A single shot thermostat switch is designed to work only once. They are sometimes used in applications where the manufacturer doesn’t want to the end user to try and make repairs to a system. However, this can be inconvenient if you’re an end user! Luckily, there is a way to reset a single shot thermostat.
The switch won’t reset under normal circumstances, but it can be reset using extreme cold. The best way to do this is by using dry ice, which can be found at your local Walmart. The switch needs to get down to about -40°F to reset, so regular ice isn’t nearly cold enough. Just remember to be careful when handling dry ice, as it has a temperature of below -100°F. Be sure to NEVER touch the dry ice with your bare hands. Hold the dry ice to the switch until you hear a snap, and your switch will be ready to use again. It’s easy as that!
For more information about dry ice, take a look at this article. For more details about our single shot thermostat switches, go here.
Single Shot Snap Disc Thermostats
Senasys designs and manufactures snap disc thermostat switches. Senasys switches are UL and CUL Recognized. Our single shot thermostat switches are made in the United States and our direct customer service would be happy to help you find the right switch for your application. Senasys single shot thermostats are rated up to 40 amps (with a resistive load) at 120VAC or 240VAC for 1 Cycle. Our 2541 single shot snap disc thermostats have a temperature range of 125-350°F (52-177°C).
To view our single shot thermostat switches, take a look at this webpage.
For more information about our products, look at our catalog or contact our direct support at 715-831-6353.
