Tag: Sealed Bimetal Thermostat Controls
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
