islander238 Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 I came across this appliance today. SC for the electric heat comes in from underground and into this box and then on to the 100A 240V electric heat panel (separate SC for the house electrical). My question is, what is this brown box I'm looking at? I see it reads "Arrow Heat" model E on the left side, but I cannot identify it. Do any one of you what this appliance is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erby Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 Nope, but perhaps if there was a picture, someone might! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islander238 Posted June 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 My apologies... Click to Enlarge 86.9 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 I believe it says, "Arrow Hart," which is a manufacturer of electrical equipment. What you've got there is a magnetic contactor. It's designed to control heavy motor or heating loads but instead it's being used as a very expensive splice block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchofsc Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 Yes, its doing the work two wire nuts would. Interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 Can anyone identify those two connectors? I don't recall seeing them in electrical distributors before. Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carson2006 Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 A Burndy brand, insulated sleeve crimp connector. Commonly used with connecting service drops to SE conductors. Can be used pretty much anywhere I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islander238 Posted June 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 Thanks for the help guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islander238 Posted June 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 Could this be used for some sort of pump motor? I admit I have not seen this set up before. I was originally thrown off by the SC for the electric heat (just seeing it in the box). Panel had a breaker for the well pump, so this does not serve the well pump or sump. I could not find any other motor or device that might need this. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchofsc Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 Some bubba brought it home from work, and found a use for it. This is a three phase contactor commonly used in industrial applications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islander238 Posted July 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 Thanks again boys. As always, when I have to look something up or come here for input, I pass that information along to my clients. In this case, they wrote me a really nice review, so you all share in the credit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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