I need to replace a single pole contactor on a Carrier heat pump.
Though I find single pole contactors with equivalent electrical specs, I also find a 300%+ variation in cost.
A contactor that actually has one of the two Carrier Brand numbers on it is the highest priced.
Is this a case of OEM versus aftermarket manufacturer or is there an aspect of the contactor required specs I am missing?
From experience on other machines I do not find OEM to be the gold standard.
Is a single pole contactor a single pole contactor?
Can I assume different suppliers contactors will have higher and lower number of switch count life spans?
Thank you
Though I find single pole contactors with equivalent electrical specs, I also find a 300%+ variation in cost.
A contactor that actually has one of the two Carrier Brand numbers on it is the highest priced.
Is this a case of OEM versus aftermarket manufacturer or is there an aspect of the contactor required specs I am missing?
From experience on other machines I do not find OEM to be the gold standard.
Is a single pole contactor a single pole contactor?
Can I assume different suppliers contactors will have higher and lower number of switch count life spans?
Thank you