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title: "Packard C240B Packard Contactor 2 Pole 40 Amps 120 Coil Voltage"
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# 40 Amps heavy-duty current 2 Pole reliable switching 120V coil voltage power Packard C240B Packard Contactor 2 Pole 40 Amps 120 Coil Voltage

**Brand:** packard
**Price:** 252 Lei
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Elevate your electrical game with Packard’s powerhouse contactor!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Packard C240B Packard Contactor 2 Pole 40 Amps 120 Coil Voltage by packard
- **How much does it cost?** 252 Lei with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- packard enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted packard brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Built to Last:** Over 1000 cycles tested with flawless operation—durability you can trust.
- • **Robust 120V Coil:** Strong coil voltage guarantees consistent activation every time.
- • **Dual-Pole Precision:** Two poles ensure stable, efficient circuit control for complex setups.
- • **Powerhouse Performance:** Handles up to 40 Amps FLA for demanding loads without breaking a sweat.
- • **Versatile Compatibility:** Easily integrates with remote switches and Z-Wave automation for smart control.

## Overview

The Packard C240B is a 2-pole contactor rated for 40 Amps with a 120V coil voltage, designed for reliable, heavy-duty switching in industrial and home automation applications. Compact and durable, it supports frequent cycling and integrates seamlessly with remote control systems, making it ideal for managing motors, heaters, and other high-load devices.

## Description

Contactor 2 Pole 40 Amps 120 Coil Voltage

Review: Absolutely great for a Dust collector remote switch! :) - It does exactly what it was supposed to do. When 120v AC power it put through the "sides" of the contactor it closes and connects the circuit. My dust collector draws, according the manual, 20 amps on start up and runs at 15. However my local test claims 20 through out. It does not trip the 20amp circuit breaker. Before noting this and reading well enough I tried a remote control outlet to switch it on and off. Fried it instantly. I was very disappointed. So I got a heavy duty one for a dust collect and it also fried instantly. Turned out the heavy duty was good for 15 amps. That was the reason that I checked it out much more thoroughly. At 40 amps this was capable of carrying so much more than was needed I knew it would burn out. Tis was used to produce a remote controlled dust collector switch. I used the "Woods 32555 Outdoor Remote Control Outlet Converter Kit" as the remote control and the switching element. The remote had a little ring on it that make it easy to add a carabiner. It also had a short cord which normally I think I would have found annoying but for this application was perfect. Add a 25' 12 gauge extension cord and a 6' very cheap green christmas light extension cord and I was all set. Well I also used standard 1/4" blade connectors from Home Depot. < $3 for a pack of 30 I think... I needed 7 total because I messed one up. I cut about 8" off of the end of the cord, was connected to the "sides" of the contactor and then "plugged" into the remote. I used the power cable from the remote receiver/socket to connect to the same side of the contactor as the power-in from the extension cord. So it is powered whenever the cord is plugged in whether the contactor is engaged or not. Then power out from the contact goes to the rest of the 12 gauge extension cord. While the above explanation is perhaps not a review of just the contactor itself it might prove valuable to some. So let me summarize it a bit. I am not an electrician but I was able to do all of this construction in about 30 total minutes. The contactor was very made and very easy to deal with. The fit and finish were perfect for what I was doing. This is switched on and off dozens of times a day over the last 3 months, probably a 1000 total cycles by now, and everything is working perfectly. I would highly recommend this for any type of application or problem like I have having.
Review: Great product, great price - I bought several of these to use with zwave switches to automate the hot water heaters. Havn;t gotten around to that but just used the first one of these to control a new Salt chlorinator on the pool. It worked perfectly and if your wire size exceeds what you feel safe putting a solderless connector on, the spades on the contact point can be removed and the screws used. No issues installing, Coil is nice and strong and contacts have a nice solid, satisfying click when activated.

## Features

- Contactor 2 Pole 40 Amps 120 Coil Voltage
- Hertz 50/60
- Amp Ratings: 40 FLA 50 RES
- Is battery required: false

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004Z0RLL2 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #53,258 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #33 in Motor Contactors |
| Date First Available | May 3, 2011 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 10.2 ounces |
| Item model number | C240B |
| Manufacturer | Packard |
| Product Dimensions | 3.5 x 2.6 x 2.28 inches |

## Images

![Packard C240B Packard Contactor 2 Pole 40 Amps 120 Coil Voltage - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61bp76QtsEL.jpg)
![Packard C240B Packard Contactor 2 Pole 40 Amps 120 Coil Voltage - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81OXIO+-K1L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: what kind of flyback diode should I use for this relay?**
A: Flyback diode?
For 120 AC?
Why do you think that’s necessary?

