AI strikes again.

[Naysayer]

I don’t have as much electronics equip & tools as most Members but, it’s a lot. So when the relatively new Garment Steamer stops working, it looks funny if I can’t fix it. I need a thermal switch & all I need do is find one. Illegible Part # no help from Pur.

So I try AI for the 2nd time. There’s hundreds of switches. AI requested the make, model, etc. AI then searched eBay based on specs collected.

I have too much time into this steamer and AI is starting to make sense. Am I late to Co-Pilot for finding parts? It’s more helpful than I imagined. ‘Parts apprehension’ always. Making sense here?

 

[AudioShockwav]

Is it this model?
Might be something to help.

73
Jeff

 

[AudioShockwav]

Looks like his is 250 volts, 10 amp, 150°
I assume °c
Two wire, two mounting holes.
If your's is the same model.

73
Jeff

 

[AudioShockwav]

 

[brandon7861]

Might want to double check the part number. The KSD301-X comes in multiple flavors. Normally open and normally closed. Amazon sells both. I would sure think that device would use a normally closed switch that opens when too hot.

I could be wrong, just double check what it needs. Seems there are more normally open switches available. Now sure how that thing is wired though.

 

[AudioShockwav]

Might want to double check the part number

Agree, it's likely a generic switch that can be had from Amazon.

73
Jeff

 

[Naysayer]

Mystery solved over Normally Closed vs Normally Open.

The Part marking convention is denoted by whether the terminals are Bent/Straight and by the color of the insulator: Bent foot w/ white insulator is Normally Open.
Straight foot w/ black insulator Normally Closed.

My problem was that the part # was worn away.