Author: Michael
Testing a Snapdisc at Home
Testing a Snapdisc Testing a snapdisc might sound like it would be difficult to do yourself, but you can actually do a simple test using less than $10 worth of items. Special equipment is required to test the specific temperature setting of a switch, but testing if the switch opens […]
Manual Reset or Automatic Reset
Manual Reset or Automatic Reset Click here to purchase an auto reset switch, and here to purchase a manual reset switch. Auto Reset Automatic reset switches are good for application where hitting a high or low temperature is not ideal, but also not cause for alarm. An example of this […]
Wiring a Snapdisc to a Heater – How to Guide
Wiring a snapdisc to a heater is a fairly straightforward process. This is useful to know how to do if your heater stops working due to a bad thermostat switch. To replace a switch, first you’ll need to open up your heater. Once the unit is open, find where the […]
Fixing A Space Heater
Fixing a space heater yourself can save you both the headache and cost of hiring someone else to repair it for you or buying a new unit. Fortunately, there are typically only a few things that can go wrong with a space heater. Most issues will be caused by the […]
Industrial Control Switch in a Control Panel
Industrial Control Switch Senasys manufactures industrial control switches that are typically used in control panels. An industrial control switch is much more durable and robust than a standard switch. Their functionality is highly customizable, which makes them ideal for applications where off the shelf switches won’t get the job done. […]
How to Determine What Snapdisc Mounting Style You Need
Snapdisc Mounting Style With snapdiscs, different applications will require a different snapdisc mounting style. Temperature switches can be installed in a variety of environments, and the right mounting bracket is needed to make sure that the switch is able to perform accurately. Even if a switch functions at the right […]
Heater Limit Switch
A heater limit switch is used to prevent a heater from reaching dangerous temperatures. While the purpose of a heater is to warm up an area, it is possible for a heater to get too hot. When this happens, this can cause a fire hazard. Luckily, that’s what a heater […]
Sauna Limit Switch
A Senasys manual reset switch works great as a sauna limit switch. Saunas use a heater, but it is possible for a heater to get too hot. When this happens, internal components can get damaged, which can result in expensive repairs. Luckily, there’s a way to have the heater shut […]
Snapdisc Acts as a Dishwasher High Limit Switch
Snapdisc thermostat switches are used in a variety of applications. One such application for a snapdisc is as a dishwasher high limit switch. The reason a dishwasher high limit switch exists is to shut the dishwasher off if the water temperature gets too high. You need hot water to clean […]
How to Determine the Part Number for your CMC Switch
CMC Micro-Switch CMC multi light controls are ideal for panel mount control systems. The four quadrant feedback lights and multi-position selector units provide the same functionality as a number of simpler switches but require much less panel space. The operating flexibility allows complex circuits to be setup with one switch […]
