Tag: Bi-Metal Snap Discs
How does a UL File Relate to your switch?
You may be wondering what a UL File even is and why it relates to your temperature, pressure, or other type of switch. UL (Underwriters Laboratories) is a company that tests products and makes sure that they are safe. If they find a product to be safe under reasonable use, […]
Hot Water Heater Powered by the Sun
It’s possible to build a water heater that is much more environmentally friendly than ones that use electricity or natural gas. A sun powered water heater is both eco and financially friendly. Water heaters typically use electricity or natural gas to heat the water. However, we recently had a customer […]
Temperature Tolerance of a Thermostat Switch
Measurements are never precise and the temperature tolerance is no exception. You will need to determine what range of temperatures are acceptable for your particular application. Even a ruler isn’t exactly 12 inches. If you take a measurement out to enough decimal places, you’ll find some level of variation from what […]
1/2″ vs. 3/4″ Bi-metal Disc
You may be wondering the difference in 1/2″ and a 3/4″ bi-metal Disc besides just the size. There are are more features that change when you go up or down in size. View the Senasys line of Bi-metal Discs. The size of the switch is actually referring to the size […]
When to Use Gold Plated Electrical Contacts
Manufacturers use many different types of metal on their plated electrical contacts such as gold, silver, or nickel. The type of metal that you use on a contact can affect the conductivity, its resistance to corrosion, and the type of weather it is able to withstand. Each metal has their […]
How to Fix a Water Heater
You may think that only a professional can fix a water heater. However, many times a quick change of the temperature switch is all that is needed. In this post, we’ll explain why water heaters have a temperature switch and how to replace it yourself! What is the role of […]
1/2″ Epoxy Sealed Thermostat Cross Reference
As an easy guide for you we have created this simple cross reference guide to help you find the 1/2″ epoxy sealed thermostat switch you need. If you have one of the part numbers listed below, simply match it to our part number. Give us a call for for more information […]
Snap Disc Thermostats
Fixed Temperature Thermostat Switches Bimetal Snap Disc Style Senasys manufactures a wide variety of bimetal, fixed temperature, snap disc thermostat switches. Available as a 3/4″ for a larger surface area giving you a more accurate response or 1/2″ surface area for those small spaces. Quality-engineered thermal sensors specifically designed for […]
What is bimetal anyway?
Bi-Metal Snap Disc Thermostats You’ll see the term bimetal used quite a bit on this website so we thought it would be a good idea to tell you exactly what that means in regards to our products. Give us a call for for more information or visit our online store to purchase. Our […]
Made in the USA
Senasys Switches are Made in the U.S.A. You don’t come across this too often anymore, which is why we are proud to say it, Senasys switches are made in the U.S.A. Senasys offers a variety of different switches including our thermostat switches, snap action micro switches, air, pressure and vacuum […]
