"Homer J Simpson" wrote in message
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"badgerboy" wrote in message
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The numbers written on it are 115C, 250V, 1A. Its about the size of a
small resistor used for PCB's.

US or UK? Radio Shack used to sell them.


Sounds like a 115 degree C thermal fuse, with a max carrying capacity of 1
amp. There's not usually any issues with replacing them, but you should make
sure that the motor is running correctly and unrestricted. The current and
operating temperature of a partially impeded motor, can go up substantially
from the norm. If you don't want to risk wasting your new thermal fuse,
temporarily wire in a 'standard' T1A fuse, and just check that all is well
first.

Arfa