When you're choosing a replacement contactor for a condenser or compressor, two units often come up side by side in the relays, contactors, and industrial switches aisle. Both are new, both use a 24V coil, and both fit the same 30-amp switching class. The real fork in the road is pole count. The CGELE 2-pole unit cuts both sides of the line, while the Packard PR4013 switches only one pole. That difference determines which one belongs in your setup. Choosing by pole count first makes the decision much clearer than choosing by price alone.
Quick verdict
If your circuit is wired for a 2-pole contactor, the CGELE at $19.01 is the straightforward pick. If you need a 1-pole replacement, the $27.59 Packard PR4013 is the more self-contained option. The real decision is pole count rather than raw capacity.
At a glance
| Product | Poles | Coil | Inductive / Resistive Amps | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGELE 2 Pole Air Conditioner Contactor | 2 | 24VAC, 50/60Hz | 30A / 40A | USD 19.01 |
| Packard PR4013 1 Pole 30A Contactor | 1 | 24V | 30A / 40A | USD 27.59 |
Both contactors carry a 40A resistive rating alongside the 30A inductive rating, so current capacity alone won't separate them. The practical separation is pole count and what comes in the box.
Where each product wins
The CGELE wins when your condenser or compressor circuit requires both legs to be interrupted. Its 2-pole design matches that wiring directly, and it delivers the 2-pole function in a single component.
The Packard PR4013 wins when the system is wired for a single-pole contactor. It includes spade terminals, comes with class B insulation, and meets U.L. Bulletin No. 508 specifications for industrial control equipment up to 600 VAC.
Product notes
CGELE 2 Pole Air Conditioner Contactor
This CGELE contactor is built around a 2-pole switching path, which suits circuits where both sides of the line are interrupted. The silver alloy contacts resist oxidation, the coil uses purple copper wire, and the terminals are all copper. The housing is flame-retardant and the base has pre-drilled screw holes for mounting, and wiring can be done with spade terminals for quick connections. The two-pole format also keeps both switching points in a single component, which simplifies the wiring layout. Choose it when the condenser or compressor circuit needs both sides of the line interrupted, because the 2-pole design matches that wiring layout directly. The trade-off is that it serves 2-pole wiring; a single-pole application would call for a different contactor.
Packard PR4013 1 Pole Contactor
The Packard PR4013 is a 1-pole contactor with class B insulation and spade terminals included. Including the spade terminals saves you from sourcing connectors separately. It is listed as a replacement for Honeywell DP1030A5013 and meets U.L. Bulletin No. 508 specifications for devices up to 600 VAC. The metal and plastic construction is paired with a single-pole design that suits control circuits switching just one side of the line. Pick it when your equipment is wired for a 1-pole contactor and you want the terminal connections included rather than sourced separately. The limitation is that one pole cannot switch both legs, so it won't cover 2-pole or 3-pole installations.
Final choice by use case
- Need a 2-pole contactor for a condenser or compressor circuit? Choose the CGELE 2 Pole Air Conditioner Contactor.
- Need a 1-pole replacement with included spade terminals? Choose the Packard PR4013.
