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Cat Man HHR 06-10-2019 01:37 PM
Originally Posted by donbrew (Post 867646)
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:

sleeper 06-10-2019 08:29 PM
Cool, like Wax on... Wax off..........

Cat Man HHR 06-11-2019 05:23 AM
Originally Posted by sleeper (Post 867688)
Cool, like Wax on... Wax off..........
:laughabov:laughabov:laughabov

Oldblue 06-11-2019 08:30 AM
More wax melt when hot then as it cools to solidify

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wax_thermostatic_element

Cat Man HHR 06-11-2019 03:10 PM
Originally Posted by Oldblue (Post 867708)
More wax melt when hot then as it cools to solidify
Did you watch the video I posted ?

Oldblue 06-11-2019 06:22 PM
No not yet. I’m not in a wifi area until next week, I only have 3G cell data. Sorry


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