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Old Jun 10, 2019 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by donbrew
Wax is the motor in a t-stat. When it melts it expands opening the T-stat opens. For it to fail closed the wax has to disappear from the capsule.
Thank you. I know how to test one but never knew about the wax.
For your enjoyment viewing:
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Old Jun 10, 2019 | 08:29 PM
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Cool, like Wax on... Wax off..........
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Old Jun 11, 2019 | 05:23 AM
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Originally Posted by sleeper
Cool, like Wax on... Wax off..........
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Old Jun 11, 2019 | 08:30 AM
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More wax melt when hot then as it cools to solidify

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wax_thermostatic_element
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Old Jun 11, 2019 | 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Oldblue
More wax melt when hot then as it cools to solidify
Did you watch the video I posted ?
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Old Jun 11, 2019 | 06:22 PM
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No not yet. I’m not in a wifi area until next week, I only have 3G cell data. Sorry
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