**Q: 120 power at activator on sides (checked, good). Power going in at both terminals (ckeck, good) no power coming out (checked)  No audible click.**
A: Probably needs replacement.

**Q: Every few weeks it will not turn the pump on so I have to shut the breaker off and on, then it works again for a while. Is it a defective cotactor?**
A: It may help you to put a voltmeter across the 120V terminals and see if the contractor is getting power to activate it (do this at a time when it’s acting up). If you see voltage there, the contractor is intermittently faulty. However, that’s rather unlikely, they either work or they don’t.
Are you sure your load (the equipment the contractor is activating) is not overloading the circuit and tripping the breaker? Turning the breaker off then back on will “reset the breaker”. 
Just a thought.

**Q: How much current does it take to hold the contractor closed?**
A: The coil is rated @ 120 vac 50/60 hz.
Coil current is unspecified.
Probably < .5 amps, most likely < .2.
Measure it if you have to know.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely great for a Dust collector remote switch! :)
*by T***N on September 16, 2014*

It does exactly what it was supposed to do. When 120v AC power it put through the "sides" of the contactor it closes and connects the circuit. My dust collector draws, according the manual, 20 amps on start up and runs at 15. However my local test claims 20 through out. It does not trip the 20amp circuit breaker. Before noting this and reading well enough I tried a remote control outlet to switch it on and off. Fried it instantly. I was very disappointed. So I got a heavy duty one for a dust collect and it also fried instantly. Turned out the heavy duty was good for 15 amps. That was the reason that I checked it out much more thoroughly. At 40 amps this was capable of carrying so much more than was needed I knew it would burn out. Tis was used to produce a remote controlled dust collector switch. I used the "Woods 32555 Outdoor Remote Control Outlet Converter Kit" as the remote control and the switching element. The remote had a little ring on it that make it easy to add a carabiner. It also had a short cord which normally I think I would have found annoying but for this application was perfect. Add a 25' 12 gauge extension cord and a 6' very cheap green christmas light extension cord and I was all set. Well I also used standard 1/4" blade connectors from Home Depot. < $3 for a pack of 30 I think... I needed 7 total because I messed one up. I cut about 8" off of the end of the cord, was connected to the "sides" of the contactor and then "plugged" into the remote. I used the power cable from the remote receiver/socket to connect to the same side of the contactor as the power-in from the extension cord. So it is powered whenever the cord is plugged in whether the contactor is engaged or not. Then power out from the contact goes to the rest of the 12 gauge extension cord. While the above explanation is perhaps not a review of just the contactor itself it might prove valuable to some. So let me summarize it a bit. I am not an electrician but I was able to do all of this construction in about 30 total minutes. The contactor was very made and very easy to deal with. The fit and finish were perfect for what I was doing. This is switched on and off dozens of times a day over the last 3 months, probably a 1000 total cycles by now, and everything is working perfectly. I would highly recommend this for any type of application or problem like I have having.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product, great price
*by A***T on June 4, 2018*

I bought several of these to use with zwave switches to automate the hot water heaters. Havn;t gotten around to that but just used the first one of these to control a new Salt chlorinator on the pool. It worked perfectly and if your wire size exceeds what you feel safe putting a solderless connector on, the spades on the contact point can be removed and the screws used. No issues installing, Coil is nice and strong and contacts have a nice solid, satisfying click when activated.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works as it should.
*by C***R on July 13, 2020*

I used this to build a smart water heater timer/controller. I had an older mechanical water heater timer, that had failed after many years of reliable use. I wanted to add a smart controller to this, but there does not seem to be one that is ready made for this purpose. I decided to try one of these smart relay switches to control a contactor which controls the power to the water heater. I installed the smart relay switch, a 220v 40a contactor w/110v coil, and a terminal strip into the same box the old mechanical timer was in, and it works like a charm. Now I can add timers using the smart app, and also use voice control with my Amazon echo to turn the water off and on. It would be nice if someone made one of these complete and ready to install. But it's nice that I could build this for under $35. That's about half of what the mechanical timer would have cost to replace, and not I have smart control of it.

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