Tag: Epoxy Sealed Snap Disc Thermostats
Differences in Wire Gauges
Why do the differences in wire gauges matter? Simple, using too thin of a wire could easily cause a fire. All wires have a maximum electrical rating and going beyond that rating causes the wire to heat up . This excess heat can ignite the insulation on the wire. It […]
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 […]
Snap Disc Quick Connect Vs. Screw Terminals
The type of Snap Disc terminal connection you use will vary from application to application but the wrong type of snap disc terminal could cause a connection to come loose, especially in an application with vibration. Wikipedia states that “A terminal is the point at which a conductor from a component, device or network comes to an […]
Preventing Frozen Pipes
Preventing frozen pipes can help you avoid a lot of damage. Most households in colder climates are aware that a pipe freezing is one of the worst issues a homeowner has to deal with. Water expands as it freezes putting a great amount of pressure on whatever is containing it. No […]
The Easy Way to Repair Your Farm Animals Heated Water Bowl
When your farm animals’ heated water bowl goes out in the winter seasons, it can be a stressful situation. Luckily, a quick change of the snap disc can fix this common issue. There is no need to hire a repair man! Purchase your water bowl snap disc replacement here. The […]
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 […]
