Motor Starters

[vguard296]

I had the last Cutler Hammer starter go bad Friday - Model AE16CN0. Spare on the shelf was shot. I am looking online and these things seem to go for $500-$1000 used.

Any suggestions for where to source a replacement, or how to crosswalk my original unit to todays model? I spent $250 for a new Eaton starter back in the fall and thought it was reasonable, but struggling to match up to a replacement.

 

[MEP001]

Does it need to be the type with the heater strips? Can you switch to a modern version with a thermal overload?

 

[vguard296]

I believe I do? Can't say for certain. I know just enough about electrical to be dangerous and keep the place running. I have two other stands that are thermals, so I believe this one is heater strips.

Here is a pic of the cabinet - I took the bad one home to track it down, but otherwise identical to the other three.

 

[MEP001]

So this is for your self serve bays? Any reason why they need to be 18 amps?

 

[Greg Pack]

Are you trying to find an exact replacement? Any manufacturer is going to have what you need. I bought some fuji contactors and overloads from automation direct for my blowers, should cost $100ish per bay or less for what you need if you don't need an exact match.

 

[GoBuckeyes]

Here is a set up...3 poles, 18 amps, 24vac coil...$53. If you don't need 18 amps, size down.

Contactor
IC330-18S-10-AC24, Contactor, 18A, 3 Pole, 1NO Aux, Coil: 24VAC, 60Hz | FactoryMation

Protector
IOL-25S-023, Thermal Overload, 3 Pole, 15-23A | FactoryMation

 

[xcite]

if you get the proper size and ratings you can go to a different brand easy enough.

reasonable supplier

https://www.automationdirect.com

 

[Randy]

We use a 3 phase definite purpose motor contactor with a 24 volt AC coil, nothing fancy it just works, we’ve been using these for 40 years. Something like this https://www.automationdirect.com/ad...purpose_contactors_(25_to_60_amp)/wdp30-3l-24 I replace about 1 every 10 years or so.

 

[vguard296]

Appreciate the feedback. Im just running 3HP/3PH motors on this one and they dont need 18 amps. Ill size down.

 

[MEP001]

I use Siemens parts 3RT20241AC20 (Contactor) and 3RU21261KB0 (Thermal overload), good for up to 5 HP motors. You should be able to find the pair for under $80. I mount them on DIN rail.

 

[Keno]

What went bad? Those contactors and other parts for that motor starter can be had pretty cheap used in good condition on ebay. Under eaton brand now, same fitment

 

[vguard296]

Pretty sure it was the hammer. Tried to get it apart and it didnt come easy.