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   From: g8kbv@nospam.uko2.co.uk   
      
   In article , frdfrkl@yahoo.com says...   
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   > Coffee-maker style thermal fuse,   
   >   
   > http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062259   
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   > I just install this somewhere in a project's chassis, connect it   
   > to line in, and the fuse opens whenever the temperature inside the   
   > chassis exceeds 262.4F?  Reliability?   
      
   That's a bit hot for a "system chassis" protection!   
      
   That part is normaly used for transformer protection (burried in the   
   windings somewhere) or for heater type things proteciton (washer/dryer   
   heater over-temp protection, or as you say, coffee maker machines.)   
      
   It's a one time thing too, once it opens, it stays open.   
      
   Dave B.   
      
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