Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video Bryan Orr and Jim Fultz discuss The Contactor Reimagined w/ Copeland. Discover how Copeland's SureSwitch is revolutionizing HVAC contactors with cutting-edge technology that eliminates the problems we've dealt with for decades!
What You'll Learn:
Zero-Arc Technology - How light sensors and microprocessors eliminate electrical arcing by switching at the zero-crossing point of the AC sine wave
5X Longer Life - See the dramatic difference between traditional contactors after 300,000 cycles vs. Sure Switch after 1 million cycles
Multi-Voltage Flexibility - One contactor handles 24V, 110V, and 240V coil applications
Latching Technology - Eliminates chattering from brownouts, voltage drops, and undersized wire
100% Sealed Design - No more ant, lizard, or insect damage to contact points
Built-in Compressor Protection - Brownout protection, surge protection, and short cycle prevention
Key Features Covered:
Smart Technology: Light sensor detects arcing and adjusts timing automatically
Installation Tips: Proper mounting, wiring configurations, and crankcase heater connections
Blackout Recovery: Random start delay (0-90 seconds) prevents simultaneous startup of multiple units
Warranty Advantage: 10-year warranty vs. standard 1-year contactors
Perfect For:
Residential HVAC systems
Commercial refrigeration
Pool heaters
Ice machines
Any single-phase application
Why This Matters: Traditional contactors have been getting cheaper and less reliable over the decades. The Sure Switch brings us back to heavy-duty reliability while adding modern intelligence that solves the industry's biggest contactor problems.
Find out more about SureSwitch: hvacrschool.com/SureSwitch
HVAC school video on installing SureSwitch: youtube.com/watch?v=WjYmqfUWt64&t=72s
#HVACSchool #Copeland #SureSwitch #HVACTech #Contactor #HVACTraining #BryanOrr #HVACEducation
Read all the tech tips, take the quizzes, and find our handy calculators at hvacrschool.com or the HVAC School Mobile App on the Google Play Store (hvacrschool.com/play-store) or App Store (hvacrschool.com/app-store).
In this video Bryan Orr and Jim Fultz discuss The Contactor Reimagined w/ Copeland. Discover how Copeland's SureSwitch is revolutionizing HVAC contactors with cutting-edge technology that eliminates the problems we've dealt with for decades!
What You'll Learn:
Zero-Arc Technology - How light sensors and microprocessors eliminate electrical arcing by switching at the zero-crossing point of the AC sine wave
5X Longer Life - See the dramatic difference between traditional contactors after 300,000 cycles vs. Sure Switch after 1 million cycles
Multi-Voltage Flexibility - One contactor handles 24V, 110V, and 240V coil applications
Latching Technology - Eliminates chattering from brownouts, voltage drops, and undersized wire
100% Sealed Design - No more ant, lizard, or insect damage to contact points
Built-in Compressor Protection - Brownout protection, surge protection, and short cycle prevention
Key Features Covered:
Smart Technology: Light sensor detects arcing and adjusts timing automatically
Installation Tips: Proper mounting, wiring configurations, and crankcase heater connections
Blackout Recovery: Random start delay (0-90 seconds) prevents simultaneous startup of multiple units
Warranty Advantage: 10-year warranty vs. standard 1-year contactors
Perfect For:
Residential HVAC systems
Commercial refrigeration
Pool heaters
Ice machines
Any single-phase application
Why This Matters: Traditional contactors have been getting cheaper and less reliable over the decades. The Sure Switch brings us back to heavy-duty reliability while adding modern intelligence that solves the industry's biggest contactor problems.
Find out more about SureSwitch: hvacrschool.com/SureSwitch
HVAC school video on installing SureSwitch: youtube.com/watch?v=WjYmqfUWt64&t=72s
#HVACSchool #Copeland #SureSwitch #HVACTech #Contactor #HVACTraining #BryanOrr #HVACEducation
Read all the tech tips, take the quizzes, and find our handy calculators at hvacrschool.com or the HVAC School Mobile App on the Google Play Store (hvacrschool.com/play-store) or App Store (hvacrschool.com/app-store).
