[RE-wrenches] Looking for remote controlled contactors

[Maverick Brown]

I’ll usually use  a 60 amp contactor with 240Vac coil. 

The generator powers the coil and opens the Normally Closed contacts disconnecting the grid tie inverter. 

Maverick Brown
Off-Grid Solar Commander since 2006
Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc.
 • Solar Commander Remote Power
 • SunFlow Systems Cathodic Protection 
maverick at mavericksolar.com
512-460-9825


> On Oct 11, 2022, at 11:26 AM, Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches <re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> I’m looking for suggestions on a remote control 60 amp contactor. It can either be true wireless or send a signal down an AC power line to open / close contact at the other end.
> 
> I’m trying to figure out a non-wired way to turn an AC coupled inverter off when the generator is running, as advised by outback and others.
> 
> All suggestions welcome thank you.
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