Electric Heat

[islander238]

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?

[Erby]

Nope, but perhaps if there was a picture, someone might!

[islander238]

My apologies...

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[Jim Katen]

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.

[dutchofsc]

Yes, its doing the work two wire nuts would. Interesting.

[Marc]

Can anyone identify those two connectors? I don't recall seeing them in electrical distributors before.

Marc

[Carson2006]

A Burndy brand, insulated sleeve crimp connector. Commonly used with connecting service drops to SE conductors. Can be used pretty much anywhere I suppose.

[islander238]

Thanks for the help guys.

[islander238]

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?

[dutchofsc]

Some bubba brought it home from work, and found a use for it. This is a three phase contactor commonly used in industrial applications.

[islander238]

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.