HID rated latching contactor ideas?

[tortuga]

I have herd that a mechanical latching relay is better for HID lighting circuits than a regular general purpose contactor.
I am looking for an economical latching 2 pole and or 3 pole contactor for use on a 20A HID lighting circuit.

 

[HotConductor]

If it's a non-critical application, you can get away with a definite purpose contactor. You don't have high inrush currents with hid lighting. For a 20 amp circuit I would recommend a 30 amp rating on the contactor.

 

[stevebea]

I have herd that a mechanical latching relay is better for HID lighting circuits than a regular general purpose contactor.
I am looking for an economical latching 2 pole and or 3 pole contactor for use on a 20A HID lighting circuit.

A definite purpose contactor is the most economical way to go. You can expect to pay alot more for mechanicaly held lighting contactor. Another consideration is switching, are you planning on 2 or 3 wire control?

 

[tortuga]

Thanks all!
I used a EATON definite purpose 30A rated on the 20A circuit.

 

[Cow]

We've had pretty good success using Allen Bradley IEC 100-C* series contactors.

 

[mtfallsmikey]

We've had pretty good success using Allen Bradley IEC 100-C* series contactors.

My buildings have C/H contactors for all HID lighting.