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Old 03-26-2008, 08:44 AM   #7 (permalink)
TomEV
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I use a resistor across the contactor HV points, and a diode for the control coil. Not sure of the real benefit, but I installed them per the manual. The resistor they call for is fairly high wattage, and is one of the rectangular 1 1/2" ceramic types. Diodes are easier to come by.
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