz countries 230 volts.


What is the minimum allowable voltage during load of 70 degrees Celsius?

There is no minimum

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How does a shading coil in a contactor actually work?

A shading coil in a contactor is used to hold the AC contactor's pole faces closed during the transition of the voltage through the zero voltage phase of an electrical cycle.For an excellent description see related links below.


What is the minimum voltage necessary to operate alight emitting diode?

1.7V.


What is meant by minimum electrical clearance?

The minimum electrical clearance is the minimum distance between electrical conductors with different potentials (voltage). This generaly determined by the maximum possible voltage differenge between the conductors. Dimensions larger then the minimum electrical clearance are OK, however smaller dimensions start to risk arc-over between your conductors.


What causes an electrical contactor to make a buzzing noise when activated and what should be done about it?

Contactor chatter can be caused by a broken shading ring winding on the pole face of the contactor. Low voltage to the coil can be another reason for contactor chatter. A constant hum on a contactor will be caused by misalignment to the two pole faces. Check for rust building up on the two surfaces.


What is meant by rated voltage?

the voltage which is mainly applied to primary side of the transformer is called rated voltage.Answer'Rated voltage' is the nominal voltage at which an electrical device has been designed to operate.


What is the difference between a motor starter and a contactor?

Motor started will have overloads the contactor connect es line voltage.


Can 125v magnetic switch be used in 12v system?

If what you term as a "magnetic switch" is an electrical contactor, then the answer is yes.A couple things to keep in mind. I presume the 125 volts mentioned is the coil voltage of the contactor.The switched voltages and amperage or horsepower allowed by the contactor is on the contactor's nameplate. This is the maximum voltage that can be applied to the contactor which includes 12 volts.The amperage of the 12 volt device is not mentioned and this should not exceed the maximum allowed current of the lowest voltage rating of the contactor. This is especially true if the 12 volts is Direct Current. An example of this could be a starter on a car. When the starter starts to crank it could be in the neighbourhood of 300 amps DC. As you can see this would fry the contacts of a normal AC rated contactor.


How many wires to control a mechanically held contactor?

A contactor is a type of switch. However this switch uses electricity to power an electromagnetic coil to switch on or off power. Hence a contactor needs 2 wires - A live/hot wire and a neutral wire. Generally these are connected across the A1 and A2 terminals of the contactor.


What is the voltage in a 2000 Ford Explorer?

Hi, The normal voltage to have the vehicule to properly operate has to be a minimum of 12.6 volts. When checking the voltage at the battery when the engine is running, except to have about 14.4-14.6 volts.


What is the difference between an definite purpose contactor and a lighting sontactor?

A definite purpose contactor is designed (and rated) for a specific load. So a lighting contactor is one example of a definite purpose contactor. A motor starter contactor is another example. So, a lighting contactor is a definite purpose contactor, but a definite purpose contactor is not necessarily a lighting contactor (it might be a motor starter, for instance).


What is a fvnr contactor?

An FVNR stands for Full Voltage Non Reversing


Definition of coil in contactor?

The coil in a "Contactor" is essentially an electromagnetic coil that provides the driving force to close the contacts in a Contactor. When the "Coil" is energized by a lower control voltage usually from some type of controller such as a PLC, the Normally-Open contactor will close or in the oposite case, the Normally-Closed contactor will open.