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thermostatic switch

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thermostatic switch [¦thər·mə¦stad·ik ′swich]
(electricity)
A temperature-operated switch that receives its operating energy by thermal conduction or convection from the device being controlled or operated.

thermostatic switch
A type of switch installed inside security cabinets, vaults, etc. If the temperature within the cabinet or vault rises significantly above its normal value, the thermostatic switch closes, thereby activating an alarm.


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Some radiator cooling fans are controlled with the help of engine computer while others work on the basis of a thermostatic switch.
Some radiator cooling fans are specially designed to work on the basis of a thermostatic switch.
The thermostatic switch would be more cost effective since you have greater control over the temperature.
 
 
 
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