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Xringer · 08-26-15, 10:17 AM

I purchased a golf kart contactor and it lasted a while..
But, when the contacts started getting a little resistive,
it started heating up and eventually melted the nylon(?) insulators..

What I need is a contactor rated for EV use..

But those cost more than I want to pay.. Yeah, I'm cheap..

08-26-15, 10:17 AM	#69
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	I purchased a golf kart contactor and it lasted a while.. But, when the contacts started getting a little resistive, it started heating up and eventually melted the nylon(?) insulators.. What I need is a contactor rated for EV use.. But those cost more than I want to pay.. Yeah, I'm cheap.. __________________ My hobby is installing & trying to repair mini-splits EPA 608 Type 1 Technician Certification ~ 5 lbs or less..