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Contactor (3 Pole,30 Amp,240V) for Pitco Part# P5045357
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Contactor (3 Pole,30 Amp,240V) for Pitco Part# P5045357
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The Pitco Contactor (3 Pole,30 Amp,240V) is a direct replacement three-pole electrical contactor for Pitco commercial electric fryers, switching 240V power to the high-wattage immersion heating elements under direction from the temperature controller or thermostat. Rated at 30 amps per pole, it provides the robust, repeated-switching capacity needed to cycle high-current resistive loads throughout the frying day without the contact degradation that would occur in a lower-rated switch. Using the correct contactor ensures the proper coil voltage, pole configuration, and current rating for the specific Pitco electric fryer model.

Over time, contactor contacts wear and develop pitting from the repeated arcing that occurs each time the heating element circuit is opened or closed, eventually leading to high-resistance contacts that cause overheating, erratic element cycling, or complete failure of the contactor to close. A failed contactor leaves one or more heating elements inoperative, reducing the fryer's heating capacity and extending recovery time between batches. Replacing the worn contactor with the Pitco-compatible 3-pole, 30-amp, 240V unit restores full element switching capacity and reliable temperature regulation.

Replacement requires de-energizing the fryer at the main disconnect, accessing the electrical compartment, and transferring the wiring connections from the old contactor to the new unit in the same configuration. It is recommended to replace the contactor whenever contact pitting is visible, the contactor fails to energize the elements reliably, or excessive heat at the contactor terminals is detected. Pairing contactor replacement with an inspection of the connected wiring terminals for heat damage and a test of the heating element resistance values ensures the complete electrical system is in sound condition.
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Product Specs

Voltage (V)

208/240V

Frequency (Hz)

60Hz

Phase

3Ph

Amps (A)

30A

Warranty

120-day warranty

SKU

105273

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