thermostat failure on electric heaters
Four electric fan type heaters, now with dead / unreliable thermostats. All different brands and models. Do all the thermostats come from a single factory in China? Is RV travel damaging the the...
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You can still get bi-metallic thermostats that are rated to switch line voltage (240 actually). Why not try to adapt one of those?
EDIT:
Quick look finds Honeywell T498. rated 22A@240V. Ought to be able to handle 1500W heater no problem. Can get creative with various mounting options.
Or this:
Manufacturer Selco
Mfr Part # OA-70
Description Thermostat; 1/2 in Disc; Auto-Reset; Open on Rise; Open at 70 F; Close at 50 F
15A@250V
EDIT:
Quick look finds Honeywell T498. rated 22A@240V. Ought to be able to handle 1500W heater no problem. Can get creative with various mounting options.
Or this:
Manufacturer Selco
Mfr Part # OA-70
Description Thermostat; 1/2 in Disc; Auto-Reset; Open on Rise; Open at 70 F; Close at 50 F
15A@250V
