Is it possible to use one AC contactor to run multiple motors at one time?

Yes, provide separate overloads for each motor and size the contactor according to total Hp and FLA of all the motors added together.
PLEASE NOTE: This is allowed by the NEC only under specific circumstances. Also, we will not provide equipment with multiple overloads due to UL listing requirements.

CTA-ID : 2050252

FA127859 | 06-Aug-2012 | Application

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