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    Snap-Acting Thermostats

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Thermostats. Snap-Acting Thermostats.
    Also known as snap discs, these thermostats switch on cooling systems or switch off heating systems when equipment gets too hot. Each thermostat has five temperature options for switch activation; choose the one that best suits your application.
    Unlike heat-actuated switches, these thermostats reset automatically, saving you the effort of replacing a melted fusible link. To calculate their reset temperature, subtract their differential temperature from the temperature you set them at. For example, a thermostat set at 100° F with a 20° F differential will reset at 80° F.
    Close Switch at Temperature Setting—Normally closed thermostats are also known as high-limit thermostats—they turn off at a set temperature. They’re often used with electric water heaters, stoves, and furnaces.
    Open Switch at Temperature Setting—Normally open thermostats are also known as low-limit thermostats—they turn on at a set temperature. They’re good for use with fans and blowers.
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    Temp. Setting, ° F
    Max. Temp. Differential,
    ° F
    Switch
    Designation
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Voltage, V AC
    Current,
    amp
    Wire Connection
    Terminal
    Size
    Face
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Hole Diameter
    (No. of)
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Each
    Close Switch at Temperature Setting
    90, 100, 110, 120, 13020SPST
    1 Off
    120, 24025Quick-Disconnect Terminal1/4"
    3/4"1 3/4"2"1 3/8"3/16" (2)No0000000000000
    140, 150, 160, 170, 18020SPST
    1 Off
    120, 24025Quick-Disconnect Terminal1/4"
    3/4"1 3/4"2"1 3/8"3/16" (2)No000000000000
     
    Open Switch at Temperature Setting
    135, 145, 155, 165, 17520SPST
    1 On
    120, 24025Quick-Disconnect Terminal1/4"
    3/4"1 3/4"2"1 3/8"3/16" (2)No000000000000
    135, 145, 155, 165, 17540SPST
    1 On
    120, 24025Quick-Disconnect Terminal1/4"
    3/4"1 3/4"2"1 3/8"3/16" (2)No000000000000
    175, 185, 195, 205, 21540SPST
    1 On
    120, 24025Quick-Disconnect Terminal1/4"
    3/4"1 3/4"2"1 3/8"3/16" (2)No000000000000
    210, 220, 230, 240, 25040SPST
    1 On
    120, 24025Quick-Disconnect Terminal1/4"
    3/4"1 3/4"2"1 3/8"3/16" (2)No000000000000
    250, 260, 270, 280, 29040SPST
    1 On
    120, 24025Quick-Disconnect Terminal1/4"
    3/4"1 3/4"2"1 3/8"3/16" (2)No000000000000
     
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