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Tag: Sealed Bimetal Thermostat Controls

Differences in Wire Gauges

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 […]

Fixed Temperature Switches

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 […]

Electrical contact metal types

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 […]

Farm Animals Heated Water Bowl

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 […]

404 manual reset snap disc thermostat, Notched Bracket

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 […]

Wiring a Snapdisc to a Heater – How to GuideAutomatic Reset Thermal Switch, Automatic Reset Thermostat Switches, Epoxy Sealed Snap Disc Thermostats, High Limit Thermostat Switches, Sealed Bimetal Thermostat Controls

Wiring a snapdisc to a heater is a fairly straightforward process. This is useful to know how to do if your heater stops working due to a bad thermostat switch. To replace a switch, first you’ll need to open up your heater. Once the unit is open, find where the […]

Fixing A Space Heater

Fixing a space heater yourself can save you both the headache and cost of hiring someone else to repair it for you or buying a new unit. Fortunately, there are typically only a few things that can go wrong with a space heater. Most issues will be caused by the […]

Epoxy Sealed Thermostat Switch

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 […]

Heater Limit Switch

A heater limit switch is used to prevent a heater from reaching dangerous temperatures. While the purpose of a heater is to warm up an area, it is possible for a heater to get too hot. When this happens, this can cause a fire hazard. Luckily, that’s what a heater […]

sauna limit switch

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 […]