Author: Michael
Replacing a PTY Switch
Out PTY Push-Pull switches can be found in a variety of industrial settings. However, we are not able to provide a direct replacement to some variations of the PTY switch due to the fact that some variations use a transformer that we no longer have in stock. We do still […]
Snap Disc Freeze Protection Thermostats & Suds
A common application use for Senasys snap disc thermostats is freeze protection. We received a new application from a car wash company, who need a way to insure their equipment doesn’t freeze. They need to make sure the temperature is high enough in the bill boxes and automated cashier to […]
Panel Mount Temperature Control in Production Line
During the research and development phase for the digital temperature switch, we had a new application brought to us which allowed Senasys to pair a thermocouple with the temperature controller rather than our standard RTD sensor. A production line uses a hot brander to stamp cover plates (figure 1). As […]
How To Choose Which Switch Is Best For You?
Which Switch is Best for You? Senasys manufacturers a large variety of switches for HVAC systems, including our TC Switch (Firestat), bulb and capillary thermostat, bi-metal switches and micro snap action switches. Temperature HVAC Switches Senasys manufactures a wide array of temperature switches for HVAC systems including bulb and capillary […]
Coffee Maker Thermostat Replacement Guide
Replacing the thermostat(s) in your coffee maker couldn’t be easier. In this article, you will discover how our snap disc and capillary thermostats can be used as replacements and a few tips on how to repair your coffee maker. Keep in mind, the size and price of your coffee maker […]
Thermostat Switch Effects Car Horn Repair
Freeze Protecting Thermostat Switch Horn on a car was going off in the middle of the night caused by below-freezing temperatures. The horn sounds constantly under cold conditions, estimated below 25° F, until the fuse blows. That fuse is rated at 15 amps and can run for many minutes, depending on the […]
Thermal Paste Improves Efficiency of Heat Transfer
Thermal paste, thermal grease, thermal gel, thermal compound, heat paste, heat sink compound– call it what you will. TSTP-S3 – Operating Temperature: -40°C to 200°C (-40°F to 392°F) Though the surface of your newly purchased thermostat switch seems smooth, it’s not. Same goes for that pipe or housing that you’re […]
Thermal Switch Retrofitted for Ovens
2511 Series Automatic Reset Thermal Switch February turned out to be the ‘alter your oven’ month. A customer from FL called in after many attempts to find a replacement thermal switch for his oven. The old switch was 1/2” but he had such trouble locating them that he wasn’t dissuaded by […]
Cooling Fans for TV Cabinet in RV
Thermal Switch Controls Auxiliary Cooling Fans Thermal Switch (thermostat) specs: 2570F108-665 (Close 105°F, Open 95°F) Thermal switches used in conjunction with cooling fans are useful in protecting electronics. R.B. from Baton Rouge, LA used on of our sealed temperature switches to protect the TV in his motorhome. He drives a […]
Solar Powered Flood Lights
Thermal Switch Reduces Energy Thermal switch specs: 2570F068-640 (Close by 35°F, Open by 25°F) W.K. of Laramie, WY is using one of our sealed thermal switches to reduce depletion of battery charge at freezing temperatures in a solar lighting system. Two 10-watt LEDs, mounted from a solar panel, flood the entry […]
