James Mcquade
Member
Hi all,
i have this project in which we have to replace an AB 400 amp contactor used as the panel power contactor that is 20+ years old with a new one, had to buy a 460 amp one, all we could get on short notice. we will be pressure crimping 4/0 lugs to the 4/0 thin strand flex wire and use (2) cables per phase going to the contactor and from the contactor to the main power rail to avoid any corrosion issues, i suggested using conductive paste on the connections and the boss has agreed. i will place the paste onto the wire and then into the lug to be crimped.
Also, what about using this paste in rigid conduit fittings.
Any bad experiences or comments?
thanks in advance,
james
i have this project in which we have to replace an AB 400 amp contactor used as the panel power contactor that is 20+ years old with a new one, had to buy a 460 amp one, all we could get on short notice. we will be pressure crimping 4/0 lugs to the 4/0 thin strand flex wire and use (2) cables per phase going to the contactor and from the contactor to the main power rail to avoid any corrosion issues, i suggested using conductive paste on the connections and the boss has agreed. i will place the paste onto the wire and then into the lug to be crimped.
Also, what about using this paste in rigid conduit fittings.
Any bad experiences or comments?
thanks in advance,
james