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Bob Chilcoat
 
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Default Solid-State Relay instead of a contactor?

I am building a new compressor from a salvaged C-H tank and other parts, the
99.99 5 hp pump from HF, and a new 5 hp, 1 ph motor. The new motor is too
much of a load for the pressure switch. I can get a contactor from Ebay,
but I can also get some 25-amp solid-state relays a lot cheaper. Anyone
have any thoughts on this option? The motor has built-in overload
protection, so that's not a strong consideration.

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Bob (Chief Pilot, White Knuckle Airways)