Swaping F&R handle with contactor

fishb8 · 02-08-2011, 08:55 AM

I stole this topic from PQ forums, but there is more traffic on this forum
http://www.plumquick.com/forum/ez-go...the-fr-handle/

How many have replaced your F&R switch/handle/arm with a contactor? seems like this will free up some room under the seat for 8 batteries.
What is the down side/up side?

Thanks,

ChevyRacing75 · 02-08-2011, 08:57 AM

I got the parts I just have to do the install. Thats the exact reason I am doing it. Free up space

fishb8 · 02-08-2011, 09:04 AM

Chevy,
mind telling me what parts you got?

ChevyRacing75 · 02-08-2011, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishb8

Chevy,
mind telling me what parts you got?

just a electric FNR switch and the 24v contactor thing. I just need to wire it up

fishb8 · 02-08-2011, 09:14 AM

I worry about the 24v draw. is this a continous draw?

Let me know how it goes.

ChevyRacing75 · 02-08-2011, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishb8

I worry about the 24v draw. is this a continous draw?

Let me know how it goes.

I dont know. Im a little nervous about hooking it up to be honest. I dont want to fry anything lol. I may just have someone come over and help me or wait till another event when there is someone smarter then me around

fishb8 · 02-08-2011, 09:25 AM

Thats one reason I posted on here(no offense to Bling,Bling), but I would like more than one experience and opinion.

scottyb · 02-08-2011, 09:36 AM

24v is the activation circuit, It uses 24v to draw the contacts together and make the connection or contact as it is called. This is the same way your present 36v or 48v solenoid operates. You do not need to worry about any unusual draw.

fishb8 · 02-08-2011, 09:40 AM

Thanks Scottyb,
I guess the confusing part to me is the 24v contactor is used to activate the 36v or 48v solenoid. is that right?

Also, do you see any down side to this setup, or up side?

scottyb · 02-08-2011, 09:46 AM

Contactors and solenoid work in the same principle they current to create a magnetic field which pulls the contacts together. The contacts make / break the circuit. That is the big amperage, 48v or 72v whatever you are running. The activation circuit is in this case 24v which is being used to "activate" the switch only. Once the switch is activated the big voltage runs thru the contacts.... all solenoids work in this manner.

I hope this helps.

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02-08-2011, 08:55 AM	#1
fishb8 Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 539	Swaping F&R handle with contactor I stole this topic from PQ forums, but there is more traffic on this forum http://www.plumquick.com/forum/ez-go...the-fr-handle/ How many have replaced your F&R switch/handle/arm with a contactor? seems like this will free up some room under the seat for 8 batteries. What is the down side/up side? Thanks,

02-08-2011, 08:57 AM	#2
ChevyRacing75 Maybe This Weekend :) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake Norman, NC Posts: 6,411	Re: Swaping F&R handle with contactor I got the parts I just have to do the install. Thats the exact reason I am doing it. Free up space

02-08-2011, 09:04 AM	#3
fishb8 Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 539	Re: Swaping F&R handle with contactor Chevy, mind telling me what parts you got?

02-08-2011, 09:14 AM	#5
fishb8 Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 539	Re: Swaping F&R handle with contactor I worry about the 24v draw. is this a continous draw? Let me know how it goes.

02-08-2011, 09:25 AM	#7
fishb8 Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 539	Re: Swaping F&R handle with contactor Thats one reason I posted on here(no offense to Bling,Bling), but I would like more than one experience and opinion.

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02-08-2011, 09:36 AM	#8
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,406	Re: Swaping F&R handle with contactor 24v is the activation circuit, It uses 24v to draw the contacts together and make the connection or contact as it is called. This is the same way your present 36v or 48v solenoid operates. You do not need to worry about any unusual draw.

02-08-2011, 09:40 AM	#9
fishb8 Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 539	Re: Swaping F&R handle with contactor Thanks Scottyb, I guess the confusing part to me is the 24v contactor is used to activate the 36v or 48v solenoid. is that right? Also, do you see any down side to this setup, or up side?

02-08-2011, 09:46 AM	#10
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,406	Re: Swaping F&R handle with contactor Contactors and solenoid work in the same principle they current to create a magnetic field which pulls the contacts together. The contacts make / break the circuit. That is the big amperage, 48v or 72v whatever you are running. The activation circuit is in this case 24v which is being used to "activate" the switch only. Once the switch is activated the big voltage runs thru the contacts.... all solenoids work in this manner. I hope this helps. http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/misc.php?do=donate

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